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Grow Your Eyelashes
There has been a
lot of recent buzz
regarding growing
eyelashes, making them
fuller, and much more
noticeable. For years,
mascara has been the
predominant way of
making eyelashes
thicker and more
prominent. Recently,
there has been a flood
of new interest in
other methods of
promoting thicker,
fuller lashes. New
products have come to
market, and interest
in cosmetic surgery
for eyelash thickening
is peaking. Do these
new topical treatments
work? Is cosmetic
surgery the only
answer to fuller,
healthier lashes?
Let's cover what is
currently out on the
market for those
wishing to try things
other than mascara for
more lustrous lashes.
Topical
Treatments
New topical
solutions have entered
the market in an
effort to promote
healthier eyelash
growth at the
follicular base at the
eyelid margin. The
theory is that by
nourishing and
stimulating the
eyelash follicle,
extra growth may
occur. Keep in mind
that eyelash growth is
genetically
determined, and like
hair on the head, its
thickness, color, and
distribution is
determined by familial
genes. However, as
Rogaine® is used to
chemically stimulate
hair growth and
thicker hair, new
eyelash products
attempt to do the same
thing. Whereas
Rogaine® has been
scientifically proven
to provide results
through years of
study, these newer
products have not been
scientifically proven
and no truly
predictable
conclusions can be
made about their
effectiveness other
than personal use and
patient testimonials.
The initial reviews
have been fantastic
and it is a fine idea
to try these products
to see if they work
for you first before
considering surgical
or more invasive
options.
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Get Your Winter Glow
As winter approaches,
skin care takes on new
importance as the
cold, dry air may
cause some undesirable
changes in your skin.
While the focus always
remains on proper sun
protection, even in
the winter months,
taking some extra
steps to make sure
that your skin is
properly prepared can
pay numerous dividends
throughout the
upcoming season. Here
are some tips for you
to get and maintain
your winter glow:
1. Proper sun
protection
Even though the air
feels cold and you may
not be outside as
much, the sun is still
just as dangerous to
your skin as it is in
the summer months. UVA
and UVB rays are still
very much present and
will contribute to
aging and skin cancer
progression. Proper
sun protection
involves using a
sunscreen SPF 15 or
higher in the morning,
and reapplied at lunch
time. There are
numerous moisturizing
sunscreens on the
market, some notable
ones being Neutrogena
Ultrasheer, Cetaphil
Facial Moisturizer
with SPF, and Olay
Daily Defense, amongst
others. These
sunscreens have the
added benefit of being
moisturizing while
providing the
necessary sun
protection.
2. Glycolic Acid
products
Glycolic Acid products
can promote a healthy
glow by peeling off
the top layer of the
skin and leaving a
shiny, glowing, and
youthful appearance.
This may be done with
simple use of glycolic
acid toners used twice
daily, or by weekly
glycolic acid peels
done at your
dermatologist's
office. It is
essential to use a
moisturizer before and
after glycolic acid
peels in order to
minimize dryness and
discomfort. Also, use
of a moisturizer after
glycolic acid toners
is also recommended.
3.
Microdermabrasion
Microdermabrasion uses
crystals to abrade the
very top layer of the
skin surface leaving a
clean, glowing, and
youthful appearance.
This process may be
done weekly to
maintain the youthful
glow, but during the
winter months it is
essential to use
moisturizers before
and after doing
microdermabrasion in
order to prevent
drying and cracking.
Be careful with use of
glycolic acid products
immediately after
microdermabrasion
because of possible
stinging, burning,
drying, or cracking.
For the first 1-2 days
after
microdermabrasion, use
of a gentle cleanser (Cetaphil,
Neutrogena) is
recommended. Then,
resumption of glycolic
acid product use may
begin. While
microdermabrasion has
been normally
considered an office
procedure, numerous
over-the-counter home
microdermabrasion
systems now exist.
4. Moisturizing
The dry, cold winter
air can make skin
appear dry,
lusterless, flaky, or
cracking. As seen in
many of the above
recommendations
already, moisturizing
is absolutely
essential thoughout
the winter months.
Moisturizers do not
have to be expensive
in order to work well.
