With the wealth of microdermabrasion products available on today's market, choices aren't easy to make. Certain products are efficacious, others do little, certain products may cause discomfort, others are as smooth as silk. To further muddy the waters, professional microdermabrasion procedures are available, but why should we spend more for a microderm in a clinic or a spa when there are home treatments available that do just as good a job?

These questions and other concerns will be addressed in this article. First we will demonstrate the process of microdermabrasion, highlighting the latest and most effective skin polishing techniques. We will also demonstrate the benefits of microdermabrasion, the ease of its use, and demonstrate how you will be able to have a life time of healthy skin.

When microdermabrasion treatments first came about plastic surgeons used hand-held machines (similar to sandblasters) to spray and circulate high-pressure crystal flow onto the skin to polish away the initial layer (stratum corneum) of the skin using miniature serrated particles but these days, microdermabrasion can be undertaken at home to exfoliate and polish your skin more effectively than with your typical cleanser or washcloth routine.

What is Microdermabrasion

It is an exfoliation treatment that uses a various array of crystals to softly - but deeper than regular exfoliation - assist in removing dead cells and promote cell regeneration and collagen creation. The treatment assists in the diminishment of scars and dark spots, in addition to leaving dull skin looking more luminous and pores looking smaller, while eradicating oily skin. The treatment also aids in preventing pimples appearing due to pore obstruction.

Microdermabrasion can be done at home or in a spa or doctor's office using a professional machine.

Is home microdermabrasion worth the money?

Without a doubt, effective results are seen by most people. Microdermabrasion is highly recommended for individuals who refrain from undertaking professional procedures.

A lot of microdermabrasion treatments aggravate sensitive skin, but some of the products on today's market can not only treat sensitive skin problems but that can also rejuvenate and restore damaged skin cells. More importantly, the greatest benefit comes from the fact that microdermabrasion products can be applied in the comfort of your own home.