Tag Archives: skin care

Best Skin Care for Your 40s

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Skin goes through some major changes during your 40s.  It’s the decade when the signs of aging really become apparent. There’s a reason for that.  Skin’s major building blocks, collagen and elastin, have decreased production causing a noticeable loss of firmness to the skin.  The lines around the mouth and eyes are more pronounced.  Past […]

How does skin change as we age?

Three generations of aging skin

Our skin comprises one-sixth of our overall body weight1 and is our largest organ. It is not merely a barrier between us and the environment. It is integral in regulating our body temperature, maintaining hydration, performing sensory functions, aiding circulation, and yes, it is a component of our external immune system. Keeping it healthy and […]

Why Reviva believes we can do better than phenoxyethanol

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Skin care products need to be preserved to keep them safe for use while sitting on the shelf before being sold and during use afterwards. You can read more about this in our other blog “Preservatives in cosmetics why do we need them?” In the not-too-distant past, parabens were the preservative of choice, for most […]

Reviva is perfect skin care for all generations: grandmom, mom, and you!

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Webinar by Reviva Labs recorded May 18, 2022 – After nearly five decades in business, we’re proud to be supplying skin care to several generations – sometimes in the same family. LaShada will help you learn how Reviva’s skin care can help you look your best at any age and how you can adjust as […]

The skin benefits of Azelaic Acid

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Azelaic acid occurs naturally in various grains (e.g., barley, wheat, rye, etc.) but it also occurs naturally on the skin, produced by yeast living on your epidermis. It’s known for having both anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. This makes it the perfect addition to skin care intended to treat rosacea, eczema, and acne too. Azelaic acid […]

What’s the difference between a serum, gel, cream, or lotion?

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Selecting the type of skin care product is a combination of personal preference and the results you’re looking to achieve. Broadly, skin care comes in only a few forms: serums, creams, gels, and lotions. Recently, balms or sticks, or oils have also risen in popularity. Ultimately the difference comes down to molecular density, viscosity, formulation […]

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 […]

Reviva Labs’ updated skin care philosophy

Various Reviva Skin Care Products

Reviva has always been known as a functional treatment brand. From our inception, Stephen Strassler and Judith Strassler sought out and developed products that addressed specific skin care concerns and problems. This sometimes led to very specific products designed to treat specific issues. But as Reviva grew and evolved, newer products began to broaden in […]

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 […]

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

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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 […]

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 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 […]