The common school of thought in skincare is that adding products to your skin will make it brighter and softer. Illuminating, highlighting, and brightening are some of the latest skincare buzzwords. Now, a once spa exclusive treatment is providing the masses with a new approach: taking it all off.
Microdermabrasion is a process in which tiny crystals are used to remove the most outer layer of skin. This process exfoliates the skin and can be used to treat light scarring, discoloration, and sun damage. The average price of having this treatment done at a spa can range from $200 to $1600. Multiple treatments are needed to experience any results.
No down time is required with microdermabrasion and it can be performed on any skin type or tone. What makes this treatment affective is that the exfoliation from the tiny crystals helps to thicken the collagen in your skin. Thicker collagen results in more taunt looking and smoother feeling skin.
At-home microdermabrasion kits allow users to give themselves treatments without spending a lot of money or making several trips to the spa. Listed below are three of our favorite kits you can use to get baby soft skin.
Neutrogena Microdermabrasion System
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This system is a great options for those who have sensitive skin or may be skeptical about whole idea of removing a layer of their own skin. At only $19.99 this kit is gentle on your skin and your pockets. The starter kit includes the microdermabrasion applicator, 12 puffs, an attachment head, and two AA batteries.
Olay Professional Microdermabrasion and Advanced Cleansing System
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What separates Olay’s system from the pack is that it is a microdermabrasion and cleansing system. The kit includes a cleansing brush head, microdermabrasion brush head, a three speed cleansing tool, cleanser, and 2 AA batteries. For $39.99 this system is a deal considering that is does more than just microdermabrasion.
PMD Microdermabrasion
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The system created by PMD is very similar to microdermabrasion machines used in spas nationwide. PMD uses aluminum oxide crystals and vacuum suction in order to gently exfoliate skin. Since its technology is most similar to the real thing, it come with a heftier price tag of $129.00. This kit also includes different applicator tips so you can do microdermabrasion all over your body.
What is your favorite way to pamper your skin?
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All I do is use a wonderful moisturizer! However, I have just begun to exfoliate and I am loving the results!