In fact, some would
argue that the best
moisturizer is simple,
plain Vaseline or
petroleum jelly.
However, for most of
us, using petroleum
jelly is too much of a
greasy option. Key
things to look for in
evaluating a potential
moisturizer are the
thickness,
consistency,
non-comedogenic
properties, and
inclusion of
sunscreen. Just make
sure that the
moisturizer you choose
is one that you are
willing to use several
times a day, and one
that will not cause
you to break out or
damage your clothes.
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10 Myths About Acne
10. Poor hygiene
causes acne
While oils, dirt, and
other contaminants can
clog pores and worsen
acne, it is not the
primary cause of acne.
Acne has numerous
causes, the most
primary being hormonal
factors and to some
degree, genetics. For
those predisposed to
acne, poor hygiene may
make acne worse, but
will not be the sole
cause of acne for most
patients.
9. Acne lasts
forever
While those with acne
tend to have their
acne for years, most
people who get acne in
their childhood and
teenage years improve
in their mid-late
twenties without any
treatment. This
improvement is
primarily due to a
stabilization in
hormone levels during
the mid-late twenties
that are usually
raging and in flux
during the teenage
years. Some people,
however, do continue
to have some degree of
acne throughout the
adult years, and there
are even some other
people who only
develop acne in their
adulthood.
8. Sexual activity
worsens acne
The myth was that
testosterone levels
and the hormonal
milieu associated with
increased sexual
activity worsened
acne, but there is no
evidence that sexual
activity is at all
related to acne.
7. Acne can be
contagious
Acne is not
contagious. If you
touch or rub against
anyone with acne, you
will not get acne from
their lesions. Rather,
touching or rubbing,
in and of itself, can
lead to pore blockage
and cause acne - an
example being those
people who breakout on
their cheeks and chin
from speaking on the
telephone for
prolonged periods of
time.
6. Eating fatty
foods causes acne
Acne is not caused by
eating food. Limited
studies have been done
to prove whether or
not foods cause acne,
and while some studies
may have suggested an
association, there is
no evidence to support
that acne is related
to what you eat.
Chocolate or sweets do
not cause acne.
5. Getting sunlight
or tanning improves
acne
There is no evidence
that tanning or
sunlight exposure
improves acne. Some
people may
subjectively appear
better after sun
exposure, but there is
nothing to suggest
that regular sun
exposure is a good way
to treat acne. While
sun exposure is known
to decrease skin
inflammation and,
although unproven,
certain inflammatory
acne would
theoretically benefit,
this effect is NOT
scientifically proven.
It is very well-known
that sun exposure
leads to numerous
types of skin cancers
and strongly
contributes to
accelerated skin
aging.
4. The more you
wash your skin, the
more improved your
acne will be
Facial washing does
improve acne, but the
effect is limited. For
those with very mild
acne, washing 2-3
times per day may be
all that's needed for
improvement. However,
for those where simple
washing does not fully
control acne, further
or more aggressive
washing/scrubbing will
not help and is not
advised. In fact, the
resulting trauma and
dryness may be worse
than the actual acne,
itself. It would be
prudent to have other
acne control methods,
either topical or oral
medications to obtain
further improvement.
3. Popping pimples
is the best thing to
do when you see active
acne
Popping pimples can
immediately relieve
the pain and
inflammation
associated with
numerous acne types,
however, keep in mind
that attempting to pop
a pimple may actually
worsen your acne
greatly. The increased
inflammation, trauma,
and resulting
worsening of acne may
lead to not only a
larger, more painful
lesion, but also the
potential for acne
scarring.
2. Natural makeup's
are good for acne
Any makeup can promote
acne, natural or
otherwise. Makeup
occlude pores which
subsequently get
inflamed and form
acne. If you are
shopping for a makeup
suitable for acne, the
best types of makeup
to use are those
labeled as
non-comedogenic (non
acne forming). For a
list of
non-comedogenic
compounds, click here.
1. Using more
medicine on acne makes
it better, quicker
Using more medicine on
a present acne lesion
does not make it
better any faster.
When an acne lesion is
present, it is often
helpful to place a
benzoyl peroxide or
salicylic acid
1.5-2.0% product on
the lesion one to
three times a day.
