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Regarding the great amount of microdermabrasion products on the market it's really hard to find out which is the best product for the individual needs of your skin. It's a microdermabrasion jungle out there. Each cosmetic company says they have the ideal product, but information about which product to use for which demands is hard to find.

The Traditional Crystal Microdermabrasion

Tiny crystals which are blasted on the the skin are used in this method. The crystals used are usually aluminum oxide crystal or sometimes also called corundum crystals. Those light, but very hard crystals perform the peeling of the skin's dead cells on the top skin layer.

How it Works:

A cartridge filled with crystals feeds the machine consisting of a tubing system, wand and tip. After making contact with the skin they are being sucked back into the tubing system and stored in another container for disposal.

What it is Used for, its Pros and Contras

Due to the hard structure of aluminum oxide crystals this method is best suitable for deeper acne scars. Normal scars are much less affected by it. Another crystal method uses organic sodium bicarbonate crystals which are not as hard as aluminum oxide crystals, but have antiseptic properties. Due to this fact sodium bicarbonate crystals are best suitable as acute acne treatment.

Contra: Crystal microdermabrasion does have some risks to it, therefore it should only be done by specially trained persons. This can be very expensive. Inhalation of crystals can lead to serious problems for the respiratory system. The crystals should never reach into the eyes or nostrils as this can cause serious irritation of the mucous membranes.

Pro: Crystal microdermabrasion technique shows good results and is absolutely painless.

Home Microdermabrasion Methods

There are many home microdermabrasion kits available, they usually consist of a microdermabrasion cream containing crystals and a hand piece which massages the cream on the skin, some kits may also include a foam head to apply the cream regularly.

How it Works:

Before applying the microdermabrasion cream you should wash your face. The application of the cream should be done evenly and it should be massaged into the skin without applying too much pressure for a few minutes. Then, wash away all remains of the cream with lukewarm water and tap the skin gently dry.

What it is Used for, its Pros and Contras

A home microdermabrasion cream is ideal for moderate scarring, like chicken pox scars or acne. Home microdermabrasion creams give the skin a soft and smooth texture and they are, if not applied too often, completely unharmful for the skin.

Cons: There are no noticeable results in the application of the creams onto very deep scars, even though they still smooth out the skin.

Pro: Home microdermabrasion is easy and very effective depending on the depths of the scars. The microdermabrasion creams are usually modestly priced and affordable for every purse size. New creams which contain microcrystals and the skin cell renewal ingredient Helix Aspersa Muller glycoconjugates that help to speed up the skin renewal process are now available! If you want to know more about 'What is microdermabrasion?' you will find more information following this link.