| Microdermabrasion is a technique which was first | | | | sensitive skin. |
| developed by two Italian plastic surgeons in the 1980's. | | | | If you are going to have Microdermabrasion in a salon, |
| It's a safe, non-invasive procedure which works on the | | | | check that the person performing it is properly certified |
| top layer of skin, the epidermis. The epidermis is made | | | | to do so - this includes beauty therapists, nurses and |
| up of many layers and is constantly shedding dead | | | | doctors. |
| cells. A baby's skin reproduces every ten days but as | | | | Using a mild exfoliant is now recognized to be one of |
| adults our skin takes between 28 and 40 days to | | | | the best weapons in controlling acne. If used every 7 |
| renew. | | | | to 10 days, these Microdermabrasion acne treatments |
| Microdermabrasion is a favorite with celebrities as it is | | | | can clear away impurities, leaving the skin refreshed |
| quick, taking only 30 to 45 minutes from start to finish | | | | and revitalised. It allows blemishes to heal and helps to |
| and doesn't leave your face red or sore. That's why | | | | prevent new ones from beginning. The crystal powder |
| it's called the 'lunchtime peel'. Your skin looks fresher | | | | is used with salicylic acid. These two powerful |
| and rejuvenated immediately. | | | | cleansers are recognized tools in the control of acne. |
| How Does Microdermabrasion Work? | | | | I Can't Afford To Have Microdermabrasion That |
| A very fine powder of aluminium oxide crystals is | | | | Often! |
| 'sand blasted' over the surface of the skin and | | | | Microdermabrasion treatments for acne are offered in |
| simultaneously picked up with a tiny vacuum cleaner. | | | | salons by professional specialists but there are other, |
| The process gets rid of layers of dead and damaged | | | | cheaper ways to get this treatment. Check out the |
| skin cells. This stimulates the skin as well as the | | | | shelves in your drugstore and you'll be surprised at |
| collagen and elastin fibres, making the skin look | | | | how many products there are to help acne. |
| healthier and firmer. It can also refine lines, remove | | | | Many of the big names in skincare offer products that |
| brown spot problems, minimise pores, help scar tissue | | | | contain tiny beads or crystals that will give you |
| and clear up acne. You will look and feel fabulous! | | | | Microdermabrasion at home. These treatments often |
| Isn't It Too Harsh For Acne? | | | | suggest the use of toners and other products that are |
| Many acne sufferers have been advised not to use | | | | designed to be used together. |
| harsh products on their skin as this can make the | | | | Microdermabrasion is very drying to the skin so it's |
| condition worse. Exfoliants were recommended as a | | | | important to follow up with deep-hydrating face masks |
| once a week treatment only. However, skin care has | | | | and moisturizing treatments. It's advisable to use all of |
| advanced and there are now many | | | | the products suggested as they have been developed |
| Microdermabrasion acne treatments that combine | | | | to work with each other to give the best results. |
| exfoliation with cleansers which are soothing and mild, | | | | These easily obtainable packages can make a real |
| allowing them to be used daily. These can help to clear | | | | difference to your skin. Try Microdermabrasion acne |
| the dead and damaged cells without aggravating | | | | treatment for a few weeks and see how it can help. |