Benzoyl peroxide is a subject we know a bit about. Back in the 70s, Dr. James Fulton, the pioneering dermatologist and formulator whose innovative work forms the basis of the Vivant Skin Care line, created the stabilized version of...
Whiteheads? Blackheads? Inflamed, angry, clear-your-calendar-because-you’re-not- going-out-till-this-is-over cysts? Benzoyl peroxide is there for you. Whether alone or in combination with other medications, BP has been a mainstay of effective acne treatments for decades. How does the heavyweight champion of acne...
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...
Benzoyl peroxide is a triple threat against acne. It targets acne-causing bacteria, helps calm the redness of breakouts, and clears out the impactions behind everything from small whiteheads to inflamed pustules. It works efficiently, too; many people see their skin...
Anyone who’s ever had a pimple has likely used benzoyl peroxide. This Gold Standard is the most widely used acne treatment around the globe. But it wasn’t always that way. Without the intervention of Vivant formulator Dr. James Fulton, everyone’s...
Makeup is supposed to enhance your appearance, but are your favorite cosmetic colors, concealers and creams actually creating more problems for your skin? Many are loaded up with ingredients that clog pores, irritate skin and lead to breakouts. It’s time...
Ingredients that target signs of aging, skin texture, or hyperpigmentation need to get past the top layers of the epidermis to have any effect on the skin. But there are a few things that regularly get in the way. What...
Skincare is so full of buzzy ingredients, it can be easy to overlook the more humble molecules. Glycerin, for instance, while not the sexiest of skincare ingredients, has been doing some heavy lifting in many of your most-used products for...
You’re getting married! Congrats! That’s so exciting. There’s so much to do. Venue selection. Guest list. Music. Cake. (Let’s just linger on cake awhile.) The perfect dress. While you’re making all those plans, don’t forget to plan for gorgeous, glowing...