Doing it any more
often may lead to
excessive drying and
cracking without
improving the acne
lesion further. To the
same token, overusing
Retin-A or
prescription
medications that you
already have on a
single acne lesion is
not recommended.
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Facial Rejuvenation
Facial rejuvenation is
a term encompassing
methods by which to
reverse the look of
aging through a
variety of invasive or
non-invasive
procedures, and
topical treatments.
For most people,
facial rejuvenation
involves treatments
meant to eliminate the
fine lines and
wrinkles on the
forehead, around the
eyes, or around the
mouth; and the
reversal of the signs
of photoaging. While
there are methods by
which to reduce even
greater signs of
aging, such as face
lifts,
blepharoplasties, and
laser resurfacing,
this article will
mainly discuss some of
the non-invasive ways
of diminishing
photoaging and fine
wrinkles.
For the reversal of
photoaging (mainly
encompassing the
appearance of redness
and dark spots on the
face and neck), IPL /
Flash-Lamp Pulsed Dye
lasers are and
excellent means by
which to achieve an
even and immediate
result. While these
laser treatments are
not necessarily
painless, they require
only minimal office
time once a month and
involve the use of
light to destroy the
underlying causes of
redness and dark
spots. Most treatment
courses involve 3 to 5
monthly visits with no
downtime between
treatments. Most
people can go to work
the very same day
without signs of even
having had a
treatment, except for
some slight redness.
Major caution must be
used to ensure that no
burning has occurred,
and this risk may be
minimized if the laser
is being operated by
an experienced
dermatologist or laser
personnel. It is wise
to avoid sun exposure
2 weeks before a
treatment and for
several days after a
treatment. As part of
the treatment plan, a
sunscreen should be
used everyday since
the damage from the
sun is the primary
condition being
treated. Your
physician may also
decide to prescribe
you a bleaching cream
to augment the effects
of laser therapy.
For fine lines and
wrinkles, a detailed
discussion on BOTOX®
may be found by
clicking here. For
deeper lines and
furrows, use of
fillers such as
Restylane®, Captique®,
or Radiesse® may be
used. An experienced
dermatologist or
plastic surgeon is the
best way to find out
if these options are
right for you. In
addition to laser
therapy, the use of
fillers may subtract
many years from your
face, and if done
properly, may lead to
excellent long lasting
results.
For those patients
requiring even more
aggressive
rejuvenation, a
consultation with your
dermatologist or
plastic surgeon
regarding face lifts,
threading,
dermabrasion, or
ablative laser
resurfacing may be
beneficial in finding
the perfect treatment
for you. In addition
to any treatment, a
personally tailored
topical regimen
including a Tretinoin
or retinol product,
glycolic acid product,
and a sunscreen, are
essential.
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Brown Spots
Brown spots on the
face, neck, and arms
are among one of the
most common cosmetic
complaints addressed
by dermatologists.
Brown spots in these
locations may be due
to numerous causes,
including but not
limited to: post-infammatory
hyperpigmentation,
lentigos, poikiloderma
(sun damage),
seborrheic keratoses,
and even melanoma. The
discussion of cosmetic
treatment of lentigos
and poikiloderma will
be addressed here, but
it can not be stressed
enough that a
consultation with your
dermatologist to
determine the nature
of any brown spot
present in any
location is needed to
make absolutely sure
that you are not
dealing with a
melanoma or other
malignancy.
For brown spots due to
lentigos and
poikiloderma, usual
treatments include
bleaching creams
containing
hydroquinone, mequinol,
or kojic acid in
various percentages.
For creams or
solutions containing
hydroquinone or
mequinol, there may
also be a variety of
other ingredients to
augment the bleaching
effect such as
tretinoin, glycolic
acid, sunscreen, or a
topical steroid. In
most cases, bleaching
the affected area
simply requires using
the bleaching cream
twice daily in
addition to a
protective sunscreen.
It is wise to know
that one day out in
the sun may reverse
all the effective
bleaching that you
might have done up to
that point. Thus,
effective sunscreen
use and sun avoidance
are essential in
preventing recurrence
of the brown lesions.
