Say hello to younger looking skin with microdermabrasion
updated the 6 October 2015 à 22:28
If you wish to achieve an “instant facelift” without going under the knife, microdermabrasion might just be the answer. The best part – you can do it at home with our round up of 10 microdermabrasion home kits to try.
If getting rid of blackheads and acne is on your target list, microdermabrasion might just be that solution for you. This aesthetic procedure has been gaining the interest of many in the last few years. From A list celebrities to bloggers, many have tried this procedure only to reveal that it has helped in achieving younger looking skin.
WHAT IS IT?
Microdermabrasion makes use of organic ingredients such as lignin and cellulose. This unique blend helps to gently exfoliate the skin non-invasively. This process last for 40 minutes on average and is suitable to be done by both men and women of any skin tone and skin type. The gentle polishing of skin helps to get rid of any dry and damaged surface skin and in the process of doing so stimulates the production of collagen (nature’s youth ingredient) and increases blood flow.
WHO SHOULD CONSIDER MICRODERMABRASION?
While everyone can try microdermabrasion, this procedure is especially beneficial for individuals with skin concerns such as dull skin, mild acne and scaring. Should you suffer from deeper acne scaring, multiple treatments might be needed but it comes with virtually no side effects over time. Treatments are often customized to suit the individual’s skin needs.
WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER?
Before the treatment, the skin is cleansed to remove any traces of makeup and oils. The skin is lightly stretched in order to create some tension. This helps in achieving effective abrasion. During the process, minimal discomfort is experienced. After the treatment, it is important to continously apply moisturizer to soothe the skin. As the surface skin is removed, it is important to protect the skin with sunscreen when outdoor trips are made. This is because the photo sensitivity of the skin increases after the treatment.
HOW FREQUENT SHOULD THIS TREATMENT BE DONE?
As much as the idea of having polished skin sounds wonderful, caution should be taken when performing this treatment at a aesthetics boutique or even at home. Depending on your skin tolerance, it is recommended to start with weekly treatments to accustom your skin to the effects of microdermabrasion. After 3 weeks, you can choose to change it to a monthly maintenance regimen.
We personally love how scarring and skin pigmentation issues can be reduced with such an innovative treatment. Head over the gallery up top for a round up of try-at-home microdermabrasion products for brighter and clearer skin.
Perin Sidhu
