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Microdermabrasion Creams: Benefits and Disadvantages

by Sara Kitch

In these past years, microdermabrasion has become a popular cosmetic treatment for age spots, wrinkles, and even scars. It is a simple that doesn't require downtime or anesthesia. What's really great is that it can be done in a day spa or salon.

However, there are monetary and time issues to take into consideration. If at any moment money or time are an important issue, then you should consider using home microdermabrasion creams. These creams offer impressive results and are a gentler alternative to traditional microdermabrasion.

At home microdermabrasion systems will usually include a small machine that helps produce the "sanding" action. These machines can also come with removable attachments that can help you achieve different degrees of abrasion. These systems normally come with a microdermabrasion cream.

The cream contains micro crystals that abrade the skin even further. These crystals are usually the same as those used in traditional microdermabrasion. Most microdermabrasion creams contain aluminum crystals. This is a common ingredient, but if you consider it to harsh for your skin then you should try products that contain gentle natural ingredients to help soothe your skin while it is being abraded.

Some creams may contain a variety of soothing ingredients such as wheat germ, jojoba, green tea, grape seed and wine, bamboo, cucumber, almond extracts, and snail serum. These ingredients make the product more suitable for sensitive skin. You should stay away from creams that contain Vitamin A as this product triggers exfoliation and can damage your skin.

Here is a quick look at the benefits and the disadvantages of using at home microdermabrasion systems and creams.

Why you Should use Home Microdermabrasion Treatments

One of the main benefits of at home microdermabrasion treatments is the fact that you can save time and money. You can perform microdermabrasion as frequently as you like. The cost of these systems is considerably cheaper than traditional treatments.

You have control over the intensity of abrasion and the frequency of treatment. You can also decide to use a microdermabrasion cream that contains softer abrading crystals if you have sensitive skin. If you need to treat dry or sensitive skin, opt for a microdermabrasion cream that contains bicarbonate sodium crystals.

If you wnat you can perform microdermabrasion without the use of a machine. You can actually applying the cream and massage it using your fingertips.

You can also use a cleanser to clean your face instead of a microdermabrasion cream. As you can see, home microdermabrasion systems are quite versatile.

Why you Shouldn't use Home Microdermabrasion Treatments

While home microdermabrasion treatments are convenient, they might be too gentle to give you the results you are looking for. People that have extensive scarring, need to be very patient if they want see noticeable results.

Some people may have a negative reaction associated with harsh creams. If this is your case, then try out several different products until you find the one that is best for your skin type and condition.

Using an at home microdermabrasion cream is very convenient, but the microdermabrasion results take a while to show and may not be what you're looking for. However, BIOSKINEXFOL is an at home microdermabrasion treatment cream that contains both snail serum and abrading micro crystals. This wonderful mix of ingredients makes it the best natural scar treatment you can find. As a matter of fact, both of these ingredients are known to help remove damaged skin and promote the growth of new, healthy tissue. Not many products can offer that kind of help.

Published January 15th, 2010

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