Be gentle on your skin – no matter your skin type

Regardless of your skin type, dermatologists and other skin care experts agree that one of [...]

Peptides and Their Anti-Aging Skincare Benefits

When it comes to skin care – especially anti-aging skin care – it all comes [...]

Vitamin C: Skin Care Superstar

Most of us have heard about getting lots of Vitamin C in our diets to [...]

Rosewater’s Many Skin Benefits

Rose water is a pretty simple ingredient; after all, it is simply rose petals distilled [...]

Do skincare products expire?

Yes! Though it can be difficult to throw away your partially full bottles of your [...]

Is your skin sensitive?

Many people claim to have sensitive skin – usually because they notice dryness or redness, [...]

How to correctly layer your skin care products

At Reviva Labs, we’ve been long-time proponents of layering skin care products. You’ll often find [...]

Free Radical Damage and How to Fight it

One of the biggest concerns when it comes to skin care is fighting free radical [...]

Why you should make toner a part of your skin care regimen

A commonly-ignored step in many skin care routines, toners are for use after cleansers to [...]

Do it yourself… just don’t do it with these ingredients!

Do-it-yourself (DIY) skin care has really become popular, especially with the rise of social media [...]

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 [...]

Why does a natural products ingredient list read like a chemistry 101 text book?

Beginning way back in the 1970s the cosmetic industry began to “self regulate” itself, via [...]

From the Desk of Stephen Strassler – Oct 14, 2016

This is an old memo, by Stephen Strassler, recently discovered that outlines his thoughts and [...]

What happens when you don’t wash your face before going to sleep?

This is a question we hear a lot. While most people agree it’s a good [...]

What makes the combination of Alpha Lipoic Acid, Vitamin C Ester, and DMAE so special?

Wrinkles and other signs of aging skin are the result of multiple factors. From the [...]

Treat bruised skin with topical Vitamin K

Bruises happen. Whether you’re clumsy or extremely active, or recently had surgery, you’re almost definitely [...]

Moisturizing is one of the most important things you can do for your skin

Our bodies need moisture to function. Every organ and system within the body requires hydration [...]

Tips for taking care of the delicate eye area

It’s been said that “the eyes are the window to the soul.” Unfortunately, the eyes [...]

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are crucial for healthy skin

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) are a type of polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), and play a [...]

Quality skin care doesn’t have to break the bank

It’s fun to go through beauty stores and visit department store cosmetic counters to check [...]