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Microdermabrasion Becomes a Household Word

Remember the good ol' days when all it took to get ready to leave the house was throwing on a pair of jeans and t-shirt, putting your hair into a ponytail, splashing some water on your face, a toothbrush in the mouth and Viola! ready to go?

After husbands, kids, jobs, dishes, laundry … ad nauseam… it takes much more to look presentable before leaving the house in the mornings. What most women want to know is, "Can I get my young skin back?" The answer, thankfully, is not a resounding, "No!"; instead it's a, "Yes, it's possible, especially if you take proper care of your skin and try a few skin rejuvenating treatments."

Hmmm, have I sparked your interest? Come with me, let's talk about microdermabrasion and younger skin.

Microdermabrasion is a skin treatment that works to remove the top layers of old and dead skin cells. The result is shinier, healthier, younger and smoother skin that can erase or reduce the wrinkles and fine lines of aging as well as diminish the appearance of acne scarring and other common facial blemishes.

There are several ways to experience a successful microdermabrasion treatment. Microdermabrasion can be performed in the office of a specialist such as a surgeon or esthetician, or it can be done in the convenience and privacy of your own home.

In a specialist's office, the treatments can average $150 per session and multiple sessions are usually required to obtain and retain the smooth and youthful appearance. In most states, insurance does not cover the procedure - although it doesn't hurt to try if you have a comprehensive plan.

When microdermabrasion is performed in a professional setting, the time frame for the treatment is relatively quick when compared to other skin care rejuvenation treatments. In fact, microdermabrasion has been called the "lunch hour plastic surgery" by some. Recovery time is also quite short. In-office treatment consists of a stream of aluminum oxide crystals sprayed across the area of treatment in a fine "mist" of crystals. A separate pump mechanism removes the exfoliated dead skin cells and crystals from the region. It's easy, fast and effective.

If, however, you are like the millions of women who either can't carve out an extra hour on a routine basis for a professionally administered microdermabrasion treatment or simply don't relish the idea of handing over $150 for something they can do in their own home, then you've come to the right place. Below you will find three products that offer professional office quality results for a fraction of the price and the convenience you can only find in your own home.

Any product that is effective for skin care must do two things for the skin: moisturize and exfoliate. Let's repeat - the products you choose for your skin care should always, at a minimum, moisturize and exfoliate.

The following do-it-yourself microdermabrasion products do both, and can be done anytime and anywhere.

Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion in a Jar contains honey for moisturizing and magnesium oxide for exfoliating. Additionally, this affordable product contains grapefruit seed extract, jojoba seed oil, oat kernel extract, and chamomile.