ABOUT US

Our Founders

OUR FOUNDERS

Dr. James E. Fulton's journey began with the desire to end his own battle with severe acne and his determination to help the millions of others who faced a similar challenge. His groundbreaking research redefined how acne is treated and laid the foundation for the most important dermatologic therapies used today.

Sara and James Fulton met at the University of Pennsylvania, where she was a researcher and chemist, and he was a young dermatologist and PhD candidate pioneering research into retinoic acid that ultimately would become Retin-A® (Tretinoin). Their meeting marked the beginning of a lifelong partnership, and their shared commitment to research and innovation became the basis of Vivant Skin Care®.

THE VIVANT DIFFERENCE

Vivant began as a bold idea: to challenge the status quo in skincare. We are committed to science and the formulations that deliver real, visible change at every stage of life.

Dr. James E. Fulton brought together two distinct ways of understanding skin. With a combined MD in Dermatology and a PhD in biochemistry, his knowledge of the skin's pathways enabled him to develop advanced formulations to work at a molecular level below the skin's surface, resulting in breakthrough formulas that forever changed the skin care industry.

Dr. Fulton's innovations- Retin-A®, Stabilized Benzoyl Peroxide (PanOxyl™), Clinical Mandelic Acid, and REt (RP)™ Retinoid, reshaped the treatment of acne, aging, and hyperpigmentation. He established the most effective and enduring therapies in acne management—innovations that continue to shape modern dermatology.

FULTON FORMULA FIRSTS

Dr. Fulton's research and formulations are the foundation of the Vivant Skin Care brand.

These Fulton Formula Firsts are the foundational pillars that set Vivant apart from all other brands. They are the basis of our Gold Standard treatments for all skin types and tones:

BENZOYL PEROXIDE
Vivant's patented stabilized Benzoyl Peroxide allows rapid penetration into the follicle to kill acne-causing bacteria, speed healing, and prevent scarring.

REt (RP)™ RETINOID
Dr. Fulton's patented formulation of Retinyl Propionate combined with AHAs is the most stable and effective non-prescription Retinoid available.

CLINICAL MANDELIC ACID
The introduction of Clinical Mandelic Acid made transformative chemical exfoliation safe for all skin types and tones.

The Vivant Ethos

We have deep compassion for our customers’ skincare challenges, and we are dedicated to supporting them, wherever they may be on their skincare journeys.

Our work is defined by scientific precision and quality. Every Vivant formula is developed, tested, and manufactured in our Miami, Florida laboratory. All Vivant products are non-comedogenic and formulated without unnecessary fillers. We use USP-grade ingredients to ensure purity, consistency, and potency.

Choosing Vivant means choosing skincare built on decades of groundbreaking research and real clinical expertise. Vivant products are scientifically proven, expertly formulated, and designed to deliver lasting results.

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INSIDE VIVANT TODAY

Since our founding in 1990, Vivant has been independent and family-owned. Guided by James and Sara Fulton's uncompromising standards, we are now led by their daughter, Susan Fulton Arregui, and her husband, Richard Arregui.

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Our customer service team is comprised of licensed aestheticians who not only understand our products but are also trained in Dr. Fulton's teachings and protocols, which means the guidance you receive is from professionals who truly know skincare.

From the chemists in our laboratory to the packers and shippers in our warehouse, we strive to honor and continue James and Sara's legacy each day.

Our purpose remains unchanged: to lead through science, and to define what clinical skincare should be — precise, proven, and uncompromising.

THE FULTON FORMULA FIRST PROMISE

Only the highest quality ingredients.

Formulated to be non-comedogenic and optimize potency and delivery.

Maximized to work from the skin's surface to the cellular level, making real transformation possible in all skin tones and types.

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