Ingredients

An inside look at the science, purpose, and benefits behind the actives that power your skincare routine.

What are the best ingredients for the skin barrier
Skin Barrier-Loving Ingredients for Healthy Skin
The skin barrier is your body’s first line of defense, protecting you from irritants, allergens, pollutants, and moisture loss. It’s made up of a lipid matrix— cholesterol, fatty acids, and ceramides —that holds skin cells together and keeps the good...
Your Expert Guide to Exfoliation
Your Expert Guide to Exfoliation
An AHA, a BHA, and a facial scrub walk into a bar. The bartender says, “Thank God you’re here. It’s a rough crowd tonight.” If you got the joke, congratulations, you know what exfoliators are, and your skin is benefitting...
Mandelic Acid Skincare tips
The Mandelic Acid Benefit: Skin Care Tips for Cell Renewal
Table of content Pro Skin Care Tip for Exfoliation Skin Care Tip for Dry Skin Skin Care Tip for Optimal Radiance Mandelic Acid FAQ and Benefits Did you know? Top Mandelic Cleanser and Toner Everyone is looking for the best...
Ingredient Tour: Daily Repair Pads
Ingredient Tour: Daily Repair Pads
Daily Repair Pads are one of our bestselling products for good reason. What makes this such a must-have? A powerhouse formulation that ticks boxes not found on the typical toner resume (fading dark spots, anyone?). It’s a synergistic blend of...
Mandelic Acid: The Magic Ingredient for Everything from Acne to Delicate Skin
Mandelic Acid: The Magic Ingredient for Everything from Acne to Delicate Skin
Mandelic acid is a gentle, multitasking AHA that brightens, smooths, and clears even the most sensitive types. Table of contents Mandelic Acid: The Gentle Exfoliating AHA for Acne, Dark Spots, and Sensitive Skin What Is Mandelic Acid? Is Mandelic Acid...
Vivant Skin Care's Vitamin A serums
What’s the Difference Between Retinoids, Retin-A®, and Retinol?
No ingredient has had a bigger impact on skincare than retinoids, and perhaps none has created more confusion. Retin-A®. Retinoids. Retinol. Are they all the same thing? Are they different? Why so many names? It all begins with Vitamin A,...
Woman wearing a button-down shirt, taking a bath
5 Questions About Lactic Acid Answered
There’s almost no formula that can’t be improved with a bit of lactic acid. In everything from cleansers, to toners, to serums, and retexturing body lotions, this gentle superstar alpha-hydroxy acid ranks high on benefit with none of the problems...