Microdermabrasion for oily skin is a way of scrubbing the skin with special crystals, a technique called exfoliation. Exfoliation helps keep skin refreshed, youthful and allows products to absorb easily to deeper layers, improving their results. Oily skin is often found to be thicker and resists natural exfoliation more than normal and dry skin does so this is a great way to improve skins look quickly.
There are two main ways microdermabrasion can be done at home. One way is with a tool similar to those used at the doctor’s or esthetician’s office. Another way is with a cream that is easily applied with the fingers. Both have their benefits and drawbacks.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Microdermabrasion Exfoliating Cream is one at home option. It is less expensive than at home equipment and good for a first time user because of the gentle nature. Along with the micro-fine crystals there are several other benefits to the skin in this cream.
Grapefruit, lemon and orange extracts energize and add a naturally refreshing scent. Vitamin E is added to keep the skin soft. Chamomile, aloe vera and hibiscus flower combine to heal, soothe and hydrate the skin. Retinyl Palmitate, a form of vitamin A, promote skin renewal at a cellular level while adding the anti aging properties of improving fine lines and skin texture.
The retinyl palmitate can be irritating for some so it’s best to start off slowly. As with any manual scrub, it’s best to be very cautious of the pressure used in application and the amount of time spent on any area of the face as it’s possible to over irritate some areas.
Another option is the NuBrilliance Microdermabrasion System. This is the at home version of the professional diamond tipped machine. Rather than using crystals to scrub the skin with the machine uses a diamond tip to scrub the skin. There is also a suction tool to assist with cleaning out the pores.
There are complaints that the tip is too large and hard to use around the nose, but over all many find it to be nearly as good as getting it done by a professional at a fraction of the cost.
Microdermabrasion for oily skin is a good way to refresh your skin in a matter of minutes. However, be cautious in over stimulating oily skin with too much scrubbing too often. It can make oily skin react by producing more oil. As with any new skin treatment, start off slowly and work your way up to your ideal level of treatment frequency that leaves your skin soft and glowing but not too overworked.
I have tried both of these products and they are really good. But they are not as good doing to a real medical facility and getting real microdermabrasion. I understand, though, that many people can’t afford to a get the real procedure. In that case, these products are a good option.
Agreed. Real microdermabrasion in a real clinician’s office is more extreme and, in most cases, more effective. Otherwise, who would pay those big bucks if the same result could be achieved at home?
In order to reach a wider audience, we wanted to do something for the “at home” crowd, before we wrote about clinical microdermabrasion in a doctor’s office or medical spa. In the future, we plan on doing a post or two about “real” microdermabrasion for oily skin.