In addition to
bleaching creams,
liquid nitrogen
cryotherapy, laser
treatment with a 532nm
Q-switched Nd:YAG
laser for obvious
lentigos, or an IPL /
Flash-lamp Pulsed Dye
laser for lentigos +/-
photodamage may be
used to achieve more
immediate and even
results. Discussion
for use of these
lasers require a
consultation with an
experienced
dermatologist, and a
coordinated treatment
plan with either
tretinoin products,
hydroquinone /
mequinol products, or
other topical
treatments may be the
best method by which
to achieve the most
excellent results.
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One of the most
common questions
confronted in
dermatology offices
amongst patients with
acne is how to get rid
of acne scarring. This
is such an important
question because, as
acne has its own
problems, occasionally
the resulting acne
scarring can be as
cosmetically
disturbing as the
original acne. Many
advances have been
made to alleviate the
appearance of acne
scarring, but no
over-the-counter
remedies are currently
available. The
following discussion
and suggestions must
be carefully reviewed
with your experienced
dermatologist.
The first step in
the treatment of acne
scarring is treating
the underlying acne.
Without an effective
anti-acne regimen,
treating acne scarring
will be futile as more
scars will occur
despite treatments.
Your regimen may
include simple
over-the-counter acne
care or prescription
topicals such as
Retin-A® or Tazorac®.
Other treatment
options include
antibiotics, Blu-Light
Photodynamic therapy,
and oral isotretinoin
therapy. These choices
are made between you
and your experienced
dermatologist.
Acne scarring can
be divided into two
primary groups:
rolling acne scars and
ice-pick scars.
Rolling scars are best
described as hills and
valley that are truly
accentuated with
tangential lighting.
Ice-pick scarring is
the sharp, deep
pitting holes made as
if an ice-pick was
poked into the skin.
The treatment of these
two different types of
scarring differs in
both the methods used
and the rate of
success.
For rolling scars,
there are surgical,
ablative, and
non-ablative methods
to reduce scarring.
Surgical methods
include subcision
treatment where a
needle/blade is placed
underneath the scar
and moved side to side
to loosen up the
underlying scarred
tissue. Another
treatment option is
using a filler such as
Restylane® or medical
grade silicone to fill
up the scar.
Non-ablative therapies
include using an
infrared laser to heat
up and remodel the
tissue underlying the
scar. Ablative
therapies include
dermabrasion (manual
sanding of the skin)
or ablative lasers,
such as the Er:YAG or
CO2 lasers, to remove
the top lasers of the
skin and essentially
even out the
"hill-tops and
valleys" of the
rolling scars.
For ice-pick
scarring, surgical
methods include punch
excision, where a
cookie-cutter circular
instrument is used to
remove the scar under
anesthesia and a
stitch may or may not
be placed to help with
healing. Another new
technique involves
using 90%
Trichloroacetic Acid
applied with a
toothpick. This serves
to damage the skin
within the scar and
promote scar
remodeling. The other
treatment methods
mentioned above also
apply: use of the
filler substances,
dermabrasion, and
laser resurfacing.
In general,
non-ablative laser
therapy may reasonably
lead to 50-70%
improvement of rolling
acne scars. Subcision
and use of fillers are
ideally used for
limited rolling acne
scarring and punch
excision treatment may
be used if isolated
ice-pick scarring is
noted. For more
extensive scarring of
either type,
dermabrasion or
ablative laser therapy
tends to be the best
option.
Many of these
treatments are
skin-type specific and
must be determined
upon close
consultation with your
dermatologist. While
these treatments are
not covered under any
insurance, the
cosmetic results may
be well-worth the
price. Make sure to
discuss all the
possible therapy
options and
combinations, as well
as the reasonably
expected results.
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Over-The-Counter Acne
Care
Acne care can be
divided into three
main groups:
- acne
requiring only
minimal
over-the-counter
care
- acne
requiring topical
prescription care
products
- acne
requiring topical
+/- oral
prescription
products.
For general
purposes, the
evaluation of acne
also follows division
into several main
different group types:
1. The most
minor type of
acne is comedonal
acne where
blackheads and
non-inflamed
whiteheads
predominate.
2. The second
type is
inflammatory acne
where red,
sometimes painful
acne bumps are
noted along with
inflamed
whiteheads.
