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Antioxidants vs Free Radicals – how to stay on the helpful side of chemistry without losing your mind

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You face free radicals every single day, even before your first cup of coffee. Sunlight, air pollution, regular metabolism, and that workout you promised yourself you would not skip all create tiny troublemakers in your skin called reactive oxygen species. You cannot see them, but you can absolutely feel the results over time when your […]

What Antioxidants Really Do for Older and Aging Skin

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Time leaves fingerprints on every face, but not all of them have to be permanent. Years of sunshine, city air, stress, and simple biology push skin toward dryness, dullness, and fine lines. Scientists have measured how ultraviolet light alone drives a huge share of visible change on our faces over time, which is why protection […]

What Antioxidants Actually Do on Skin

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One number changed the way I plan skincare for clients and for myself. About eighty percent of the changes most people call aging on the face trace back to sunlight over years rather than birthdays alone. That single fact reframes daily care as prevention as much as pampering. It also explains why antioxidants are not […]

Why You Start Noticing Skin Aging in Your Mid to Late Twenties

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The first fine line often comes as a surprise. One day you catch your reflection in a bathroom mirror or a candid photo and realize something subtle has shifted. Skin that once seemed invincible now shows early hints of fine creases around the eyes or faint changes in tone and texture. For many, this moment […]

The Role of Antioxidants in Skin Health

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The mirror never lies, yet it can hide the gradual march of oxidative stress until one morning the evidence appears in full relief. Lines seem deeper, color less vibrant, and the surface that once bounced back with effortless resilience now feels a touch slack. Dermatologists point to a sober figure: ultraviolet radiation is estimated to […]

Amla for Skin: How Emblica Offers Powerful Protection and Radiance

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The beauty world doesn’t often agree on a single miracle ingredient, but when it comes to Phyllanthus emblica – more popularly known as Indian gooseberry or Amla – science and tradition stand on common ground. Revered in Ayurveda for over 5,000 years, Amla has recently carved out a niche in modern skincare for good reason. […]

The Best Antioxidants in Skincare: What to Look for and Why They Matter

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Aging, pollution, UV rays—our skin has to battle a lot every day just to stay healthy and protected. But the biggest challenge it faces are the free radicals that are triggered by all that environmental exposure. Free radicals are unstable molecules that damage our cells and if left unchecked, cause lines, wrinkles and hyper pigmentation […]

How Vitamin C Transforms Your Skin

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The buzz around vitamin C isn’t just hype—it’s supported by decades of dermatological research and proven clinical results. As one of the most celebrated ingredients in skincare, vitamin C does more than just brighten. It helps revive tired skin, reduce visible signs of damage, and lay the groundwork for a smoother, firmer, more even-toned complexion. […]

Are Flavonoids Good for Your Skin?

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When it comes to skin care, the quest for ingredients that promise a radiant, youthful complexion seems endless. Amidst this search, flavonoids, a group of naturally occurring compounds found abundantly in plants, have emerged as a beacon of hope. These compounds, renowned for their potent antioxidant properties, offer a multitude of benefits not just for […]

The Impact of Smoking on Your Skin and How to Reverse It

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Smoking is a habit that can have detrimental effects on various aspects of your health, including your skin. It exposes your skin to harmful chemicals, causing an array of skin issues ranging from premature aging to uneven skin tones. But the good news is, quitting smoking can help your skin recover and even improve its […]

How to Choose the Right Antioxidant for Your Skin

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Our skin is the body’s largest organ, and it’s also its most visible one. That’s why protecting and caring for it is so important. But our skin is exposed to many harsh elements every day: ultraviolet rays from the sun, pollution, and harsh weather can all take their toll on our complexions. Fortunately, there are […]

Focus on preventing rather than correcting skin damage with your skin care‍

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Everyone wants smooth, clear skin—as soon as possible. Today’s consumers are much more aware of the importance of skin care and more inclined to invest in a product that will give them the results they desire. Therefore, the market is now saturated with innovative anti-aging products. But how do you choose? It’s important to acknowledge […]

How does environmental pollution affect your skin?

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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 […]

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 […]

Collagen lays the foundation for healthy looking skin

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Collagen is the main structural protein comprising an enormous percentage of our bodies. It’s found in skin, tendons, ligaments, organs, bone, and more. Twenty-nine types of collagen have been identified, but collagen types one through five are the most abundant. And for our discussion, we’ll be concerned with type one which is found in the […]

Any time is a great time to start taking better care of your skin

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You might be the type of person who’s had a skin care regimen since you were a teenager. Or you might be the type of person who washes your face with soap and calls it a day. Either way, there is room for improvement in your skin care regimen – and as with any type […]

What are antioxidants? And why are they such an important part of a skin care routine?

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You’ve likely heard about antioxidants and how important they are when it comes to taking care of your health – especially when it comes to your skin. But despite knowing that we need antioxidants, many people don’t understand why they’re so important. Free radicals and how they occur If you’ve ever had a bicycle or […]

Rosewater’s Many Skin Benefits

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Rose water is a pretty simple ingredient; after all, it is simply rose petals distilled with steam. But this simple, beautifully-fragrant ingredient has a myriad of benefits for hair, skin, and overall well-being. Rosewater soothes and calms skin Rosewater’s anti-inflammatory properties help soothe redness and irritation; it can calm the irritation from eczema, dermatitis, and […]

What are you doing to your skin if you’re not wearing sunscreen every day?

What are you doing to your skin if you’re not wearing sunscreen every day?

You're probably sick of hearing about sunscreen. Anyone who knows anything about skin care will tell you that protecting your skin from the sun is one of the most important – if not THE most important thing you can do to keep your skin looking youthful and healthy. Why is sun protection so important? Tanned […]

Non-Technical Explanation of Free Radicals… and why Alpha Lipoic Acid is a super antioxidant

Alpha Lipoic Acid is a super antioxidant

By Stephen Strassler Free Radicals & Alpha Lipoic Acid We hear a lot about Antioxidants these days and there is no question it’s one of the most important categories in anti-aging skin care. The function of antioxidants, as you know, is to neutralize free radicals. But before we talk about a specific antioxidant like alpha […]