Tips For Successful Microdermabrasion At Home

Long ago, if you wanted to smooth out your skin, you might reach for a rock or a shell to smooth out a rough spot. Centuries later, you could go the doctor for a surgical procedure – a process that was expensive and involved a lengthy recuperation. Thank goodness those days are long past.

Today you can undergo microdermabrasion in the privacy of your own home. Today, it is a non-surgical procedure that effectively removes the outermost layer of dead skin. The process can vary from machines you use at home to a fine grit that you use to debride your skin.

For really deep wrinkles, you may still want to visit your local dermatologist for a dermabrasion treatment. If yours is an issue of fine lines, wrinkles or small acne scars, then microdermabrasion is probably the right choice for you. The process is similar, but the cost and the recovery are vastly different. Recovery from dermabrasion might take several weeks, versus a day with microdermabrasion. And the cost difference? Consider the cost of a surgical procedure versus a product you can fit into your monthly make-up allowance.

The benefits of microdermabrasion are vast. Not only can you improve the appearance of your skin, but your lotions and moisturizers will penetrate far more deeply – and your make-up will go on far more smoothly than before.

Microdermabrasion products vary from simple exfoliators to skincare systems. Here is a sample of what is available to give new life to your skin:

DermaWand RHF Oxygenating Skin System comes with a collection of five skincare products and a cosmetic bag in which to store it. The key to the set is the DermaWand RHF (radio high frequency), which stimulates and massages your skin. As it lifts and refreshes your skin, it is enriched with oxygen for firmer tone and smoother texture. This newer version of the wand reaches a professional strength of 168,000 cycles per second. The wand is electrical, so you don’t need to worry about keeping batteries on hand. The skin system also comes with 2 ounces of Perfect Cleanser, Derma Prep, Hydra Fusion, a ¼ ounce of Lip XL and 4 ounces of Skin Quench. Don’t worry if you don’t feel prepared to handle all this. The set also comes with an instructional guide and DVD. Your skin will be in good hands.

For a more natural system, check out the Thann Body Scrub, Rice Bran Olive Oil Spray and Rice Grain Soap Bar set. It comes with three primary products: a bottle of Rice Bran Oil, a large tin of Sea Salt Scrub and a bar of Rice Grain Soap. The set comes in your choice of Aromatic Wood or Oriental Essence.

Independently the products all have their benefits. Used together, those benefits are multiplied.

Rice Bran Oil is a natural moisturizer made with ingredients native to Thailand. The olive oil will absorb quickly into your skin and prevent any moisture loss. The rice bran is a natural emollient, with anti-oxidant qualities and three types of vitamin E. For your senses, it also contains orange and tangerine oils – smells that will relax your mind.

Sea Salt Scrub exfoliates the skin naturally, leaving it soft and open to soaking in moisture. The sea salt will remove any dead skin cells.

Rice Grain Soap is a hefty 3.5-ounce bar of soap that will naturally scrub away dead cells. It also contains various types of vitamin E.

Plantogen Body Scrub Two Pack offers you a natural, sweet way to smooth your skin. It comes in a luscious vanilla-like fragrance. You will want one for yourself and one to share. Each 17-ounce jar contains:

-natural Australian raw sugar for natural exfoliation
-rice bran to buff your skin to a smooth sheen
-oils to hydrate your skin, such as soya bean oil, grape seed oil, sweet almond oil and jojoba oil

First massage the scrub over your damp skin and then rinse well. It can be used weekly to keep your skin polished or occasionally when you want to treat yourself.

Have some fun with your skin care with ClickR Skin Care No More Derma Drama two-piece set. It includes a Daily Dermabrasion Wash and Vanishing Mist.

The Daily Dermabrasion Wash contains vitamin E, which helps keep your skin young and your wrinkles at bay. It also has oat kernel extracts, a natural anti-oxidant that helps soothe irritated skin, and Panthenol Provitamin B5, a rich moisturizer made from rice husks. It also is made with grape seed extract, which help protect damaged skin.

The Vanishing Mist sounds as soothing as its name. It is made with aloe, which moisturizes and soothes the skin. It also has cucumber fruit extract, which helps reduce puffiness around the eyes, and Allantoin, a skin protector.

After washing your face with the dermabrasion cleanser, rinse it and pat it dry. Then mist your face with the Vanishing Mist, keeping your eyes closed, of course.