What Is Microdermabrasion Used For?

At some point last April, I decided to make myself into the internet’s guinea pig.

First of all, I realized that I’d stick to a skin care regimen more thoroughly if I was trying to make a point for my invisible internet friends. There would be no more of this deciding I’m too tired to do the full skin care regimen; no sneaking one of my son’s Stridex pads to wipe off my makeup; definitely no falling into bed with my makeup on. No cheating.

And so far, it’s working. I’ve been really good about the whole cleanse/treat/moisturize program. (Obviously, I need to bring the internet to the gym with me. And tape a picture of the internet onto my refrigerator. Heh.)

Anyway, this is my current regimen: Dr. Murad’s Resurgence night time skincare kit, plus two Garnier Nutritioniste products I really like and don’t want to give up: their Ultra-Lift eye cream and SPF28 Daily Moisturizer.*

Murad’s Resurgence line claims to target the effects of “hormonal aging,” i.e., what happens to our skin as we approach menopause. According to his website, this is what happens:
Low estrogen levels result in weakening of the collagen and elastin fibers. Wrinkles become more prominent, while the skin assumes a dull, discolored, rough, dry appearance. Additionally, women who never had acne in their life may discover unexpected breakouts because of a lack of estrogen in their bodies. You may find that you have an increase in facial hair as well as brown spots and increased sensitivity to skincare products.
Well, thank you Dr. Murad for pointing out all the things to be depressed about, at least when it comes to my complexion. And internet, it turns out I’ll make a great guinea pig for you, because all of it is happening to me–except for the unexpected breakouts (knock wood.)

Anyway, since May first, I’ve been using Murad’s Resurgence three step system. It consists of

Renewing Cleansing Cream (4.5 oz/$35) available on Amazon for $25.99

Age-Diffusing Serum (1 oz/$70) available on Amazon for $59.70

Age-Balancing Night Cream (1.7 oz/$80) available on Amazon for $59

I bought the three piece kit on Amazon for $119, when the three pieces purchased separately would cost $185. To find out more details about the products, I checked out Murad’s Resurgence website. The website sells the kits, but it also enrolls you into a monthly delivery system, which–no. Just no.

Also, can I just mention how embarrassing it is to buy something and discover, once you’ve done a little research for a blog post, that it has that “As seen on TV” thingie on the web site? These products have been featured in an infomercial! Shame spiral commencing in 3 … 2 … 1 … entering a shame spiral.

Anyway, so far, I like these products. However, I’m not recommending this kit or any Murad product until I’ve made it through the entire month, because there’s no point in being all enthusiastic about my new toy after only using it for a week, only to find out on day 20 that it breaks me out or gives me a rash.

And I made a video about it! Which I’ll embed here. So that you can listen to me ramble incoherently about it in real time.

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* If you click on the link to the Garnier Nutritioniste SPF28 Daily Moisturizer, you’ll discover that Amazon is selling it for $2.49, yay! Unfortunately, that’s because it has apparently been discontinued, boo! So I … um … just 1-clicked five bottles.

Disclaimer: The products that I’m not reviewing in this not-review were purchased by me by means of Amazon-1-clicking and two glasses of wine. I’m signed up with that thing that supposedly gives me money if people buy something they see on my blog, but I’ve never gotten a penny from it, so don’t go buy this Murad stuff thinking that you’re going to help send my son to college, because it’s not happening.