Jul 27 2008
What is a good home microdermabrasion product?
Lax11 asked:
I have heard really good things about microdermabrasion, but I cannot afford to go to a spa to have it done. Has anyone tried a home microdermabrasion product that they have liked?
RONNIE SALAS
I have heard really good things about microdermabrasion, but I cannot afford to go to a spa to have it done. Has anyone tried a home microdermabrasion product that they have liked?
RONNIE SALAS
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I’ve never used a “microdermabrasion product” that was called that specifically, BUT I have been using St. Ives Apricot Scrub for years and it has the same effect. It exfoliates naturally and keeps my skin very soft and “new” looking. I always use it at the end of my shower (because the skin is softened with being in the warm water from the rest of the shower) and VERY gently massage it onto my face and then rinse it off with the shower water — NEVER SCRUB! (Plus, it’s only about $5 for a tub of it that will last you a few months if you use it every day)
There is no “good” home microdermabraision product. Microdermabraision is an application that should be performed by a qualified professional (requirements vary by state).
Often home microdermabraision treatments are performed incorrectly (I have actually seen scars) or the skin is not protected correctly after treatment (no sun exposure). Would you pull your own tooth? Perform your own lasik surgery? Remove a mole yourself? St Ives scrub is not the same as microdermabraision performed by a professional.
I have been using at home microderma kits for about two years now… But you should know that the professional treatment is more effective than at home kits.
i understand you dont have the money… you have to find the right home kit. best products come from Neutrogena, Susan Lucci, dermanew and L’oreal, but there are hundreds of others that might work on you. my advice is to try and obtain some free samples online or from gift bags and try them on your face and than decide what to buy, because many kits may work on others but to you may cause irritations and breakouts.
hope this helps.