Microdermabrasion is a common procedure in which the skin is exfoliated using finely ground mineral crystals. Usually, it is performed in a health spa or at a doctor's office. However, you can use a microdermabrasion cream and/or microdermabrasion kits to get the same benefits in the comfort of your own home.

First, we will take a look at the history of microdermabrasion. Then we will move on to how you can attain its benefits with having to go to the doctor's office.

Precursors to Microdermabrasion

The concept of abrading the skin has been around for centuries. It can be dated as far back as 1500 BC when Egyptian doctors used paper similar to sandpaper to smooth out scars. During the 1900's in Germany, a device was designed with rotating wheels and rasps to be used as an exfoliating apparatus.

Half a century later, a motorized tool with wire brushes was invented to replace the earlier hand powered devices. This way dermabrasion was born. It quickly became a popular procedure for treating skin blemishes, aging skin and scars, like acne scars. However, dermabrasion did have its problems despite its popularity. For example, the procedure was painful and required anesthesia, it required weeks of downtime to heal the epidermis and, worst of all, it often led to scarring.

In response to these side effects, the first microdermabrasion machine was created in 1985. Since then, the market for microdermabrasion machines has increases exponentially. Most of these machines are used in doctor's offices and day or health spas.

Home Microdermabrasion Kits and Microdermabrasion Creams

Because of the popularity of microdermabrasion, microdermabrasion kits are now available in most every drug store. There is a wide range of creams and kits that you can use in your home and at an affordable price.

Microdermabrasion kits can be of two different kinds. The first type of kit is the one that comes with a wand similar to the one used by professionals. This wand usually includes special attachments, a special scrub or gel and a microdermabrasion guide.

The second type is a cream that can be applied with your fingers or a washcloth. Our microdermabrasion cream combines the most complete skin regenerating serum with the same abrading micro-crystals used with professional machines. The serum is derived from the Helix aspersa and has the power to protect your skin, renew and repair it and keep it fully moisturized.

Price is the differentiating factor between these two kinds of kits. The kits containing wands are usually more expensive. Nevertheless, both of these kits can help you get rid of your skin imperfections.