This is the heart of the brand. The Reviva Labs category shares our story, milestones, and mission to create skincare that functionally improves lives. From a refrigerator full of early formulas in 1973 to a growing national presence today, the journey has always centered on results, integrity, and affordability. Here, you’ll find updates, behind-the-scenes insights, and the values that guide every decision we make.
Skin care can be as simple or as complex as you’d like it to be. There are day creams, night creams, toners, cleansers, serums. Masks, exfoliants; you name it, there’s a skin care category for it. But as someone who works in the industry – and who also happens to be a skin care afficionado […]
BHA stands for ‘Beta Hydroxy Acid’, which is one of the most common ingredients in skincare products, especially for those prone to oily or acne prone skin. BHA (e.g., salicylic acid and beta hydroxybutyrate) are used because they’re less irritating than Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs). The most common BHAs is salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is […]
The world of skincare has drastically evolved in recent years, but some techniques remain tried and true. One of our favorite methods for maintaining smooth skin is exfoliation. Although this term has exploded in recent years, Reviva’s founder Stephen Strassler actually introduced this technique to America in 1973. As new skin cells form, old cells […]
This is the first post in our “How Do I Use…” Series – and was the inspiration for the series overall. While I’d tried/used our Sea Salt Cleansing Gel during its development and testing phase – and I liked it a lot – there was a fair amount of time between the development phase and […]
When we think skin care, we typically envision women. Men are simply not expected to be mindful of their skin and most don’t consider skin care important. In fact, in a 2020 survey, it was discovered that 33% of men don’t wash their face every day. And 63% of men do not regularly use a […]
Webinar by Reviva Labs recorded June 15, 2022 – It’s a new season, which makes it a perfect time to adjust your routine and to boost the vitality of your skin. Discover tips for choosing the right eye product, or helping with seasonal allergies and any resulting skin changes. After months of gray, cold weather, […]
We’re starting a new “thing” here at Reviva Labs with our “How Do I Use?” series. We get so many questions from our current customers and potential customers asking how certain products can be used, when they should be used, etc – so we decided to give a little more insight into each product, including […]
Every season, we’re forced to update our skincare routines to account for changes in weather. In winter, we often suffer from dehydrated skin, flaky patches, and tightness. In spring, our eyes suffer from puffiness and dark circles, and exposure to the sun leads us to sunburnt, irritated skin. Of course, skincare struggles vary season to […]
I was first introduced to Reviva Labs in 2004. At the time, my company was providing marketing and graphic design services, and we dealt directly with Reviva’s founder, Stephen Strassler. Every time someone from our office would meet with Stephen, he’d send products back for me to try. And once I started using Reviva Labs […]
Founded in 1973 Reviva Labs still managed to grow and thrive during the difficult stagflation years from 1974 to 1982. As a 49-year-old family business that’s weathered many challenges, Reviva takes pride in continuing to offer affordable, effective natural skin care. Reviva is refusing to raise consumer pricing; refuses to shrink the product size; and […]
Living in LA county, where youth and beauty reign supreme, finding the best skin care is easy if you know where to look. For over 49 years, Reviva Labs has been addressing skin care concerns with the most efficacious formulas available. As an employee, and one of our loyal customers, I have come to expect […]
Yes, this is a bit of a silly exercise since skin care would be the least of your worries if you were a castaway. But we like to amuse ourselves in the office and so we took a quick poll. The quiz was simple, what four Reviva products would you want if shipwrecked? There was […]
Skin goes through some major changes during your 40s. It’s the decade when the signs of aging really become apparent. There’s a reason for that. Skin’s major building blocks, collagen and elastin, have decreased production causing a noticeable loss of firmness to the skin. The lines around the mouth and eyes are more pronounced. Past […]
Reviva Labs’ Eye Complex Firming Crème has been recognized again as a top eye cream in 2022 by Organic Spa Magazine. This simple yet potent eye cream helps to hydrate, nourish, and firm and tone the eye area as various botanical extracts help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in the delicate eye […]
Skin care products need to be preserved to keep them safe for use while sitting on the shelf before being sold and during use afterwards. You can read more about this in our other blog “Preservatives in cosmetics why do we need them?” In the not-too-distant past, parabens were the preservative of choice, for most […]
Webinar by Reviva Labs recorded May 18, 2022 – After nearly five decades in business, we’re proud to be supplying skin care to several generations – sometimes in the same family. LaShada will help you learn how Reviva’s skin care can help you look your best at any age and how you can adjust as […]
Let’s be honest, once you hit your thirties, your skin just doesn’t look the same anymore. This is the decade when the first signs of aging start to appear, seemingly overnight. Whether its fine lines around the eyes or dull and uneven skin tone, skin in your thirties has definitely changed. Some of these changes […]
There are many factors that help skin appear firmer or reduce skin slackening. But before we examine what can alleviate sagging skin, we must understand what provides structure to the skin. The two most relevant skin elements are collagen and elastin. Elastin provides skin’s springiness – its elasticity. While collagen forms the scaffolding for your […]
Azelaic acid occurs naturally in various grains (e.g., barley, wheat, rye, etc.) but it also occurs naturally on the skin, produced by yeast living on your epidermis. It’s known for having both anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This makes it the perfect addition to skin care intended to treat rosacea, eczema, and acne too. Azelaic acid […]
Although Earth Day is great way to encourage being environmentally friendly, protecting our planet should not be limited to one day a year. At Reviva, we want everyone to reduce, reuse, and recycle every day! To get you in the tree-hugging spirit, we created a TikTok that features simple ways to reuse our packaging in […]