3. The last
and most severe
type of acne is
cystic acne where
large inflamed
acne nodules are
present under the
skin.
Knowing your acne
type may be very
helpful in determining
which of the groups of
acne treatment may be
most successful for
you.
While prescription
acne care determined
by your dermatologist
is appropriate for all
the types of acne,
those of you with the
first two types of
acne may benefit by
first trying an
over-the-counter
regimen. The general
principles of basic
and advanced acne skin
care regimens are
explained in the
Learning Center.
However, here is a
very simple regimen
that may be followed
using simple
over-the-counter
products that may be
found on this site and
/ or in your local
drugstore.
The first step is
always cleansing. The
primary cleansing
products are generally
salicylic acid
products (2-6%),
benzoyl peroxide
products (2-10%), or
glycolic acid products
(up to 20%). For
excellent results,
usually a salicylic
acid wash is the best
first step, especially
for those with many
blackheads and
inflamed whiteheads.
Benzoyl peroxide is
helpful for those with
inflamed papules, and
glycolic acid is
helpful for those with
both types.
The second step
involved the use of a
medicated gel, lotion,
or cream. Toners and
astringents are not
any of these and are
used for more advanced
cleansing. Should that
be desired, a toner
with glycolic or
lactic acid is usually
an excellent choice.
For a medicated gel,
lotion, or cream,
using a benzoyl
peroxide product over
5% or a glycolic acid
lotion should provide
excellent relief.
These products should
stay on the skin and
not be washed off for
at least 1-2 hours.
Thus, the best time
for application is
both in the morning
and in the evening.
In summary, a
simple regimen of an
over-the-counter
salicylic acid wash
followed by a benzoyl
peroxide or glycolic
acid gel or lotion is
an excellent starting
regimen for mild to
moderate acne. This
regimen is simple and
easy to do twice a
day. Should this
regimen fail, the next
step would be to make
a visit to your
dermatologist's office
for possible addition
of topical +/- oral
prescriptions.
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Blackheads, Large
Pores, and Oily Skin
One of the most
common beauty
questions repeatedly
asked in dermatology
offices is how to
prevent and treat
blackheads, shrink
pores, and decrease
oily skin. Here are a
few suggestions to
help your facial skin
looking clean, clear,
and with time, smooth
with smaller pores.
Blackheads,
otherwise known as
open comedonal acne,
are the result of oil
duct blockage with
sebum (a fatty oil
mixture) from the oil
glands, and may be due
in part to blockage
from dead skin cells.
The sebum stagnates in
the oil duct and leads
to a blockage of the
opening. With
continued exposure to
air on the surface of
the skin, the sebum
contents become
oxidized and turn
black leading to the
appearance of
blackheads. Blackhead
mostly occur in the
oiliest areas of the
face such as the nose,
cheeks, and chin, but
may also occur on the
chest and back.
Prevention of
blackheads naturally
centers around keeping
the oil ducts clear.
This may be
accomplished by either
decreasing sebum
production or
dissolving the sebum
in the duct and
allowing it to drain
to the skin rather
than causing a
blockage.
Prevention of
blackheads can be done
by several methods:
use of Tretinoin
products (e.g.
Retin-A®), salicylic
acid products (peels,
lotions, creams),
glycolic acid
products, and
microdermabrasion.
Tretinoin products
allow normal
maturation on skin
cells and prevents
dead skin cells from
contributing to pore
blockage. Salicylic
and glycolic acid
products remove dead
skin cells to prevent
pore blockage, and
salicylic acid works
particularly well to
dissolve the sebum for
easy drainage and
unblocking.
Microdermabrasion also
removes dead skin
cells from the skin
surface and may
physically remove some
smaller blackheads.
Treatment of
blackheads include the
prevention methods
above and physical
blackhead removal.
This primarily
includes doing a
salicylic acid or
glycolic acid peel, or
microdermabrasion,
followed by the use of
force to physically
push the occluded pore
material out.
Commercially available
alternatives to
physically remove
blackheads are also
available such as the
Biore® Pore Perfect
Nose Strips.
