Microdermabrasion is a common cosmetic procedure in which the skin is scrub or abraded with finely ground mineral crystals to exfoliate the skin. It is commonly done in a doctor's office or spa center. However, you can get the benefits of this procedure in the comfort of your own home with microdermabrasion cream and/or microdermabrasion kits.

First of all we will review the history of microdermabrasion and then we will see how you can get its benefits in your home.

Predecessors of Microdermabrasion

The concept of abrading the skin is not recent. It can be dated as far back as 1500 BC when Egyptian doctors used paper similar to sandpaper to smooth out scars. More recently in the 1900's in Germany, a device with wheels and rasps was used to exfoliate the skin.

Half a century later, a motorized tool with wire brushes was invented to replace the earlier hand powered devices. Dermabrasion was born. It quickly became a popular procedure for treating skin blemishes, aging skin and scars, like acne scars. Even though it was popular, dermabrasion had its problems. For example, it needed to be performed with anesthesia because it caused pain, it required many weeks for the epidermis to heal back and it often led to more scarring.

In 1985 the first microdermabrasion machine was created in response to the side effects caused by dermabrasion. Since that time, the demand for microdermabrasion machines has exploded. For the most part, these machines are used by doctor's and cosmeticians in health or day spas.

Home Microdermabrasion Kits and Microdermabrasion Creams

Due to the popularity of microdermabrasion, now there are microdermabrasion kits that are available to the public in general. There is a wide offer of kits and creams that you can purchase for an affordable price and in the comfort of your own home.

There are two kinds of microdermabrasion kits. The first kind comes with a wand similar to the one used by professional machines. This kit usually includes a microdermabrasion guide, special attachments and a special scrub or gel.

The second type is a cream that can be applied with your fingers or a washcloth. Our microdermabrasion cream combines the most complete skin regenerating serum with the same abrading micro-crystals used with professional machines. The special serum is derived from the Helix aspersa (common garden snail) and is known for protecting, renewing, repairing and deeply moisturizing the skin.

The main difference between the two is price. The cream kits are more affordable than those that come with wands. However, both of these types are a good way to rid your skin of imperfections.