The truth is, it is possible to exfoliate too much. Exfoliation is a marathon, not a sprint. Many people jump out of the gate and immediately use the highly-concentrated, harsh cleansing agents and rough, rigid brushes on their skin. Then they complain when it’s too much for your skin! In reality, there are gentle exfoliators and custom brushes that can yield even …
Is Baking Soda a Good Skin Care Exfoliator?
When it comes to finding a good skin care exfoliator, many people suggest baking soda as an easy, affordable home remedy. But the truth of the matter is, baking soda is ineffective and damaging to your skin. Baking Soda Disrupts the Natural Acid Mantle of the Skin When you’re making a baking soda skin care exfoliator, you’re mixing baking soda, which …
Salicylic Acid Exfoliant: A Skin Care Ingredient You Need to Know!
Salicylic acid is a popular ingredient for exfoliation. Most notably, salicylic acid exfoliants are used to treat acne. This is because it is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and skin-refining. As an antibacterial agent, salicyclic acid has the potential to neutralize any of the acne-causing bacterium P. Acnes that’s present in acne papules and pustules. Salicylic acid specifically inhibits the production of various aspects necessary for bacterial binary …
Why You Need to Try ViaBuff Today!
Exfoliating off dead and dry skin is unimaginably satisfying. It’s the same feelings of well-being that occur when you run a difficult race, finish a challenging project at work, or accomplish any kind of arduous feat. While there are always new and exciting products to get rid of dead skin and let that baby-fresh new skin shine through, the ViaBuff exfoliator stands the …
What’s Really Growing On Your Loofah?
Loofahs are popular, with nearly 1 in 3 American households having a mesh loofah sponge in their bath or shower. But when these are not certified anti-microbial sponges, the result can be disgusting, unsanitary, and downright unhealthy for you and your family! Your Loofah Could Be Making You Sick The biggest culprit is P. aeruginosa, which causes a variety of infections. If …
Why Citrus is a Terrible Exfoliator
Lemons — or one of their derivatives, vitamin C — can be great addition in many a skin care product. They can add a bright, fresh scent to your favorite cleanser, deliver vitamin C to your dull skin, and help exfoliate dead skin cells. Plus, they’re cheap — at less than $1 per lemon, rubbing a slice of lemon over …
The ViaBuff for Normal Skin
Depending on your skin concerns, you can use either the ViaBuff Level 2 Mild Exfoliator or the ViaBuff Level 3 Moderate Exfoliator for normal skin. The ViaBuff Level 2 Mild Exfoliator is recommended for normal skin. It also works well for those with eczema. The ViaBuff Level 3 Moderate Exfoliator is also recommended for normal skin, as well as for concerns like ingrown hairs …
10 Things You Never Knew About Exfoliation
10 Things That You Probably Don’t Know About Exfoliation Exfoliation seems like a pretty straightforward process; you rub a mildly abrasive exfoliator on your face and body, such as the ViaBuff Body Exfoliator or ViaBuff Duo Exfoliator, which in turn removes dead skin cells, makeup residue, dirt and bacteria that were congesting your skin’s pores. While a great process for …
The ViaBuff for Dry Skin
We recommend the ViaBuff Level 4 Clinical Exfoliator for dry skin. Why You Need to Exfoliate Dry Skin Exfoliation is one of the most important skin-care steps for skin. Exfoliating dry skin can make skin look instantly younger. The built-up, dead layers of dry skin often can look patchy, rough, discolored, scaly, and lined. While you may think that this is the result …