Tag Archives: skin care

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 […]

Start the New Year Right with the Essential Basics for Good Skin Care

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Webinar by Reviva Labs recorded January 12, 2022 – LaShada helps you learn how to quickly identify your skin type and what products may work best for you. Walk away with a few simple guidelines for helping your skin to look its best. Today, we’re going to Start the New Year Right with the Essential […]

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 […]

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 […]

Fall Skin Care – How you should adjust your routine – October 20 2021

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In case you missed it, here’s the video of our October webinar… How to prepare your skin for a new season. Wild temperature fluctuations and new behaviors can have an impact on your skin care health and routine. More hydration More skin barrier protection Keep with the SPF From brightening and firming to restoring and […]

How to keep your skin’s moisture barrier healthy – Sept 22 2021

How to keep your skin's moisture barrier healthy

In case you missed it, here’s the video of our September webinar… As the largest organ of the body, the skin has a big job – to protect you. Help your skin do its job and find out how to keep it healthy and resilient Moisture barrier protects skin, keeps it healthy EFAs, Omegas, Oils […]

Into the Laboratory Webinar August 18 2021

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In case you missed it, here’s the video of our August webinar… With 48+ years of experience creating innovative skincare products, we invite you to take a look behind the curtain to understand what’s involved in developing a new product From planning to testing to launch Identifying target issues Building a profile of beneficial ingredients […]

On the Road Again Webinar July 21, 2021

On The Road Again Reviva's July Webinar 2021

In case you missed it, here’s the video of our July webinar… Ready to travel again? What to pack for your skin to keep it looking it’s best. Travel sizes make it easier Take your staples and HGs SPF is a no brainer From brightening and firming to restoring and anti-aging – and everything in […]

A Brief History of Skincare – From Cleopatra to Reviva Labs – Webinar from May 19, 2021

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If you missed our webinar… From crushed beetles to lead laced facials – join us to hear about the evolution of skincare – Timeline of Beauty – where, what, how – What we still use today – Oils and clay masks– Where we are now – Cleanse, Hydrate, Protect From brightening and firming to restoring […]

Sabrina’s Favorite Reviva Labs Skin Care

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I only started using Reviva products a few months ago – just after being hired. Before that I never truly had a skincare routine – but I quickly started to catch on. Working in the design and marketing department it was crucial that I try all the products to familiarize myself with our brand. So, […]

What is clean beauty to Reviva Labs?

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From our very early years until today, Reviva Labs has been at the forefront of many clean beauty and safety movements. We’re constantly reviewing our product formulas and tinkering to make them better and cleaner. It’s a never-ending process but one we’re committed to. Times change and so does the science. Parabens were once used […]

The Future of Skincare – Innovative Ingredients – Webinar from Jan 20, 2021

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In case you missed it…. For nearly 50 years, Reviva Labs pioneered the use of advanced ingredients. Learn what the new year has in store for us – we think you’ll like it! Sea Buckthorn Shiitake Mushroom EFAs Omegas Bakuchiol From brightening and firming to restoring and anti-aging – and everything in between – Reviva […]

Why higher percentages of key ingredients isn’t always a good idea

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Within the skin care industry, there seems to be a marketing push to force feed us that more is better. Especially when it comes to “key ingredients” in today’s skin care. If it’s 10% or 20% or 40% percent of “x” then it must be better right? The typical answer is no, not really. More […]

Webinar: Preservatives in cosmetics – why do we need them – Nov 18, 2020

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If you missed it… Reviva Labs’ Webinar to understand why preservatives are necessary in today’s cosmetics and skin care. Learn which are acceptable and which to be cautious of and why. Preservatives – the good, the bad, the ugly From brightening and firming to restoring and anti-aging – and everything in between – Reviva has […]

Preservatives in cosmetics; why do we need them?

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It seems like a silly question, but we’re frequently asked why we use preservatives in our skin care and cosmetics. And the simple answer is… to preserve them. Nobody wants to open their skin care to find fuzzy mold or bacteria growing. Or worse, to use skin care that looks fine only to discover it […]

Frank’s favorites are a quick simple three to four product routine

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Until I joined the team at Reviva I wasn’t really a skin care person. I washed my face in the shower – yes, with bar soap – and maybe applied whatever moisturizer was nearby if my skin was dry. But when it came to understanding or appreciating skin care ingredients and formulas I was like […]

Reviva Labs’ Virtual Zoom Demo #1 – from July 29, 2020

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Hope you joined Reviva Labs for our inaugural Virtual Zoom Demo – from July 29th at 1pm ET – to try four of our products in the comfort of your own home. But if you missed out – here’s our recorded video of the event. You can still watch and follow along with Nancy and […]

Face masks, irritations, acne, and skin care

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COVID-19 has caused so many changes in our daily lives it’s hard to know where to start. But one of the most common questions our team has been receiving is: how can I help my skin’s irritation due to wearing a face mask all day? Face masks are a sensible and effective precaution to counter […]