Showing posts with label Exfoliation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Exfoliation. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Key West Aloe Top Picks for the Warm Weather

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While one really wants to avoid getting a sunburn, sometimes one still ends up with on’t end up with a painful and nasty sunburn. Whether you play at the beach, are out on a boat, or doing any other outdoor activity, you want to be prepared for the bright rays of summertime. Be sure to sure to layer on the sunblock, and reapply it frequently, and shield your body, face and even lips from the excessive exposure. That said, it is worth having some good after-sun products on hand to refresh, hydrate and pamper the skin. Key West Aloe has a very nice selection of products to pamper your skin, and here are a few of my top picks:

Key West Aloe Aloe Max 100 ($6.00-$24.00 from Key West Aloe and Target): This ultra-hydrating Aloe Vera Gel is refreshing, soothing and cooling on the skin, and when stored in the refrigerator it offers the perfect hot weather pick-me-up.

Provide relief to skin irritations with Aloe Max 100, made with 98% Aloe Vera to offer skin the maximum benefit of earth’s most soothing natural agent. Prepared from earth’s most gentle plant to deliver relief to skin irritations.

Benefits:
• Made with 98% Aloe Vera
• Calming enough for all skin types and can be used as often as needed.

Apply generously to clean skin as often as desired. for a cooler soothing, store Aloe Max 100™ in the refrigerator. Allow to dry for maximum relief. Reapply as often as desired.

98% *Key West Aloe is Lab Certified to be 100% pure Aloe Vera with the maximum potency of polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals available

Key West Aloe Comfortcaine ($11.50 from Key West Aloe): Whether you have bug bites or a sunburn, Comfortcaine offers immediate relief to irritated skin.  

This “Instant Sunburn Relief” formula not only soothes sunburns, but minor burns and bug bites.
Soothe and relieve sunburns, insect bites, or psorasis using Comfortcaine, made with 94% Aloe Vera and 4% Lidocaine designed to cool and comfort irritated skin. Key West Aloe is Lab Certified to be 100% pure Aloe Vera with the maximum potency of polysaccharides, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals available

Relief from:
• Sunburn
• Minor burns
• Abrasions
• Psorasis
• Insect Bites

Active Ingredients:
4% Lidocaine
94% Aloe Vera Content
94%
Apply generously to clean irritated skin. for further cooling relief, refrigerate Comfortcaine. 
Key West Aloe Oatmeal Facial Scrub ($16.00-$17.00 for 4 oz. from Key West AloeBirchbox and Target): This is a very gentle facial scrub that leaves skin ultra-soft, supple and silky-smooth. Skin is never left stripped or dry, and in fact the Aloe Vera hydrates the skin, while the Oatmeal soothes it. Exfoliating not only removed dead skin cells, but also allows for greater efficacy of all of your skincare products that follow, and enables you to use less of your favorite skin treatments. Furthermore, if  you avoid excess sun exposure, and opt to use a self-tanner– then exfoliation will allow for more even self-tanning by removing dead skin cells.

Exfoliate and rejuvenate your skin with Oatmeal Facial Scrub made with 20% Aloe Vera, apricot seeds, and papaya and apple extracts.

Directions: Wash or wet face. dispense a small amount on fingertips and massage onto clean skin gently in circular motions, avoiding the immediate eye area. rinse thoroughly. Can be used 2-3 times weekly.

Key Ingredients: • 20% Aloe • Oatmeal • Apricot Seed • Papaya & Apple Extracts • Calendula
Overall Assessment: Definitely perfect picks for the warm weather. While I  avoid excess sun exposure, I do love using Aloe Vera gel for great hydration and refreshing skin cooling. This face scrub now lives in my shower, and I like it so much that I will replace it once I finish this tube.

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Sunday, June 26, 2016

ViaBuff The Ultimate Exfoliator for the Face and Body | Review

As a huge proponent of exfoliation, I was absolutely thrilled to be introduced to ViaBuff skin buffs– not only because they are wonderful high quality cleansing and exfoliating synthetic loofah-type tools, but also because they created them in a range types to address targeted concerns. Furthermore, they have a range for the face and the body that are further broken down by the specific needs that are being sought. 

According to ViaBuff,

ViaBuff’s skin buff’s give you the ability to cleanse and exfoliate and renew your face and body. Our special buff made from a patented design exclusive material is durable yet durable enough for you exfoliation needs. With 60% more surface area than your average buff, ViaBuff goes beyond your average loofah with skin being noticeably smoother after just one use. Our custom exfoliation products allow you to find the buff that best fits your skin exfoliation needs. Our buffs also help with skin conditions such as ingrown hairs and psoriasis. From getting rid of stubborn acne or exfoliating away acne scars to helping to smooth eczema, we have a buff for you. Our buffs also help you less. The ViaBuff’s exclusively designed material last 3 times longer than your average loofah or bath pouf. Also you will be able to use less of your body wash or facial cleanser because ViaBuff’s moisture loving material builds optimal product lather for smoother, more uniform application.
Closeup of ViaBuff Extra Gentle Body Buff

Level 1: EXTRA GENTLE. Purple Buff for oily skin, Acne and Psoriasis.

