You did all the right things. You wore a hat. You slathered sunscreen. You avoided the hottest part of the day. But you still ended up with some unwelcome mementos of summer—age spots, irregular pigmentation, patchiness, hyperpigmentation. UV exposure is...
What causes dark spots? What is hyperpigmentation? How can I get rid of dark spots? What are the best brightening ingredients? Your pigment problems solved.
Melanin is the 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. The excess pigment production is part of a reactive chain of...
Breakouts and melasma are common problems during pregnancy. Both are the products of hormones that go into overdrive as your body is in full baby production mode. Androgens, the hormones responsible for oil production, are stimulated by testosterone. The increased...
Spring is officially here and you know what that means. Sleeveless days are just around the corner. After this long, cold, wet winter, you’re so ready to trade your parka for sundresses and strappy camis you can already feel the...
Vitamin C is unstable, meaning it oxidizes when exposed to light. Rather than add preservatives to extend the shelf life (which would reduce potency), we package Pure C + E in a brown bottle to protect against oxidation, and use...
Radiance. Glow. Clarity. Even tone.These are all outcomes often associated with products described as brightening. But what does “brightening” actually mean—and how do these products work? In cosmetic skincare, brightening refers to improving the appearance of uneven tone and dullness...
Acids are powerhouse ingredients essential for healthy, glowing skin. Their exfoliating activity triggers the epidermis into remodel mode, reducing the appearance of fine lines, smoothing texture, and clearing away dull, dead cells to reveal a fresher, brighter appearance. While all...
There’s no quick fix for fading dark spots or excess pigmentation, but a peel will definitely give your results a rapid-fire boost. A medium-depth peel will bring the most dramatic effects, but it comes with some recovery time. For instant...
When you think about skin aging, you may think it’s all about the clock. But what if we told you there’s something greater than time and genetics at play? Would you be surprised to learn that UV exposure is a...
You’ve been faithfully sticking to your brightening regimen, and yet, the excess pigment you’re targeting appears to be getting darker rather than lighter. Don’t panic. It’s a natural phenomenon of the brightening process. We’ll explain. There are more triggers for...
"My skin always looked dull and gray with hyperpigmentation, melasma, texture concerns, milia, and hormonal breakouts. I started using Vivant when I was 30, and now I'm 42. I owe the quality of my skin to my Vivant regimen." Maile John splits...
