Product of the Week - Vivite Vibrance Therapy
Allergan’s Vivite line just came out with a great new product: Vibrance. This is a product which lightens discolorations and pigmentation on the skin, including melasma and sun spots, without hydroquinone. I like hydroquinone but not everyone can use it, plus it’s great to use with a hydroquinone product, such as Obagi Nu-Derm Clear. Since the best hydroquinone products like Nu-Derm Clear are by prescription only or sold only through physician offices, we sell those in my office but not on-line. However, Vibrance is available both on-line, in my spas and in my office. It’s a great product, I use it myself along with Obagi. We are offering a special through 9/30/08 on this product. Just mention this blog special at any of our locations and receive $20 off.
Tags: discoloration, hydroquinone, melasma, Obagi, pigmentation, vibrance, vivite
September 19th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
How is this product used in conjunction with Obagi Clear?
September 20th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
Vibrance and Obagi Clear go great together, their active ingredients are complimentary and help brown spots fade faster. I recommend applying Obagi Clear first, wait 1 minute or so then apply Vibrance over it. Alternatively you can use of these products in the morning and the other at night.
September 24th, 2008 at 8:30 am
I use Renova every night. I do have discolorations which really bother me. I would like to try the Vibrance therapy. How should it be used while using the Renova? How can it be purchased?
September 24th, 2008 at 9:24 am
That is a great question. Vivite Vibrance can definitely be used in conjunction with Renova and any RetinA, Tazorac, Avage , glycolic acid or retinol product. I recommend Vibrance be used twice daily. In the evening you can apply it first, wait 1 minute and then apply your Renova over it.
September 24th, 2008 at 9:35 am
Vivite Vibrance can be purchased through physicians. We also carry it on our spa website: http://www.eurodayspainc.com/vivite-vibrance-therapy-p-506.html (also see link above in my favorite product of the week section.)
September 24th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
I currently use the Obagi 0.5 retinol along with a 4% hydroquinone cream nightly to fade my brown spots caused by melasma. They have faded, but not completley. When I asked about Renova and other related products I was told they do not work as well. I would like to try something different because I feel like the hydoquinone cream is clogging my pores and I would like to see better results.
September 25th, 2008 at 7:53 am
Obagi 0.5 tretinoin is a form of RetinA, which is almost identical to Renova, they both have the same active ingredient at the same concentration. I would recommend continuing using the Obagi tretinoin in the evening with the hydroquinoine and ADD VIVITE VIBRANCE in the morning with or without the hydroquinoine, depending on how you tolerate the hydroquinoine. Vivite Vibrance is non-irritating and will enhance your treatment results.
September 27th, 2008 at 6:32 am
How does this product work on people with darker skin? I have Asian skin. Also, if I were to use this, would I need to use an SPF during the day?
September 27th, 2008 at 9:07 am
Vivite Vibrance is safe and effective for every skin type. You should ALWAYS use an SPF of at least 30 if you have melasma or other discoloration of the skin as the sun will worsen it. There is no special need for a sunscreen with Vivite Vibrance however.
September 27th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Thank you, Dr. Klein. So, Clear first, and then Vibrance. How about at night, would I use the Vibrance after the Retin A/Blender, or is that necessary?
September 27th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Always put thinner products first and thicker, creamier products over them. I would use Vivite Vibrance both morning and night.
September 27th, 2008 at 5:55 pm
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September 28th, 2008 at 9:35 am
Is the Vivite Vibrance thinner than the Obagi Clear, which would mean Vibrance would go on first?
So, I would use the Vivite Vibrance first, then the Obagi Clear and continue on with the morning Obagi products, and in the evening, I would put the Vivite Vibrance on again before the Clear, and then continue on with the Retin A/Blender?
I would love to try the Vibrance product, but I definitely need to know where to fit it in with my Obagi regimen. Thanks in advance.
September 28th, 2008 at 11:12 am
Yes, use Vivite Vibrance exactly as you described. Feel free to call my office if you need further instructions or have other questions: 949-363-1788.
September 28th, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Thank you very much, Dr. Klein!
October 16th, 2008 at 10:33 am
I would appreciate receiving more information on this product, thank you
October 16th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
For more information about Vivite Vibrance, visit our website page http://www.eurodayspainc.com/vivite-vibrance-therapy-p-506.html or go to our home page http://www.eurodayspainc.com and click on Vivite on the left side of the page.
October 22nd, 2008 at 10:07 am
I’m pregnant and will be nursing afterwards for several months. Is this product safe to use while pregnant? I know I can’t use any hydroquinine now but I’d love to start tackling my melasma.
October 22nd, 2008 at 1:38 pm
To my knowledge it is safe to use when pregnant and also when nursing. You can check with your obstetrician also (show her the ingredient list).
October 24th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
I saw an advertisement on this product and I’m interested in trying it. I would like to try it though on my legs. I’ve had schlerotherapy which has caused hyperpigmentation. They had me using hiruval cream which is not lightening the areas. I’m asian and they are trying laser (IPL) as well and I see no results. Do you think this product might work for this type of discoloration? Thank you!
October 25th, 2008 at 10:56 am
Can vivite be used with Mama lotion (mandelic acid)? I just bought a full
bottle and I would hate to throw the product out.
October 26th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Yes, Vivite Vibrance can be used with just about every other product.
October 26th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Dear Rose
Vivite Vibrance and all hydroquinone products lighten melanin pigmentation, which comes from the melanocytes in the skin. Dark spots that arise from sclerotherapy are usually due to the deposition of hemosiderin in the skin, an iron-containing substance that leaks out of red blood cells. These products will not work for this condition.
IPL may help you but as you experienced it often does not. Your spots may lighten with time so be patient.
October 29th, 2008 at 11:10 am
I would like to know if it is safe for pregnant or breast feeding women to use Vivite’ Vibrance, and the entire Vivite’ system. Is there any clinical data to verify it’s safety? What is the Dr’s opinion?
October 30th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Rene, I have investigated your question by contacting Allergan, the makers of Vivite Vibrance and the Vivite system. As far as they know there have not been any reported problems with any of the ingredients in any of the Vivite products when used during pregnancy but they have not been tested in pregnant women so they cannot advice us on safety. My personal advice would be that it is okay to use as none of the ingredients have been reported, to my knowledge, to cause problems but that you should double check with your OB before using any new products during pregnancy.
November 7th, 2008 at 6:08 am
I am a black female with a lot of dark spots on my skin. I went to a clinic and they recommended a facial peel and the Vivite Vib Ther. Do I need both and will vivite workon afro-americans?
November 9th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
Rhonda, I can’t advise you without seeing you on whether you should have a peel or not, but I can tell you that Vivite Vibrance is both safe and effective on all skin types, including african-american. Whether or not you have a treatment, it will help to use Vibrance.
December 1st, 2008 at 9:55 am
Does the Vivite Vibrance work on post inflammatory hyperpigmentation left from acne? What is your recommendation for treating PIH? I am currently using the Obagi Clear but is causing my skin to break out.
December 1st, 2008 at 12:44 pm
Vivite Vibrance should help most forms of hyperpigmentation, including the post inflammatory type from acne. Using it in conjunction with a hydroquinone product such as Obagi Clear is usually best if you want to be agressive in your treatment. If the Obagi Clear is making you break out consider trying a different hydroquinone product, such as Obagi C Clarifying Serum.