A professional microdermabrasion procedure is done in a doctors’ office. There are mainly two types of state of the art machines currently in use for this process. The first type of device basically passes finely ground aluminum oxide or sodium crystals onto the skin. It then simultaneously, vacuums them back up, along with your dead skin and any other debris lodged in pores. Another new type of machine utilizes a diamond-head tool to abrade over the skin, and then the same type of vacuuming process takes place. Both methods are proven to greatly reduce fine lines, acne, acne related scarring, discolored pigment and enlarged pores. The ultimate result is to give a smoother and refined texture and to greatly improve the general overall appearance of the skin.

Unfortunately, most of us are not able to run to the dermatologists to get a professional microdermabrasion treatment procedure. Luckily there are many products available to do a similar procedure designed for at home use. The same type of crystals are usually added to a cream base that you can use manually with fingers, rubbing in a circular motion all over your face and anywhere else you may need exfoliation. This can be done with excellent results.

When looking to purchase these microdermabrasion crystals or creams, remember that the finer the crystals, the better. Big chunks of unrefined crystals can make microscopic tears on your face. You may not be able to see the damage right away with the naked eye, however in due time they will become very noticeable when the skin starts to thin from the natural progression of aging.

Be sure to shop around and ask questions before purchasing. You can find a reputable distributor of the microdermabrasion crystals online and usually at a very reasonable cost. You can search for a dermatologist at www.dermatologistyellowpages.net