Tag Archives: skin barrier

Clean Beauty, Reviva Labs, Skin Care

Why Your Skin Looks Worse When You Have a Cold

Posted on by Nancy Reimer
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08
Dec

A cold can make even the most dedicated skincare fan feel like their routine suddenly stopped working. You wake up congested, tired, and frustrated, and then the mirror adds another layer of irritation. Your face looks dull. Your nose flakes. Your under-eyes sag as if you didn’t sleep for days. It feels unfair, especially when […]

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Ingredients, Natural, Reviva Labs, Skin Care

Repair Your Skin Barrier with This 3-Step Routine

Posted on by Kate Sanders
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27
Sep

Every day, your skin barrier is tested. Pollution, sun exposure, cold air, hot showers, even stress – each one chips away at that protective shield. Dermatologists often describe the barrier as a brick wall where skin cells are the bricks and lipids are the mortar. When that wall breaks down, it shows up as redness, […]

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Clean Beauty, Ingredients, Reviva Labs, Skin Care

What Your Skin Barrier Is Really Made of and How Each Part Can Go Off Track

Posted on by Elaine Levins
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24
Sep

Most people are surprised to hear that the average skin surface pH sits close to 4.7, not the neat and tidy 5.5 that gets tossed around in casual skincare chats. That small shift matters because the acid mantle sets the pace for enzymes that glue or release dead cells, shapes which microbes thrive on your […]

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Clean Beauty, Reviva Labs, Skin Care

Five Common Signs Your Skin Barrier Is Damaged

Posted on by Kate Sanders
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22
Sep

The skin barrier is your quiet bodyguard. It works every minute to keep water in, keep irritants out, and keep your complexion calm. When that guard gets tired, your face starts sending signals that feel confusing at first. Some mornings there is sudden tightness after washing. On other days a trusted serum prickles on contact. […]

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Ingredients, Reviva Labs, Skin Care

Your Skin Barrier is Begging for These Ingredients – You Didn’t Even Know It

Posted on by Kate Sanders
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21
Sep

The skin barrier is one of the body’s most important defenses against environmental aggressors like pollutants, UV rays, and harmful bacteria. But maintaining a strong, healthy skin barrier is a continuous challenge, especially in a world filled with climate stressors, allergens, and ever-changing skincare trends. Fortunately, there are key ingredients in skincare products that can […]

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Clean Beauty, Skin Care

Rewild Your Routine: Why Occasional “Product Fasts” Reset Skin Homeostasis

Posted on by Kate Sanders
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05
Jun

The modern skincare routine can feel like a ritual of control. Morning and night, we apply layer after layer of ingredients, all with the goal of making skin behave a certain way – brighter, smoother, firmer, calmer. The idea that more products equal better results is deeply ingrained. Yet some dermatologists, formulators, and even seasoned […]

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Clean Beauty, Reviva Labs, Skin Care

Corneotherapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Prevent Premature Skin Aging

Posted on by Elaine Levins
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18
Jan

The quest for youthful, vibrant skin is as old as time. In this pursuit, we often come across various skincare trends and treatments. Among these, corneotherapy has emerged as a groundbreaking approach, gaining popularity for its effectiveness in preventing premature skin aging. This science-backed strategy focuses on the health of the skin’s barrier and offers […]

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Reviva Labs, Skin Care

The Essential Guide to Skin Barrier Health

Posted on by William Levins
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02
Jan

The skin, our body’s largest organ, serves as a critical shield against environmental aggressors. At the forefront of this defense is the skin barrier, a complex structure that demands our utmost attention and care. Understanding the dynamics of skin barrier health is pivotal for maintaining not only a radiant complexion but also for overall well-being. […]

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Clean Beauty, Ingredients, Skin Care

Skin barrier repair

Posted on by Kate Sanders
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16
Jan

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 […]

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