ZENMED Cosmetics

Since it first appeared in Europe the skin care treatment known as microdermabrasion has grown in popularity year after year. Today it is one of the, if not the, most popular treatments on both sides of the Atlantic ocean. Utilizing a microdermabrasion machine fine crystals of aluminum oxide are blown, under pressure, onto the surface of the skin. The crystals remove the dead and dying skin cells on the surface which are then sucked back up into the machine.

Microdermabrasion is described as a non-invasive cosmetic procedure and, as such, the treatment carries little or no risked when it is performed by a professional who has been suitably trained and fully understands the nature of skin. Although the process is simple and can now be performed, using professional techniques, in the home with equipment costing as little as $200 the professional machines are far more powerful and, obviously, produce far better results (depending upon the skill of the technician).

One of the most immediate benefits that you will notice is the increased tightness of the skin and the fresh look and feel of it. Immediately following a session the skin can sometimes appear slightly red but this quickly settles to a healthy glow. Your skin will also have a nice sheen and far fewer open pores giving an incredibly youthful appearance which can improve of a course of treatments.

For many the most important benefit from microdermabrasion is the removal of comedones. These are the plugs in pores which are visible in blackheads and unseen in whiteheads. As these are part of the cause of acne by using microdermabrasion to condition the skin (which is free from active acne) so the new acne does not form, it is possible to bring outbreaks quickly under control and minimize the risk of new outbreaks.

There has been much written about how great microdermabrasion is for curing acne. Unfortunately it is not used extensively in this field and there are a great many people who would find such treatment to be “the miracle cure” they have been waiting for. Acne is a devastating illness which has a profound effect upon a sufferers life. So great is the effect that many sufferers spend small fortunes on acne remedies. By treating unaffected areas of skin it is possible to vastly reduce the amount of acne to the point that it has almost disappeared and, together with other acne treatments it can be brought under control.

There are plenty of acne treatments available but the regime has to be specific to the person as not all work for all people and it is very much a case of trial and error. Fortunately microdermabrasion appears to work to great effect on virtually anybody who suffers from acne and, because of this, it is extremely popular as both a cure and a preventative treatment.

For sufferers of acne who have been left with badly scarred skin microdermabrasion has the wonderful advantage in that it has been clinically proven to vastly reduce the visibility of acne scars. Furthermore it can remove, completely, lesser acne scars and even the tone of the skin. The treatment is also incredibly effective at removing fine lines, spider lines and fine wrinkles. Although many people notice a profound improvement after only a few sessions it is only after around 10 sessions that maximum benefits are obtained (which can then be maintained by regular “top up” treatments).

It is most probably because of the profound and varied benefits of microdermabrasion that it continues to be one of the most popular skin treatments available. Furthermore, nearly everyone can benefit from regular treatments and as more places offer it as a service competition increases which drives down the price. In some areas, where competition is high, virtually anybody can afford to incorporate the treatment into their skin care regime. Have you checked the prices in your area recently?