ViaBuff Skin Care Guide: Dry Skin

Dry skin is a condition of decreased water content in the uppermost layer of the skin, the stratum corneum. This leads to abnormal structural changes in the skin, including increased fatty acid content and decreased ceramide levels. Moreover, these changes can lead to impeded barrier function of the skin, meaning that skin can feel more easily irritated, reddened, extra dry, …

Exfoliating Dry Skin

Exfoliating dry skin can be a precarious endeavor – scrubbing just a little bit too vigorously or using a strong exfoliating cream can further dehydrate the skin and cause outbreaks of inflammation. but foregoing exfoliation can leave the skin dried out and congested with dead skin cells and bacteria. So what can you do exfoliate parched and flaky skin? Use …

5 Things You Never Knew about Salicylic Acid Exfoliation

If you read our post about salicylic acid back in June (link here), you would know that salicylic acid exfoliation is one of the best ways to cleanse your skin. What makes this form of exfoliation so special is that it is both an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial agent that works wonders for acne, without the harsh cleansing of most other …

Level 4 Acne: What You Need to Know

Oily and acne-prone skin can be difficult, but it is especially difficult for Level 4 acne sufferers. Bacterial accumulation has reached a point where the skin is inundated with papules, pustules, redness, and inflammation. The excess sebum makes a perfect environment for even more bacteria and pore-clogging, and the cycle never seems to end! What are the Different Levels of …

Oily skin needs exfoliation!

Oily skin is the result of overproduction of sebum by the sebaceous glands.  It can be a nightmare to live with, particularly in the summer months, when the heat leads to increased skin inflammation and sebum production. As the skin continues to secrete oil, over time, oily skin may have a thick layer of built-up dead skin cells on the surface. …

Try the ViaBuff Challenge!

The ViaBuff Challenge proves you can get the beautiful, youthful glow you want with the ViaBuff. Take a piece of clear tape. Press it to the back of your hand. Now look: Little skin flakes. These little skin flakes are fighting your skin’s natural oils, causing imbalances in your skin. These little skin flakes are clogging pores, leading to breakouts. …

What Happens to Skin When You Over Exfoliate?

You can always have too much of a good thing, even when it comes to something as wonderful for your skin as exfoliation. When you over exfoliate, it temporarily thins your stratum corneum (outermost layer of skin) and deprives it of adequate moisture. Excessive over exfoliation can inhibit the skin barrier’s efficacy, and make skin appear shiny, inflamed and irritated, and sensitive. After days …

How to Exfoliate Dry Skin

When thinking about how to exfoliate dry skin, you want to keep these tips in mind: Steps on How to Exfoliate Dry Skin 1.) Start with a clean, dry face. Use a cleanser designed for dry or sensitive skin. These cleansers tend to contain less drying ingredients. 2.) Use a Level 3 (dry) or Level 4 (very dry) ViaBuff exfoliator.  The ViaBuff …

What is the Best Exfoliating Puff?

An exfoliating puff is, by definition, a personal hygiene sponge with a rough texture. Using an exfoliating puff will help rub away excess skin flakes and cleanse the skin more deeply. The best exfoliating puff has the following features: Custom-made for your skin type and concerns The key is to use the best exfoliating puff for your skin. As we all …