Traditional microdermabrasion involves aluminium oxide crystals being blasted to your skin while simultaneously vacuuming the dead skin cells and crystals back up. This method, although effective, allows the possibility of crystals embedding into your pores and causing cross contamination. I have been treating my clients with crystal free microdermabrasion for the last few years with impressive results. Crystal free eliminates the possibility of cross contamination. The top of the steel wands are embedded with diamond crystals. Your skin is exfoliated with the appropriate wand for your skin type and the dead skin cells are vacuumed up at the same time. Since there are no loose crystals, it becomes easier to work closer around the eyes, nose and mouth area allowing access to fine lines around lips and crows feet around eyes. Exfoliating the skin with microdermabrasion stimulates collagen production and allows for better penetration of serums and solutions that enhance the results of the treatment.
Most skin types can be treated successfully, but anyone with skin disorders should consult with their physician about the contraindications that may occur. Remember, for improvement of the overall health of your skin a microdermabrasion treatment is simple and non-invasive.
There are various types of acne that affect women throughout their lifetime. 85% of adolescents and young adults from ages 12 to 35 suffer from some varying degrees of acne, and more than 50% of adult women suffer from occasional breakouts. Acne vulgaris is the most common acne effecting teens and young adults presenting comedones, inflamed papules and pustules. During puberty, a hormone known as DHT (dihydrotestosterone) can over-stimulate the sebaceous glands, resulting in an excessive production of sebum. This oil accumulates in the follicles and clogs the pores, resulting in acne.