Our skin fulfills vital duties. Its basic function is to protect our internal organs from external pathogens and harm, while also helping regulate our body temperature and moisture levels. Because of this it is not uncommon to see how our skin is often abused and neglected.

After a certain amount of time, our skin will begin to show signs of wear and tear. This is when we start seeing blemishes, scars and dark spots instead of smooth and even skin. You can turn to microdermabrasion if you want to deal with these skin problems.

Microdermabrasion is a very simple process that involves a mechanical abrasion of the skin to remove the top layer. It has been around for centuries as a way to eliminate dark spots, sun damage and scars. In the last few decades, it has gone from the doctor's office to the spa to an at home treatment cream.

Microdermabrasion creams are more convenient for most people because they help you save time and money. You can even vary the amount of interventions and the intensity of each treatment depending on your needs.

Home Microdermabrasion can Help

In general, microdermabrasion is a cosmetic procedure that removes the outermost layer of skin by using light abrasion, helping remove the dead skin cells that are trapped on your skin. This specific type of technique works to remove skin that has been damaged by the sun, or scarring. Microdermabrasion creams can be just as effective if you use them regularly.

*Age spots

As we age dark spots (hyperpigmentation) become more evident. Sun damage and acne can lead to a localized darkening of the skin. These spots can make your skin look dull, uneven and unhealthy.

Microdermabrasion, however, can slowly remove the layers of the skin that have been affected with hyperpigmentation problems.

*Scars

Scars are a common occurrence that often forms when the body tries to heal a wounded area as quickly as possible to avoid blood loss and infection. Scars can be extensive if the wound is large, but fortunately microdermabrasion can help.

Microdermabrasion comes in and inflicts "damage" to the skin in order to speed up the healing process. This "damage" makes the renewal process act more quickly, which as a result, helps replace scar tissue with normal skin in less time than usual.

*Sun damage

Once again, microdermabrasion replaces the uppermost, damaged layer of your skin with a healthy layer of skin cells. When using a microdermabrasion cream, make sure that you apply it on an area of the skin that is NOT sunburn, if you do this will lead to possible breakage and infection.