Tag Archives: brightening

How Does Alpha Arbutin Affect Skin Brightening?

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As a skin care company, we’re often asked about the effectiveness of various skin brightening ingredients. One ingredient that’s been popular recently is Alpha Arbutin. Alpha Arbutin is a natural and safe ingredient that’s been used for years in skin care products for its skin brightening properties. So, let’s take a closer look at Alpha […]

Tranexamic acid goes mainstream according to Skin Inc Magazine

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A recent article by Skin Inc “The Rising Trend of Tranexamic Acid in Skin Care” is music to Reviva’s ears, since we debuted our Multi-Factor Brightening Crème in September of 2021. The article references several studies, regarding tranexamic acid, a synthetic derivative of the amino acid lysine, and how it can help improve discolored skin […]

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 […]

Win It Wednesday – July 29 2020

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Enter to win a FREE Reviva Labs Dark Spot Brightening Serum (value $20.90). One winner will be selected randomly at the end of the contest. Enter below or if you’re having trouble – visit https://gleam.io/UXIru/win-it-wednesday-july-29-2020 Win It Wednesday – July 29 2020

Kojic Acid for skin brightening

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Kojic Acid is generally derived from one of several species of fungi (e.g., Aspergillus oryzae), or can be a by-product in the fermentation of malting rice. In lower concentrations Kojic Acid is generally considered safe when applied topically. This natural brightening ingredient is often substituted in place of hydroquinone. Some individuals can have a sensitivity, […]