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You want fresher, healthier skin, with enhanced surface qualities and absorption? Consider microdermabrasion treatments. Other benefits include collagen regeneration, increased blood flow, and reduction in the appearance of scars, acne, wrinkles and dark spots. Microdermabrasion also enhances the penetration of other skin care products you use. In time your skin can become softer, less sensitive, and more hydrated.

Average skin renewal takes four to five weeks in a healthy young adult. This process slows with age and abuse. Long term overexposure to sunlight causes your facial skin cell renewal process to slow and your skin to thicken. This shields the under-layer of the skin and prevents further damage, but leaves you looking leathery and worn. The opposite effect can be noticed with microdermabrasion. You can actually signal your lower dermis to speed up cell renewal.

Microdermabrasion can artificially accelerate exfoliation. Microdermabrasion crystals actually sand away the most superficial layer of skin on your face. Continued use of microdermabrasion products can actually "reprogram" the basal (lower dermis) layer of your skin to regenerate more quickly. Microdermabrasion will stimulate faster cell production and replacement, improve cell nutrition, skin elasticity and texture.

There is a small risk of side effects. Temporary redness and irritation are the most common adverse reactions. Risks are higher with spa or salon microdermabrasion than home microdermabrasion. Which method is right for you?

Home treatments are very quick and afford you the privacy and convenience your own bathroom. The cost of microdermabrasion is only $1-3 per session, on average. Home systems are less effective than professional microdermabrasion. Does that mean it is not worthwhile? Consider this; your dentist can clean your teeth much better than you can, but does that stop you from brushing at home? I recommend that you take an up-close picture of yourself without makeup before your first treatment. Take another picture every two weeks to track your results.

What should you look for in a home microdermabrasion system? Creams should be made with aluminum oxide particles. An 8oz jar should last most people at least three months. The degree of exfoliation is controlled by the shape of the crystals, the amount of force and cream applied, and the frequency of use. Be sure the cleanser you use in conjunction is oil free and non-comedogenic. Use only over-the-counter strength products,

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