The 411 on Microdermabrasion
Our skin keeps our body temperature stable and prevents bacteria and other harmful pathogens from entering. Which is why it is vital that our skin always be at its best because if it becomes weak or damaged, it can lead to infection and poor overall health.
The best way to keep your skin healthy is to adopt a regular cleansing routine. The daily removal of dead skin cells, debris, and excess sebum can help surface healthy skin and keep your pores clear. It is also a good idea to have a deep cleaning twice a year.
This can easily be done by having facials or microdermabrasion. If you have a particular skin problem, such as age spots or wrinkles, then you can try chemical using peels or dermabrasion, however, if you do decide to undergo dermabrasion you should know that it also implies the use of anesthesia, wound care, and a certain recovery period.
When undergoing chemical peels, certain layers of skin are removed by using different acids. As the skin begins to heal gradually, a new healthier layer of skin replaces the damaged one. Dermabrasion, on the other hand, uses the help of an abrasive wand to remove the epidermis.
Microdermabrasion, on the other hand, does not require anesthesia or downtime. It is gentler than dermabrasion or chemical peels, but more abrasive than a facial. Which is why you can treat certain skin problems with this cosmetic treatment and not risk irritating your skin.
An abrasive wand is also used to perform microdermabrasion. However, the process is much gentler than dermabrasion. It helps slough off dead skin cells and damaged skin, but it doesn't remove the epidermis. The gentle nature of this procedure allows you to immediately return to your activities after having completed the session.
If you find professional microdermabrasion too harsh, you can actually use a home microdermabrasion system. Home microdermabrasion systems are more gentle than traditional microdermabrasion and will allow you to control the pressure and duration of your treatment.
At home microdermabrasion systems usually come with a small machine that produces the abrading action. Some systems also come with different attachments to produce different effects. They include a special cream containing micro-crystals.
All you have to do, when using this system, is to apply the cream to the attachment head and turn on the machine. Some machines may or may not come with timers to help you control the amount of time your skin is abraded. Once you have finished abrading your skin, simply rinse off any of the remaining product.
Microdermabrasion creams are another viable treatment option. These creams not only contain the usual abrading micro-crystals that help abrade the skin, but they also contain soothing ingredients to help minimize any irritation or redness. You can apply the cream with a hand held system or by using your hand.
Once having concluded this treatment apply a soothing moisturizer and make sure to use sunscreen before going outside.
Home microdermabrasion creams such as BIOSKINEXFOL are often gentler than traditional microdermabrasion treatments. As a matter of fact, some people have said that this is the best microdermabrasion product out there because it contains a perfect mix of helix aspersa muller extract and abrading micro-crystals. Fortunately, microdermabrasion products like BIOSKINEXFOL can be used to treat all skin types.
Published March 22nd, 2010
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