What to Expect When You Use a Microdermabrasion Kit at Home
May 1, 2010 by Alba Swanson
Filed under Skin Care
You hear of more and more ladies ditching their normally expensive professional dermabrasion treatments for some that are cheaper and can be used at home. Even people who have never tried the treatments are beginning to listen to the pros of using an at home kit.
There are right ways and wrong ways to use home microdermabrasion kits, and their growing popularity makes this information imperative, as it affects great numbers of women. Aware of a brand new market, many cosmetic companies are creating their own, at-home kits for consumers. But deciding which one to try raises all sorts of questions.
Although home kits are completely safe to use, some can also induce minor side effects while working to achieve the astonishing end results. Sometimes consumers aren’t prepared for the possible side effects. Also, consumers who may have special skin conditions should take advanced and advised precautions. A common oversight for most consumers is not gaining prior knowledge on how microdermabrasion works. Before using any home kit you should learn about how the treatment works, what end results can be accomplished using the kit, and what the products contained within the kit are, especially what ingredients are contained within the special application creams.
So the pertinent question is, which home kit is right for your skin?
You have already made the decision that your skin will benefit from microdermabrasion, but you refuse to pay outrageous amounts for in-office treatments. What it all boils down to, then, is finding the right kit for you and your needs. Choices abound with a range of prices and features you can select from. Of course, price is a big factor in making your decision, but there are other important considerations to determine as well.
Not all kits produce the same results. Concentrating on your specific needs will help to determine the best kit for you. Some kits focus mainly on reforming skin tone while reducing redness. Yet there are still others that claim that while they can reform skin tone and reduce redness, they will also be able to reduce fine lines, wrinkles and help old acne scars disappear. If you want a product that can produce all of these features, look for a kit made by Dermanew or Neutrogena. These brands provide a special applicator tool or sponge for you to be able to apply the crystallized creams. Olay sells a product that is an all-in-one microdermabrasion and peel system , but doesn’t utilize an applicator, and it doesn’t offer the same results. In this kit, the cream is applied with your hand.
A main thing to consider when evaluating kits, is the sensitivity of your skin. As most of these kits can induce side effects, such as mild breakouts, being able to purchase a kit specifically designed for sensitive skin is a huge sell point. Dermanew has created a microdermabrasion kit for sensitive skin. Consumers that are acne-prone can also get a kit from Dermanew especially created for their skin type.
The most vital part of the kit is the cream. Look for creams that include crystals made with aluminum oxide, as these are the same kinds professionals use. The crystals provide the strength to get the peel you’re looking for.
Here you’ll find tips on how to research and purchase the right home microdermabrasion kit for your skin. There will also be advice for those new to performing microdermabrasion at home, and the mistakes they must avoid. And perhaps most important of all, you’ll become aware of those who should never consider using a microdermabrasion kit.