Ingredients

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

Get to Know Skin Care’s Best Supporting Players
Get to Know Skin Care’s Best Supporting Players
  In every formulation, there are the stars and the supporting players. The stars may get all the attention, but they couldn’t do what they do without the rest of the cast. We thought it would be interesting to take...
What is Mandelic Acid
5 Questions About Mandelic Acid Answered
In this blog we answer the top 5 questions about Mandelic Acid and how to use it. Does MAndelic Acid cause purging and can you combine it with Retinol.
The Skin-Healthiest Picks from Summer’s Farmers Markets
The Skin-Healthiest Picks from Summer’s Farmers Markets
With farmers markets overflowing with gorgeous fruits and veg, we hope you’re taking advantage and filling your fridge and pantry with loads of summer deliciousness. You know that a colorful variety of produce contributes to your overall health. It also...
6 Scary Sounding Ingredients That Are Anything But
6 Scary Sounding Ingredients That Are Anything But
  Don’t judge an ingredient by the number of syllables in its name, or because the words are unfamiliar and odd sounding. Sometimes science can make things sound scary; even the most benign things can have absurdly frightening names. For...
Why Every Skin Needs a Vitamin C Serum
Why Every Skin Needs a Vitamin C Serum
   You know that vitamin C is essential for good health. It keeps immunity up, protects against cardiovascular disease, and may even help reduce issues related to asthma. But it also does amazing things for your skin. What we ingest,...
The Power of the Pump
The Power of the Pump
  When it comes to formulation and efficacy, we will always choose function over form. It’s all about getting every last drop from your product while keeping sensitive ingredients safe from the elements.   Some of the most potent ingredients—Vitamin...
Vitamin A: One Ingredient to Rule Them All
Vitamin A: One Ingredient to Rule Them All
  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...
The Greatness of Grape Seed Oil
The Greatness of Grape Seed Oil
  Cell proliferator. Hydrator. Collagen booster. Elasticity enhancer. Free radical fighter. This natural nourisher is loaded with beneficial fatty acids and flavonoids that make it a staunch ally for an overall healthier, smoother, more lustrous complexion. As a bonus, grape...
Is Happiness the Most Important Skin Care Ingredient?
Is Happiness the Most Important Skin Care Ingredient?
  No matter how many products you use, how consistent you are with your regimen, how diligent you are about your diet, if you’re missing this all-important ingredient, you may be missing the key to looking your most radiant and...
Allantoin: The Ultimate Soother
Allantoin: The Ultimate Soother
  In the wake of the bomb cyclone, soothing, comforting, healing ingredients continue to be our minds. Allantoin is one of those, and it’s one we’ve never specifically profiled, which is all wrong because allantoin is an ingredient that anyone with...
Secrets Of Stress-Free Skin Care For Any Style
Secrets Of Stress-Free Skin Care For Any Style
THE MINIMALIST Low maintenance is your mantra. You’d rather spend another twenty minutes with a cup of tea and your morning read than figure out how many products you’ll need to achieve the perfect contour. We get it. A few...
Skin survival strategies when you are stressed
Skin-Survival Strategies To Combat The Effects Of Stress
Table of contents Green Tea Extract Salicylic Acid Niacinamide Vitamins C & E Lactic Acid Grape Seed Oil Caffeine Stress isn’t just bad for your sanity and your health; it’s also hard on your skin. Your body first reacts at...