As much as we would like to avoid them, acne scars, fine wrinkles and sunspots are all potential skin problems. It is difficult to want to accept any of these, which is where there comes good news. Microdermabrasion treatments have a proven track record at alleviating these skin conditions.

What Are Microdermabrasion Treatments?

Microdermabrasion is the process of using light abrasion to partially or completely remove the stratum corneum, the dead outermost surface of the skin. It can be performed in day spas, doctors' offices, or in the privacy of your own home

The Three Different Applications of Microdermabrasion

Crystal Microdermabrasion

Crystal Microdermabrasion systems are the traditional treatment of choice. Here a high speed flow of aluminum oxide microcrystals are blasted onto the surface of the skin by a special hand-held device. These tiny crystals perform the exfoliating process. At the same time another part of the device is vacuuming dead skin cells, dirt and used crystals. Two aspects to this method help significantly. The irregular shape of the crystal is what makes it abrade so well, and its component of aluminum oxide is the second hardest mineral after diamonds.

Diamond Microdermabrasion

Diamond microdermabrasion uses a disposable or diamond tipped wand to abrade the outermost layer of the skin. By using this wand, the possibility of free flying crystals accidentally hitting sensitive areas of the face is removed. The tipped wand has a better rate of precision because it is made in different shapes and sizes. The disadvantage to both crystal and diamond microdermabrasion is they require at minimum 6 to 12 sessions in a medical clinic or a day spa. These appointments last up to an hour and the price tag can reach up to a thousand dollars. Luckily there exists a more cost effective microdermabrasion treatment.

At Home Microdermabrasion

Skin resurfacing products can now add to their list a microdermabrasion cream that can be used from home. Especially if made of all natural ingredients, this cream can produce long lasting results and is easy to use. A microdermabrasion cream abrades the surface of the skin using tiny particles to leave a 'polished' look to your face after its application. After repeated use a discolored or scarred skin surface is gradually removed. The enhancement of the surface skin cell turnover and the collagen and elastin self replenishment are two of its most effective microdermabrasion results.