In recent years, the power duo of AHAs and retinoids has become a trend in skincare formulation. However, the origins of this innovative pairing can be traced to the pioneering work of Dr. Fulton. Following his extensive research with retinoic...
We talk a lot about retinoids, aka vitamin A, and not just because Dr. Fulton co-developed Retin-A®, and created and patented Vitamin A Propionate, the less irritating, non-prescription version of this game-changing ingredient. (Although those things are pretty amazing.)...
Table of contents Glycolic Acid or Retinoids? What is Glycolic Acid? What is Retinoid? Using Glycolic Acid and Retinoid Together Recommendation: Glycolic Acid or Retinoids? A lot of people are confused about which is better for keeping skin bright and...
In the hierarchy of retinoids, there is a lot of confusion about where each molecule ranks. Two, in particular, often get interchanged: retinyl palmitate (common in non-prescription skincare formulas) and retinyl propionate (the patented vitamin A in Vivant formulas). They...
Table of content Using the wrong type Starting too strong Mistaking acclimation for reaction Thinking you can’t pair vitamin A with acids Starting too late Vivant's Retinol (Vitamin A) Serums Retinoids are vitamin A molecules renowned for their skin benefits,...
When it comes to promoting healthy, youthful skin, nothing tops retinoid (vitamin A therapies). These high-performance cell regulators are like the master key for slowing the aging process. Every skincare brand has its own formulas, so what sets Vivant’s apart?...
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,...
Everyone has specific skin concerns and preferences when it comes to skin care. But to keep our skin healthy, glowing, and in a continual state of renewal, there are a few ingredients that every regimen needs. They are the ones...
It’s been awhile since we’ve done a post specifically about Vitamin A. Since it’s the bedrock of the Vivant line, we figured it was time for a refresher on this game-changer. Vitamin A is the crown jewel of...
Wade through the endless list of skin care super-ingredients, the must-haves, the top trenders, and you will ultimately find your way back to the one absolute, indispensable player: vitamin A, aka retinoid. Why? Because nothing is more effective for targeting...