Level 2: MILD. Green Buff for normal skin and Eczema.

Level 3: MODERATE. Pink Buff for dry skin, ingrown hairs and Keratosis Pilaris.

Level 4: CLINICAL. White Buff for very dry skin.

ViaBuff allows for custom exfoliation because they have taken into account that while all skin needs to be exfoliated, that not all skin can tolerate the same level of friction. They have carefully calibrated their buffs at a variety of levels to accommodate the needs of even the most sensitive skin types.

ViaBuff is an economical choice in that each buff retains a high level of moisture, and it therefore requires very little cleanser (whether for the face or body) to achieve an enviable lather. The large surface area of each buff allows you to exfoliate large areas of skin at the same time– therefore it is a very efficient tool.

ViaBuff, with its proprietary design and materials, is exceedingly durable and long-lasting. The open-cell material, coupled with the durable materials used, facilitates gentle cleaning and buffing without irritating the skin. Skin is left thoroughly cleansed, exfoliated, soft, supple and smooth. Furthermore, the removal of dead skin cells leaves your face and body perfectly prepped to efficiently absorb your favorite serums, lotions and body oils.
ViaBuff Body Exfoliator ($19.00 each from ViaBuff): I simply saturate this buff in the shower and then add a tiny amount of body wash before I knead it to produce a luxuriously dense lather. I urge you to use a light hand, rather than aggressively pressing the buff into your skin– this is a very effective and efficient body buff, and it doesn't require the exertion of a lot of pressure. This leaves the skin unbelievably soft, smooth and supple,. Furthermore, the removal of excess dead skin cells allows for the deeper penetration of body oils and moisturizers, and you will be able to use less product to achieve great results.

According to ViaBuff,

The ViaBuff features an open cell structure that fills with small amounts of water when wet. This allows the exfoliator to be “full” so that cleanser sits on top of the sponge rather than being absorbed, allowing you to use less product every time. When wet, ViaBuff becomes even pillowy soft and increases in size, returning to its original size when air dried.

The ViaBuff Buff Body Exfoliator is non-sensitizing, non-irritating, cruelty-free, and dermatologist-tested.  This product does not contain harsh abrasives.

Directions: Saturate the ViaBuff body sponge in warm water. Apply a quarter-sized amount of cleanser and knead the ViaBuff exfoliator to create a cushiony lather. Proceed to wash as normal, applying the ViaBuff in an even, circular motion all over the body. Rinse and wring out to air dry. Hang by strap to air dry.

The ViaBuff Body Exfoliator is 5″ and comes in 4 different levels:

Level 1EXTRA GENTLEPurple Buff for oily skin, Acne and Psoriasis.

Level 2MILDGreen Buff for normal skin and Eczema.

Level 3MODERATEPink Buff for dry skin, ingrown hairs and Keratosis Pilaris.

Level 4CLINICALWhite Buff for very dry skin.
ViaBuff Facial Mini Buff ($25.00 for 3 Pack from ViaBuff): Prep the ViaBuff Facial Mini Buff in precisely the same way that you would the Body Buff, and once you have activated your cleanser follow by moving the buff across the face in a gentle circular motion. Skin is soft and smooth without being stripped.

According to Via Buff,

The ViaBuff features an open cell structure that fills with small amounts of water when wet. This allows the exfoliator to be “full” so that cleanser sits on top of the sponge rather than being absorbed, allowing you to use less product every time. When wet, ViaBuff becomes even pillowy soft and increases in size, returning to its original size when air dried.

The ViaBuff Mini Buff Exfoliator is non-sensitizing, non-irritating, cruelty-free, and dermatologist-tested.  This product does not contain harsh abrasives.

Directions: Saturate the ViaBuff body sponge in warm water. Apply a quarter-sized amount of cleanser and knead the ViaBuff exfoliator to create a cushiony lather. Proceed to wash as normal, applying the ViaBuff in an even, circular motion all over the face. Rinse and wring out to air dry. Hang by strap to air dry.

The Viabuff Mini Buff Exfoliator is 3″ and the Assorted 3-Pack includes Level 1, 2, & 3:

Level 1EXTRA GENTLEPurple Buff for oily skin, Acne and Psoriasis.

Level 2MILDGreen Buff for normal skin and Eczema.

Level 3MODERATEPink Buff for dry skin, ingrown hairs and Keratosis Pilaris.

Level 4CLINICALWhite Buff for very dry skin.
Overall Assessment:  I am very impressed by the quality and efficacy of the ViaBuff products that I have tested. In addition to using a light-hand, I also highly suggest letting your Body Buff Body and Face Buffs air out in a cool dry environment. The shower is such a haven for the proliferation of bacterial growth, and thus it is inadvisable to leave them in the shower. I definitely recommend ViaBuff.

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