Microdermabrasion Benefits – What’s So Great About This Facial?

What Are the Biggest Microdermabrasion Benefits?

Microdermabrasion has been growing in popularity full steam ahead, and it’s quickly amassed a huge fan base. Clients love it as an occasional refresher, but also as a staple in their skincare routine, a reliable ally in keeping their skin flawless with a session every month or so.

Here’s why people love the microdermabrasion facial so much!

It Can Diminish a Number of Skin Issues

Microdermabrasion is a very versatile technique. It’s essentially a skin resurfacing treatment, so it can help tackle a range of conditions which affect the surface of the skin, like:

• Signs of aging
• Hyperpigmentation and melasma
• Shallow scars (especially acne scars)
• Large pores
• Blackheads and whiteheads
• Active acne (if the breakout isn’t too intense)
• Stretch marks

Apart from tackling particular skin issues, microdermabrasion improves the overall state of the skin. After a treatment, the skin looks fresher and feels smoother.

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It Does Gentle Skin Resurfacing

Basically, microdermabrasion removes the outermost layer of the skin, the epidermis layer made up of dead skin cells and built-up dirt. It reveals healthier, clearer new skin underneath. With repeated exfoliation of the epidermis layer, you can expect certain imperfections like hyperpigmentation to get diminished over time.

Skin resurfacing treatments are numerous and their intensity varies, but microdermabrasion is considered among the gentlest option.

And Effectively Unclogs Pores

Apart from exfoliation, microdermabrasion provides a suctioning effect, which cleanses the pores much more thoroughly than any scrub can. The suction removes all built-up sebum, dirt and dead skin from pores, effectively removing blackheads and whiteheads.

This form of pore cleansing is more advanced than basic extractions, as it’s much gentler on the skin, plus it removes the contents of pores immediately, This ensures no debris stays on the skin, eliminating the possibility of further contamination and new comedones or blemishes forming.

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It Doesn’t Have to Be a Facial – It Can Be Done on the Body

The technique is versatile, and while it’s most often used to perfect the skin on the face, it can also be done on other areas of the body where the skin is problematic.

For example, it can be used to diminish the visibility of stretch marks, or to treat bacne (acne on your back).

It’s Quick

A microdermabrasion treatment is a quick in-and-out procedure you can get in most beauty salons. The treatment is often done with add-ons, or it’s done as an add-on to other facials, so the total length of your appointment can vary.

But overall, it generally doesn’t take more than an hour.

It’s Painless

Unlike some other skin resurfacing procedures, microdermabrasion involves no pain or discomfort during or after the treatment. There is no breaking of the skin, no needles or lasers – just gentle exfoliation and suction.

Clients sometimes describe the sensation of suction as tickling and many find it pleasant. After all, the suctioning tip also does a sort of facial massage!

There’s No Downtime

One of the biggest microdermabrasion benefits is the fact that it doesn’t entail any downtime, except for maybe some slight redness or minor swelling. You can go right back to your day after a treatment, just do your best to protect your face from sunlight – freshly treated skin can be sensitive to sunlight exposure.

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You Can Even Do It at Home

While we always advise getting a professional treatment whichever technique you’re looking into, microdermabrasion can be done at home. There are now many DIY microdermabrasion systems available on the market suitable for at-home use.

However, please be aware that a DIY facial of any kind can never deliver the results a professional treatment can. At-home microdermabrasion systems are adapted for use by non-professionals, so most of them provide less intense suction, so you don’t risk going overboard and causing bruising.

Still, a definite advantage of DIY microdermabrasion is the fact that it’s more affordable. Granted, the systems don’t come that cheap, but since you can use them over and over again, it’s a significant money-saver in the long run. Just make sure to adjust your expectations, and more importantly – use the system following all instructions provided.

You don’t want to overwork your skin and damage its protective barrier!

Find out more about microdermabrasion at home in our guide.