Do you believe good skin is a matter of beauty? Most of us do. The fact is, good skin is not a matter of beauty it is a matter of health. Without healthy skin it is impossible to have beautiful skin.
MICRODERMABRASION: RESULTS YOU NEVER IMAGINED!!!!
Microdermabrasion is a non-surgical, non-invasive skin resurfacing procedure that has been created to work with the skin's system of growth and replacement. A fine, controlled spray of crystals removes the outer layer of the skin, accelerating your own skin cell turnover, revealing the younger looking, tighter, healthier skin underneath.The average procedure takes fewer than 30 minutes, depending on your skin type and condition. Microdermabrasion is a safe procedure for all skin types and all skin colors. Many people will notice improvements in the texture and appearance of their skin immediately after the first treatment. It is, however, also very important to provide essential nutrients and sun protection to your newly exposed and healthier skin. When microderm is used in conjunction with a specially designed home care regimen and treatment plan, the procedure can make healthy skin a reality.
SOME BENEFITS OF MICRODERMABRASION
Decreases Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Prevents Fine Lines & Wrinkles
Decreases Acne
Decreases Acne Scarring
Sun Damaged Skin
Skin Clarity and Texture
Decreases Pore Size
Helps Alleviate Hyper pigmentation and More!
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Microdermabrasion is a cosmetic technique that uses a mechanical medium for exfoliation to remove the outermost layer of dead skin cells from the epidermis. It is a non-invasive procedure and may be performed in-office by a trained skin care professional.[4] It may also be performed at home using a variety of products which are designed to mechanically exfoliate the skin. Many salon machines and home-use machines use adjustable suction to improve the efficacy of the abrasion tool. Recently cosmetic scrub products that contain fine grit made from the pits of various fruits and from other materials are using the term microdermabrasion in their marketing.
Micro variation of the process is said to use salicic and glycolic acid. Different proportions are used, but said to be manditory for the process (citation needed). More educated clients using the process have said that non-invasive, more natural chemical can be used, but is simply not a procedure followed by major beauty salons for reasons due to funding and lack of education. Although alternative chemicals are only of a concern to those with sensitive skin.
Dermabrasion is generally used to refer to a surgical procedure that abrades away the top layers of the skin. The term microdermabrasion generally refers to a non-surgical procedure that abrades less deeply than dermabrasion. Although the mechanism of the two procedures is similar, the difference in the depth of the abrasion results in different recovery times. Dermabrasion recovery time may take as much as several weeks to several months whereas microdermabrasion recovery time may be as little as one to two days.[5]After microdermabrasion, skin will be much more sensitive to sun exposure. It is best to keep out of the sun and wear sunscreen at all times after the procedure.[6]
Microdermabrasion may be performed to decrease the appearance of superficial hyperpigmentation, and photo-damage, as well as diminish fine lines, wrinkles, and shallow acne scars. Removing the dead skin will aid in the penetration of skin care products by up to 50% and make-up will go on much more smoothly.[7]
The first microdermabrasion unit was developed in Italy in 1985, using small inert aluminium oxide crystals to abrade the skin. In 1986, other European markets had introduced the technology, which was immediately adopted by physicians for mechanical exfoliation. There were 10 microdermabrasion units on the market in Europe by the end of 1992. In 1996, Mattioli Engineering partnered with one of the Italian designed machines and started working towards meeting FDA requirements for the USA. By the end of 1996, the FDA issued the first approval letter for microdermabrasion machines. In January 1997, the first microderm machine was being sold and marketed in the US. The diamond tip was introduced in 1999 and the bristle tip was introduced in 2005. [8]
Microdermabrasion has evolved from rocks, stones and shells to crystals, particle-free diamond tips and particle-free bristle tips. Once the desired amount of exfoliation has been reached, some microdermabrasion units will then infuse a skin specific solution into the skin.
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Aluminium oxide crystals: 100 micrometres; aluminium oxide is relatively chemically inert and generally recognized as safe.[citation needed]
Sodium bicarbonate & sodium chloride crystals.
Organic grains: used to buff and polish; made from trees, plants, agricultural crops, straw, reeds, maize, sunflower, cane sugar
Diamond tips: can be natural but usually synthetic for lower costs; erythema (redness) is partially due to circulation rather than only irritation.[9]
Bristle tips: bristles are pliable, so they move with the skin allowing for aggressive treatments without added irritation.
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