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Montauk and Vivesana? A very good match.

Wednesday, July 6th, 2011

Style Bomb knows what to wear to the beach, and not just when it comes to suits and flip flops. Don’t forget to check out Vivesana at White’s in East Hampton on your way out…

  
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No More Dirty Looks – A Review to Read Carefully

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

There are lots of “experts” There are a precious few skin care mavens out there who really know what they’re talking about when it comes to skin safety and beauty. No More Dirty Looks is undoubtedly one of them. We’re as proud of their review as any…

  
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A Little Love from Marie Claire

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

Thanks to Marie Claire for recognizing you don’t always have to give up look and feel with a natural sunscreen. Live Healthy!

  
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LA Examiner: “Vivesana Sunscreens – Why They Just Might be the Best”

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

It’s always nice to find ourselves in the glossy pages of a major publication, like, say, this month’s Marie Claire (see above). Of course, all that takes is some good p.r. work. It can be more gratifying to get a more substantive review. Check out last night’s LA Examiner, which suggested Vivesana sunscreens are “if not the best, one of the best sunscreens” the beauty editor, April Aldana, has ever tried. Yes, we’re blushing.

  
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Keep ‘em Coming: another thumbs up from Daily Candy

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

Here we are on another list. Next one to come…Check out the July Marie Claire. Live Healthy!

  
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An SPF Rockstar in Suncare? Fashion Magazine Makes us Blush

Thursday, June 9th, 2011

Mineral sunscreens: The new SPF rockstars Suncare – fashionmagazine.com

Photography by Carlo Mendoza

  
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Well + Good, well, loves Vivesana!

Thursday, June 9th, 2011

Well + Good

The smiling reviews keep coming.  We don’t know what to say…we’re just happy everyone’s happy!  By the way, sunscreen number three is on its way.  We’re very happy with it!  We’ll keep you posted…

  
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Vivesana on NBC

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

Chatting about Vivesana

NBC Philadelphia: Green Your Beach

A nice little chat among friends at NBC 10 in Philly…just in time for the return of the Ultra!

  
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The Company You Keep

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

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Vivesana announces its newest retail partner, the Hippocrates Health Institute of West Palm Beach.

Standing apart as one of the most prominent wellness centers in the country, the Institute embodies many of ideals Vivesana strives to meet. Live Healthy!

  
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Haiti Relief Effort

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

We encourage all to give what they can to help. For our part, Vivesana will donate at least 50% of online sales to Haiti relief via Doctors without Borders from January 14-20.

  
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The Reviews Are In!

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Basking in Sunny Praise: Where to Begin?

We’re blushing.  We’ve received scores – possibly hundreds – of reviews those with the most discerning eyes of all – the bloggers.

Here are just a few notable examples of the blogs and websites that have given their thoughts.



We’ll keep posting the reviews as we find ‘em.  Click on any of the links below to see what the experts have to say…

Ideal Bite, The Style Page, Livestrong, Beauty News NYC, The Greenists, Babble, Baby Gadget, Mamaista, Cool Mom Picks, Treehugger, Quiskaeya, Mogul Baby, Nonchalant Mom, TotsnobSmorgasbite, Beauty Snob, Re-Nest, DKmommyspot, Green Blog, Sustainability Digest, This Full House, Green Goddess Dressing, FindBuzz.com



  
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A Most Ingenious Paradox: If Water’s so Great for Skin, Why is Sana Water-Free?

Monday, January 5th, 2009


Good question. Better answer. Sana removed water from its formulations for two giant reasons. First, topically applied water as a skin care treatment is a red herring…see how long it lasts on your skin without a proper barrier. Fact is, topically applied water does not provide any lasting benefit to your skin. But practically every other skin care product out there is mostly water. What gives? Not our business, but here’s a tip: check the latest price for water. Sana does not believe in cutting corners with fillers. Water needs to be in your skin, not on it.

Second, water is where microbes live. It’s true. Water is a wonderful, vital element that we would not last long without. But it’s filled with bacteria, germs and other critters. Especially standing water. Anytime it sits for a period of time, the little guys are going to find it. It’s not so different in skin care. Water may be an excellent way to stretch a product, but it’s also the main reason synthetic preservatives (and synthetic emulsifiers) are necessary. Take the filler out, and suddenly there’s nowhere for microbes to grow.didn’t stop there, but removing water is the single biggest leap.

It’s just like cooking – once you start cutting corners with unnecessary ingredients, you need to start balancing them, and before you know it, the “recipe” has gotten away from you. It’s first principles for Sana: stick with ingredients that directly benefit skin. What does it mean for you? 100% natural, synthetic-free products that go all the way toward beautiful, healthy skin.

  
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Natural Moisturizing Factor: Not Another Madison Ave. Slogan

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

NMF, as it’s sometimes called, is a real thing and it is very attractive to water. It’s a water magnet. How does it work? A series of amino acids that suck in water from deeper in the skin, and sometimes from the outside environment. All the skin cells at the surface of our skin – the bricks – are filled with NMF. It’s central to the skin’s ability to keep water circulating through the system. Another unsexy way of describing NMF is that it’s a humectant. You should look for low molecular weight humectants, like vegetable glycerin in effective moisturizers.
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NMF is essential, but it’s also very particular. Something of a catch-22, but if there’s not enough water, skin can’t create it. If there’s too much, skin will shut down production as well. NMF is also reduced by sun exposure, acne, and too much bathing with harsh soaps.

  
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