Home Treatment Can Improve Skin’s Look

Your skin is exposed to environmental elements every day. Over the years, the sun’s rays, pollution and other damaging agents can take a toll on your skin. Microdermabrasion can help reduce or eliminate the wrinkles and fine lines, “crow’s feet,” age spots, light acne scars and undesired pigmentation that may appear on the skin over time.

Microdermabrasion can help reduce or eliminate wrinkles, age spots and other skin problems. (Photo: Elizabeth Acosta)

Microdermabrasion is a non-chemical, non-invasive procedure that uses a spray of microcrystals to remove the outermost layer of dry, dead skin cells and reveal younger, healthier-looking skin. Microdermabrasion also encourages the production of a new underlying layer of skin cells with higher levels of collagen and elastin, which further improves your skin’s appearance. Microdermabrasion is much gentler than dermabrasion, which is a more intensive procedure used to treat deeper facial lines, extreme sun damage and scars.

Candidates with fine facial lines or wrinkles, age spots, sun damage, uneven pigmentation, clogged pores, skin texture problems or minor scars are good candidates for microdermabrasion. The gentleness of microcrystals can eliminate or improve skin imperfections and conditions by removing the upper layer of dead and damaged skin cells to reveal new, fresh skin.

The cost of microdermabrasion depends on factors such as the amount of microdermabrasion a client needs, the number of treatments, the fees of the treating physician and the geographic region where the treatment is administered. The cost of microdermabrasion is less expensive than that of some other cosmetic options for facial rejuvenation, particularly surgical procedures such as a face lift. You can also use an at-home kit. A very popular kit is Mary Kay’s TimeWise Microdermabrasion kit. The kit includes a microdermabrasion refiner and a pore minimizer. When you use these two products together, you can dramatically improve skin texture, improve fine lines, immediately make pores look smaller and they leave you with a radiant skin.

The TimeWise Microdermabrasion Plus set (Photo: Mary Kay)

The Mary Kay microdermabrasion set costs $55. This is much more cost effective compared to having a procedure, which can cost from $75-$200 depending on the spa or clinic.

The results of microdermabrasion can be seen almost immediately. Just one microdermabrasion session can improve the skin’s color, tone, and health. After treatment, the face should have a fresh appearance and a smooth, soft texture. However, the microdermabrasion system is most effective after performing multiple treatments.

And, microdermabrasion is safe. One of the important benefits of microdermabrasion is its safety. It is a non-invasive treatment with minimal risks. Microdermabrasion can significantly enhance the complexion without affecting the deeper layers of the skin.

Article by Elizabeth Acosta. For more information on products that can assist with your beauty needs or a complimentary skin care analysis, contact her at elizabethkacosta@marykay.com.