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...
Table of contents Benefits of Vitamin C Benefits of Using Vitamin C on Skin Recommended Vitamin C Serum Benefits of Vitamin C Vitamin C is a powerful photo-protective agent that guards against damaging UV rays. It’s also essential to the...
Table of contents How Brightening Ingredients Work Supporting Even-Looking Tone Surface Renewal Through Exfoliation A Dual-Action Approach Key Brightening Ingredients to Look for Vivant Products for Brighter-Looking, Even Tone How Long Does It Take to See Visible Results? Radiance. Glow....
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...
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...
Table of contents Can Treatment Make Dark Spots Temporarily Darker? The Essential Skin Brightening Ingredient: Mandelic Acid "Best Combination to Actually Fade Dark Marks" Mandelic Acid and Dark Spots FAQs You’ve been faithfully sticking to your brightening regimen, and yet,...
"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...
You likely know the basic rules for protecting your skin from damage that can lead to dark spots, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Limit sun exposure. Wear sun screen. Don't pick at blemishes. Avoid irritating or damaging your skin. But despite...
