Category Archives: Skin Care

Skin Care covers the broader conversations shaping your daily routine. From cleansing and exfoliation to hydration, firming, and brightening, these posts connect skin concerns with practical solutions. We often frame discussions around the functional approach of Prepare, Prevent, Correct, and Enhance. Whether you’re addressing dryness, uneven tone, or early signs of aging, this category brings together education and application so you can build a routine that fits your life.

Saving bunnies with cruelty free skin care since our founding

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Webinar by Reviva Labs recorded April 13, 2022 – What do all those symbols mean? And what exactly is cruelty free? Learn how Reviva has always worked to make life better for our furry friends. Reviva Labs has been committed to using cruelty-free ingredients and methods since our founding in 1973. We’ve always believed that […]

How does environmental pollution affect your skin?

Factory smokestacks at night

Our skin is our body’s largest organ. Its sole purpose is to keep bad things out and good things inside. It’s a barrier between our inner selves and the outside world. And while our skin has evolved over the millennia to be very good, today’s world is rife with new types of pollution that the […]

Why great skin isn’t about luck – it takes consistency

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Webinar by Reviva Labs recorded March 16, 2022 – Healthy looking, glowing skin doesn’t require the luck of the Irish. You simply need to commit to some common skin care basics. LaShada helps you learn the ins and outs of Prepare, Prevent, Correct, Enhance for a radiant complexion all year long. From the beginning, our […]

What is Bakuchiol?

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Bakuchiol is a potent natural ingredient sourced from the seeds of a popular herb, commonly known as babchi.  Used in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for centuries thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, bakuchiol has recently been ‘discovered’ again as an effective ingredient in facial care products. Bakuchiol’s superpower is its ability to do […]

Unlocking the Secrets of Adipofill’in in Skincare

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In the dynamic realm of skincare, innovation drives the quest for the perfect complexion. Amidst a plethora of ingredients promising rejuvenation and transformation, one compound has emerged as particularly noteworthy: Adipofill’in. This ingredient encapsulates the cutting-edge of cosmetic science, offering a unique approach to skin health and beauty. This blog post aims to shed light […]

How to get a glowing complexion for date night or any night!

Date night cheers toasting

Webinar by Reviva Labs recorded February 16, 2022 – Everyone needs a skin care pick-me up from time to time. For date nights, big events, or simply to look and feel you best. LaShada gives you some quick tips to look your best – at night and every day. It’s date night, and of course […]

Solutions for Oily Skin

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Let’s face it, having oily skin can be challenging.  It can be a daily battle trying to control the constant shine, and to deal with enlarged pores, blackheads, whiteheads, pimples and the greasy texture.  And, as if all that wasn’t hard enough, blemishes can trigger inflammation which causes redness and dark spots.  Yikes! The good […]

How to Combat Dry Skin

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The winter months can be hard on the skin. Between the cold, dry air outside and the forced heated air inside, skin can easily become dry, red, and itchy.  While some people are born with dry skin, other people will become more dry during the winter due to the lack of moisture and humidity in […]

A guide to slugging naturally without using petrolatum or Vaseline

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Keeping your skin hydrated is one of the simplest and most important basics of skin care. This is especially true for those of us who live and work in the Northeast during winter (Reviva Labs is in southern New Jersey). But dehydrated skin can appear anywhere and anytime for a myriad of reasons. Enter the […]

Skin care gift ideas and suggestions for each zodiac sign!

Zodiac signs revolve around the moon in space, astrology and horoscope

The 12 zodiac signs are all characterized by humanities’ strengths and weakness as influenced by the heavens. The zodiac is organized into four elemental signs: Air, Fire, Water, and Earth. Astrology describes a person’s general character traits and personality based on the influence of the planets, the sun, and the moon at the time of […]

Skin barrier repair

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Our skin’s uppermost layer, the stratum corneum, is our skin’s external barrier. It goes by many names: skin barrier, moisture barrier, acid mantle, lipid barrier, etc.  Regardless of its descriptor, its function is consistent – to keep good things in and bad things out. When your skin’s barrier is damaged, or its normal functioning is […]

Starting preventative skin care earlier means less to do when you’re older

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We receive a lot of questions regarding Reviva’s skin care products and from those seeking skin care guidance in general. But we’ve noticed an increase in a particular question: “at what age should I start a skin care routine?” As soon as possible is our answer. That is, when you start a simple skin care […]

Skin Care for the Ages: The 20’s

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By the time most of us reach our 20’s, our skin has calmed down from the tumultuous, and uncertain hormonal teen years. While acne may still make an unwelcome appearance from time to time, skin is typically healthy looking, even toned and, it may even glow.  One of the best ways to maintain and support […]

Skintellectuals demand results not novelty

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We’re lucky to be living during the ascendence of the golden age of skin care. Research is delivering new, potent ingredients seemingly every day. And consumers have a wealth of educational and informational apps and websites at their fingertips. This has given rise to the so called “skintellectuals” which we’ve always identified as savvy consumers. […]

The Reviva Labs Difference

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Every so often, as we dig through old files, or clean out a filing cabinet, we uncover delightful finds from the past. As we approach our 50th year in business, it’s nice to look back, and to discover letters and emails written by Stephen and others. This post is Stephen writing about Reviva’s unique difference […]

Animal Testing is banned in New Jersey

NJ ends animal testing for cosmetics

Reviva was founded in and remains located in New Jersey. We like our state – but today we’re very proud of New Jersey too. NJ Governor Phil Murphy signed a new law, going into effect March 1, 2022, that extends the existing ban on animal testing regarding cosmetics. Cosmetics manufactured in New Jersey were already […]

Should you change your skin care with the seasons?

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The quick answer is yes, most likely. Why? Well, while skin is a barrier it is also permeable. And so as the weather gets colder and air becomes dryer, the body’s moisture is naturally lost to the surrounding environment. This moisture loss is exacerbated by the dry, forced air heating systems common in multi-season regions […]

Why the recent hype about hyper-pigmentation?

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Hyper-pigmentation isn’t a new concern, but it does seem to appear at the top of “must read” lists and it’s featured in skin care articles more frequently today. Maybe the increased concern has been caused by the growing focus on skin radiance in social media; or maybe it’s due to an increase in post-inflammation hyper-pigmentation […]

Mexico has become the first country in North America to ban animal testing for cosmetics, according to Plant Based News – as reported by Cosmetics & Toiletries

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Reviva Labs has long been opposed to animal testing. We’re very proud that we have never tested on animals and that we’re passionate about working with like-minded suppliers. More importantly, we have supported industry efforts to change the hearts and minds of the U.S. and countries around the world. Cosmetics & Toiletries reported that Mexico […]

Hilary had trouble narrowing things to only a few favorites!

Hilary and her cat magic

I truly love ALL the products here at Reviva Labs but after much deliberation I have been able to narrow them down to a handful of my favorites. I was first introduced to the light skin peel mild exfoliant in the early 2000s, the gentle but effective exfoliation is still the best I have used […]