Three main benefits stand out for home microdermabrasion solutions: they are a relatively cheap, non-invasive skin care treatment that works.

Microdermabrasion treatments help you with your oily skin, clogged pores, acne inflammation, age spots, acne and other scars, fine lines, dry skin, wrinkles, stretch marks, melasma and other pigmentation problems (and many more) simply by reinitiating the manufacture of skin cells. As we mature, our skin does not make new cells as quickly or as healthy as when we were younger (as in 60 days versus 28 days). By taking advantage of our bodies' natural responses, microdermabrasion leads to the production of new cells that replace those plagued by skin disorders.

Although less pricey than other cosmetic treatments, microdermabrasion can still be a strain on your budget. Then, you would also need to think through time spent in treatment (about 30 minutes each session), the number of follow-up treatments and making and getting to and from appointments.

What are my Options?

In answer to the inconvenience and cost of professional microdermabrasion, home microdermabrasion options have grown exponentially in popularity and typically come in two models. The kits more closely resemble a professional setting, coming with tools and exfoliating crystals or other roughened surfaces. Also taking off is the home microdermabrasion cream.

These systems exfoliate the skin to a considerate degree. Even after the first treatment, skin softens, scar tissue is lessened or otherwise completely eliminated, stretch marks lighten, age spots diminish and most importantly, wrinkles are less etched. However, the biggest improvements will be seen later.

Just a few skin exfoliation treatments will alter the dermal layer (the skin layer below the epidermis) chemically. The skin cells begin to arrange themselves better. Cellular renewal is faster. These cells are larger. Collagen and elastin proteins become larger in number. Mature skin is thinner than adolescent skin and this proliferation of skin cells will get rid of wrinkles. Microdermabrasion serves also as a scar treatment that can dissolve acne scars and other unattractive skin problems by restoring from below. All of your pigmentation problems are solved when your skin starts over again from scratch.

Home Microdermabrasion Lotions

Professional results can be achieved with an exfoliate cream. These microdermabrasion lotions operate in a number of ways to attack the same ailments as pro microdermabrasion treatments, reducing the signs of premature aging and removing old and rough scars. They can be used by themselves or in conjunction with professional or at home treatments to sustain results.

Microdermabrasion facial creams include abrasive crystals, typically aluminum oxide, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride or magnesium oxide. If you specifically need an acne treatment, you can also consider selecting an option with aluminum oxide as research shows it to have antibacterial properties. You can also find 100% natural skin care treatments on the market.

Different ingredients can be found in microdermabrasion exfoliate lotions. These lotions will often come with the essential vitamins for skin health, such as A, C and E. Others will also contain ingredients with skin soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, like shea butter. An additional ingredient to look for are active enzymes as they help break down the skin.