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...
A lot of people are confused about which is better for keeping skin bright and youthful, glycolic acid or retinoids? Why choose? Both have excellent age-decelerating benefits that combine to form a perfect synergy. Table of contents Glycolic Acid or...
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...
Cleopatra. The wives of Roman Emperors Claudius I and Nero. Napoleon’s sister. King François I of France. Elizabeth of Bavaria. England’s Queen Elizabeth I. All big fans of the milk bath in their day. This extravagance wasn’t simply an attempt...
Retinoids are vitamin A molecules renowned for their skin benefits, including treating acne, reducing scarring, promoting a more even tone, and regenerating youthful texture. No skincare ingredient is more researched or revered than vitamin A (retinoids). But are you getting...
Rosacea affects more than 14 million people, flaring up with irritating redness and bumps for weeks or months at a time. But despite decades of research, the root cause of rosacea remains difficult to pin down. While there are plenty...
Since the body is 65% water, it seems like skin would be covered in terms of moisture. But a variety of factors—dry air, chemicals, harsh products, UV, age—cause the skin to lose water daily, making a hydrator essential for most...
Skincare products have their star players, the tried and true like retinol, peptides, AHAs, and vitamin C. But alongside those key actives, there are a host of lesser-known players that are deserving of your attention. Some are headliners, others supporting...
If you’re just discovering mandelic acid and wondering how to incorporate this multi-tasking ingredient into your regimen, a toner with mandelic acid is a perfect place to start. Few ingredients are as versatile or tick as many boxes as mandelic...
You might think of peptides as a luxury skincare ingredient, but these essential cell-signaling agents are at the core of cellular health. As the bonds that link amino acids together into chains to form protein, peptides are the building blocks...
Table of contents Gently Resurfaces Clears and Prevents Breakouts Brightens Repairs Photodamaged Skin Who Should Use Mandelic Acid? Benefits of Mandelic Acid Recommended Products What do you do when you want potency, but you don’t want anything too aggressive? You...
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?...
