Microdermabrasion
You’ve probably heard this word, if you haven’t already tried it out. Microdermabrasion uses physical exfoliation to slough away the top layer of skin, helping to give it a healthy glow and helping to increase cell turnover.
Microdermabrasion uses physical exfoliation to slough away the top layer of skin, giving a healthy glow & helps increase cell turnover.
— Deux Bella (@BelleVieADeux) January 3, 2016
Why Is This Beneficial
When we are younger (think anytime before we turn 21) our skin turnover rate gives us an entire new layer of skin every 28 days. As we age, that time decreases. Environmental factors contribute to this, i.e.; free radicals, UVA/UVB exposure, smoking, etc.
With a microdermabrasion your skin tone and texture are renewed while fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, and mild acne scarring are reduced. The microdermabrasion process polishes the skin and stimulates production of healthy skin cells and collagen. A microdermabrasion is also perfect for maintaining healthy-looking skin.
Microdermabrasion can:
- Improve age spots and black heads.
- Improve hyper-pigmentation (patches of darkened skin).
- Exfoliate your skin, resulting in a refreshed appearance.
- Lessen the appearance of stretch marks.
- Reduce or eliminate enlarged pores.
- Treat acne and the scars left by acne.
- Helps to thicken your collagen, which results in a younger looking complexion. Collagen is a protein in your skin that’s abundant when you’re a child and makes skin appear taut and smooth. Collagen production declines as we age, resulting in looser, uneven skin.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Maybe you’ve been to a spa or dermatologist’s office for a microdermabrasion treatment. If so, you may have loved how each and every dead skin cell was removed, leaving you with softer skin, fewer fine lines and even a reduction in acne. A microderm treatment can be done in about an hour. Your complexion will continue to improve for a few days following the procedure. Microdermabrasion can be done as needed or as a series to treat specific concerns.
Microdermabrasion procedure steps
Imagine a very fine sand blaster and you’ll get a picture of how microderm works. It uses microparticles, or a diamond-tipped wand, to remove the top layer (epidermis) of your skin and stimulate new skin growth.
*Microdermabrasion is not recommended for keratosis sufferers, people with undiagnosed lesions, active rosacea or severe acne, those with diabetes, auto-immune disorders, fragile capillaries, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis or lupus.
Two kinds of procedures
There are two kinds of microdermabrasion treatments.
- One approach involves a hand-held device that streams tiny crystals across your skin.
- An attached vacuum simultaneously suctions those exfoliating crystals back into the machine, along with the dead or loosened skin.
- The newer approach uses a diamond-tip wand that is gently moved across your skin to exfoliate.
- Each treatment will last about a half hour. You may feel a very mild scratching as the procedure removes the superficial skin cells.
- Additionally, you’ll notice a vibrating sensation akin to a massage. There is also a suction mechanism to lift off the dead skin.
At Home Treatments
While we LOVE a professional treatment, sometimes you don’t have the time or the money to get into your favorite esthetician or dermatologists office. What if we told you that you could find similar benefits to these professional treatments using at-home microdermabrasion products? It’s totally possible. There are tons of tools, scrubs and creams out that claim to do the job, so Deynece and I did the dirty work and narrowed down the list of those that give the best results.
- PMD- This is OUR favorite at home system so far! We will be doing an in-depth review and tutorial of this snazzy little device.
- Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Exfoliating Cream
- DDF Revolve 400X Micro-Polishing Systems
- Olay Regenerist Microdermabrasion and Peel System (less effective than those on this list, but at the top of the budget friendly options).
Have you ever tried a professional microdermabrasion? Have you tried any of these at-home treatments? Or any others you either love or hate? We’d love to hear your experience!
As our skin care series continues, we are going to share some DIY exfoliation recipes that you can incorporate into your skin care regimen as well! We hope you join us!
XOXO- M&D
Comments (28)
I really want to try this, thanks for such an awesome review.
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Ive never tried the microdermabrasion ,but it sounds like something Id try sometime!
It really makes such a difference!
Yes, microdermabrasion is great. I have never had a professional treatment, but I do do them at home with a home unit. Love the smoothness.
Awesome! Yes, I love doing my at-home treatments with the PMD! I think it’s nice to get a professional one like 2x a year if you are doing them at home, rather than the 4 -8 weeks if you aren’t.
But I am all about the at-home if I can still get great results.
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I definitely need to look into getting one of these treatments. I have some super annoying acne scars and dark spots that I have been trying my best to get rid of! This may do the trick.
LiveLifeWell,
Allison
Seriously- you will love it! Get the PMD if you can get it shipped to Japan (that’s where you are right?)
A good microdermabrasion has really helped me acclimate to the climate I am in quicker, I have noticed through all of our moves and travel as well. It’s perfect for dark spots where some things like IPLs and other laser treatments can’t be done on dark spots or darker skin. Like I am just olive tone and I can’t have some things done I am going to film a tutorial on using the PMD because at first your like????? But then it’s the easiest thing ever.
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I’ve never had a professional microdermabrasion but I have done an at home one from Mary Kay and love it! I love how it makes my skin afterwards.
Thank you
I’ve wanted to try microdermabrasion for a while! Thank you for sharing this!!!
Do it! I know you’ll love it!
I’ve never had professional microderm abrasion, but I think as I get older and get more serious about taking care of my skin that is something I’ll definitely look deeper into doing
xoxo, SS
The Southern Stylista
I hope so! It’s so great. I didn’t have my first one until my early 20s and it’s not something you need all the time when your younger, depending on how much you’ve damaged your skin early on
I did not know that microdermabrasion helps to thicken your collagen. Thanks for sharing!
Of course! Yes so many amazing benefits for your skin!!
I have never tried it, but I really want to. I never thought much about skin care until recently
It’s amazing how quickly your overall skin health can change once using great products and doing these awesome at home treatments.
I’ve always wondered about microdermabrasion and this post was so informative! Thank you for sharing this information.
I’m glad it gave you information! That’s the goal
it’s such a great procedure to add to your skin care arsenal!
I got this done a couple times because my mom is a dermatologist and it made my skin look great!!!
Yessss! Lucky to have a derm mom!
i have never tried it, but I really want to. I never thought much about skin care until recently
I didn’t when I was younger and it’s crazy the difference it can make!
I have never heard of this treatment before. Thank you for the review. Really quite useful.
It’s so great! For both men and women!
I want to try this for my skin.
It’s amazing!!