Protect your skin from UV damage Melanin is skin’s natural shield designed to protect cells from damage and UV is its prime trigger. The more UV exposure skin receives, the more melanin it produces. Over time, melanin may concentrate into...
You’re probably already participating in skincare’s latest trend: multi-moisturizing. You’ve just never thought of it in those terms. Do you use an eye cream plus a moisturizer? If you said yes, you’re multi-moisturizing. Let’s look closer at the whys...
As things begin to open up a bit and some of us venture back out into the world, there is a lot of uncertainty about exactly how things will go, but one thing we know for sure: masks are the...
We get questions—lots of them. Many of you are seeking answers to the same issues, so for the benefit of the whole skincare curious community, we’ve collected some recent and recurring questions here. Table of contents Will over-flaking cause breakouts?...
Just because you can’t get to the spa or to see your esthetician, doesn’t mean you can’t add a little drama to your skincare routine. Here’s your recipe for a super simple at-home mini-facial to give your glow a serious...
Now is a good time to be doing everything you can to support your immune system. First and foremost, a strong immunity will help protect your health. As a bonus, it’s good for your skin. Getting good sleep,...
Right now, things are unusual, to say the least. We hope you’re staying well and heeding the CDC advice to curtail all non-essential outings. While none of this is easy, if you’re able to work from home and you’re...
Humans spend an astounding amount of time, money, and energy removing hair from the various places nature intended it. Waxing is one of the more preferred and effective removal routes, but it comes with some issues of its own....
Lips are delicate. Life is harsh. Fortunately, it doesn’t take more than a few simple tricks to keep lips looking plump, hydrated, and youthful. Show your lips some love with these all-important tips for keeping in the pink. Table of...
Table of contents A peel pad is not a peel The best ones are textured. Formulation makes the difference. Vivant Recommends Suddenly, every skin care brand is pushing peel pads as the latest development in skin care. But before you...
We get a lot of questions about how to choose a foundation that’s good for skin. Should it have sunscreen in it? What ingredients should be avoided? Will it cause breakouts? We have a lot of thoughts on the...
It’s common knowledge that consuming high amounts of sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, or refined carbs is bad for you. It can lead to insulin resistance, diabetes, and obesity. But what might be less commonly known is that high-sugar diets...
