Chocolate and Acne

With the holiday festivities still in full swing, you are probably chowing down on lots of chocolate and other delectable sweets – but are you also suffering from breakouts? Many people report that they have outbreaks of acne when they eat chocolate and other “junk foods”, but what does the scientific literature say about the relationship between chocolate and acne? There …

5 Things You Should Know about Exfoliation

You may think that after perusing the ViaBuff blog, you know everything there is to know about exfoliation. However, there are still many misconceptions that even the most knowledgeable exfoliation aficionado may harbor. Below we have compiled five of the most common things you should know about exfoliation (but probably don’t). Your exfoliating buffs weren’t meant to last forever. We …

How to Care for DIY Skincare Products

Whenever we come across an acclaimed skincare ingredient in clinical research, we love to experiment with it in different DIY formulations. Unfortunately, homemade products must be used much more cautiously than most over-the-counter products, owing to their much more volatile formulations. Below we’ve compiled some tips to keep in mind when designing and using your DIY skincare products. Make Your …

Is Alcohol Ruining Your Skin?

Have you ever noticed that after a night of drinking a little too much, your skin seems puffy and dehydrated? Do you find that when you use alcohol-containing skincare products, your skin becomes much more irritated and dry? When it comes to alcohol and skin health, there seems to be a lot of confusion about how alcohol affects the skin …

Different Forms of Exfoliation

As many of our readers know, exfoliation is an essential step in almost everyone’s skin care routine. But did you know that there are different forms of exfoliation that are suited to specific skin needs? Below we have detailed the most common means of exfoliation and whom they serve best. Mechanical/Physical Exfoliation What It Is: Mechanical exfoliation is a form of …

Exfoliating During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is one of the most magical times in a woman’s life, yet it also requires certain changes to one’s lifestyle, particularly one’s skin care routine. A common question that we get from viewers is: “Can I exfoliate while being pregnant?” The answer is a little complicated, so we wanted to dedicate today’s post to understanding how pregnant woman can …

Christmas-Themed DIY Face mask

Christmas is just around the corner, so we at ViaBuff wanted to share our latest idea for a Christmas-themed DIY face mask. Combining ingredients from some of our favorite holiday foods, this DIY mask is sure to leave your skin feeling smooth and looking radiant. For the best results we suggest leaving the mixture on for 10-15 minutes. Ingredients 2 …

Is Dry Brushing Effective?

There are plenty of exfoliating tools on the market, but few of them can match the exfoliative prowess of the ViaBuff Exfoliating Buffs. For the past several years, dry brushing has been a major trend among skincare aficionados, but is dry brushing really doing anything for your skin? ViaBuff investigates! What is Dry Brushing? Dry brushing is a process in which …

Which ViaBuff Gift Set is Perfect for You?

With Christmas a little over a week away, we at the ViaBuff office are rushing around to finish up our last-minute holiday shopping. If you’re anything like us, you probably need a few ideas for stocking-stuffers for those you love – why not try one of the ViaBuff Gift Sets? Why Pick ViaBuff this Holiday Season? The ViaBuff Exfoliating Buffs …

Q&A: Can I Exfoliate Wounded/Hyperpigmented/Waxed Skin?

Exfoliation is a part of every great skincare routine. Unfortunately, there are certain skin types who should abstain from exfoliating, at least until their skin returns to a healthier state – but do you know which skin types should refrain from exfoliating? Below we have answered some of our readers’ questions about which skin types should and should not be exfoliated. …