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We all wish things like acne scars, fine wrinkles and sunspots were 100% avoidable. The fact is they can happen. The good news is you have options. In the effort to improve and eliminate these skin conditions, you should try microdermabrasion treatments.

How Does Microdermabrasion Work?

Microdermabrasion consists of a light abrasion that will partially or completely remove the dead outermost surface of the skin, the stratum corneum. It is performed at day spas, doctors' offices, and can even take place in the privacy of your own home

Microdermabrasion and Its Three Application Techniques

Crystal Microdermabrasion

Crystal microdermabrasion has always been 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. The exfoliation process occurs from these microcrystals. At the same time another part of the device is vacuuming dead skin cells, dirt and used crystals. There are two strengths that make this effective. The crystals' irregular shape makes them an effective abrader while its aluminum oxide component is the second hardest mineral after diamonds.

Diamond Microdermabrasion

Here a disposable or reusable diamond tipped wand is used as the abrading agent. The advantage for this method is it takes out the possibility of free flying crystals inadvertently hitting and damaging sensitive areas of the face. More exact precision can be applied from this tipped wand as it comes in different shapes and sizes. The downside for both these methods is a minimum of 6 to 12 application sessions that have to be conducted at 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. Fortunately a cheaper and more time efficient skin microdermabrasion treatment is out.

At Home Microdermabrasion

Skin resurfacing products have a new development in that now exists a microdermabrasion cream that can be used from home. In particular if the cream is made of all natural ingredients, it can produce long lasting results on top of being easy to apply. A microdermabrasion cream abrades the surface of the skin using tiny particles to leave a 'polished' look to your face after its application. Scarred or discolored outer layered skin is gradually removed upon repeated use. The microdermabrasion results are twofold. The surface skin cell turnover is enhanced and it causes the self replenishment of collagen and elastin to replace the older and drier layer of the skin.