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Our skin fulfills many important 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's not rare to see our skin take a beating.

After a certain period of time you'll begin to see the signs of damage and neglect. This is when we start seeing blemishes, scars and dark spots instead of smooth and even skin. To help deal with these types of skin issues, you can rely on a common form of treatment: microdermabrasion.

Microdermabrasion is a mechanical abrasion method that removes the top layer of the skin. 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. They help you save time and money. Also, you can use them more or less frequently depending on your needs.

Home Microdermabrasion can Help Treat Your Skin Problems

In general, microdermabrasion is a cosmetic procedure that uses light abrasion to remove the outermost layer of skin, where dead skin cells are trapped. Microdermabrasion can diminish and remove dark spots cause by solar damage as well as to reduce or eliminate scars. Microdermabrasion creams can be just as effective if you use them regularly.

*Dark spots

Dark spots (hyperpigmentation) become more evident as we age. Sun damage and acne can lead to a localized darkening of the skin which makes your skin look dull, uneven and unhealthy.

Microdermabrasion slowly removes the layers of the skin that have been affected with hyperpigmentation problems.

*Scars

Scars are a natural part of the healing process that occur when the body tries to heal a wounded area as quickly as possible in order to avoid blood loss and infection. Scars are often extensive but can be treated using a microdermabrasion treatment.

Microdermabrasion helps speed up the process of removal and replacement by inflicting a tiny amount of "damage" in the affected area. 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.

*UV damage

Once more, microdermabrasion is an effective way of gently removing the uppermost, damaged layer of your skin and replacing it with healthy skin cells. If you are using a microdermabrasion cream, make sure that you apply it on an area that is NOT sunburn. This will only aggravate your skin more and lead to possible breakage and infection.