In regards to large
pores, there are
unfortunately no
guaranteed method to
reduce pore size. It
is widely believed
that consistent use of
tretinoin products,
microdermabrasion, and
salicylic/glycolic
acids all result in
the appearance of
smaller pores. For
more dramatic results,
deeper laser
treatments and manual
dermabrasion
destroying the upper
layers of the skin may
result in smaller
pores when full
healing occurs.
Oily skin is a
product of genetics
and is individual to
each person. While
there is no single
best topical treatment
to decrease oil
production, there are
a variety of
treatments to minimize
the appearance of oily
skin. These are mainly
benzoyl peroxide,
glycolic acid, and
salicylic wipes that
essentially decrease
the skin. Some of
these products are
only made to be used
once a day, while
washes are made to be
used 2-3 times per
day. Decreasing oil
production is
difficult and really
is performed through
adjunctive use of
isotretinoin therapy
for recalcitrant acne.
Repeated use of a
retinoid product may
in theory decrease oil
production to some
degree.
In summary, the
first step to
magnificent smooth
skin with small pores
is to remove the
blackheads, either
physically or by
peels. Then, the use
of a salicylic acid,
glycolic acid, or
benzoyl peroxide wash
along with a retinoid
is needed to prevent
blackhead formations.
Regular use of
salicylic acid
products and retinoids
should lead to smaller
pore appearance, and
regular
microdermabrasions may
be additively helpful
in achieving this
goal. Finally, for
oily skin, carry some
salicylic acid,
glycolic acid, or
benzoyl peroxide wipes
to enjoy clear, dry,
and healthy skin.
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Eye Care and Dark
Circles Treatment
The treatment of eye
wrinkles and dark eye
circles centers around
consistent application
of a moisturizing
compound with firming
properties. These
compounds primarily
produce their effects
by tightening the skin
and reducing puffiness
through moisturization,
hydration, and
rejuvenation of the
dermal skin layer. In
addition to the usage
of these compounds, it
is absolutely
essential to apply a
moisturizing sunscreen
to minimize future
possible sun damage
and wrinkle formation.
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Glycolic and Salicylic
Acids
For maintenance of
beautiful, smooth, and
clean skin, glycolic
and salicylic acids
are excellent choices
for cleansing and
exfoliation. Glycolic
acid is an
alpha-hydroxy acid
which serves to loosen
the top layers of the
skin and promote
shedding of the dead
skin cells. Used in
concentrations of less
than 10%, these washes
are excellent for
daily cleansing and
acne prevention as the
dead skin cells no
longer remain
available to plug the
pores and promote acne
formation. Used in
concentrations over
20%, glycolic acid
provides more
astringent properties
for a deeper peeling
and skin removal.
Glycolic acid products
are excellent choices
for those who have
oily skin, occasional
slight blemishes, and
those who wish to
achieve a shiny,
smooth exfoliated
appearance.
Salicylic acid is a
beta-hydroxy acid
which serves to break
down skin cells and is
particularly useful in
loosening material
within pores and
unclogging pores. Used
in concentrations of
2-6%, these products
are excellent washes
for acne prevention,
and may be used as a
preliminary wash prior
to the application of
any prescription
medication or
acne-fighting
medicine. Used in
higher concentrations,
salicylic acid peels
are used for
exfoliation and acne
treatment. Salicylic
acid products are
excellent choices for
those with oily skin,
and those with
moderate acne on the
face or body.
For added
acne-fighting or
facial rejuvenation
benefit, combine
either of these
products with retinol
products or home
microdermabrasion.
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Home Microdermabrasion
Having beautiful
skin often includes
have a healthy glow or
shine with minimal
pore appearance and
blemishes. Achieving
this goal may be done
in a variety of ways,
both at the
physician's office or
at home, and with
solutions or other
physical means.
Traditionally,
superficial chemical
peels are used to
remove and exfoliate
the very top layer of
the skin and create a
shining, smooth, and
healthy glow. Chemical
peels are also often
used to even out skin
pigmentation and may
possibly reduce pore
size. The mechanism of
action includes the
dissolving the glue
that holds the top
layers of the skin
together, allowing
them to be removed by
gentle wiping. By
removing the top layer
and dead skin,
chemical peels reduce
the probability of
pore-plugging and acne
formation.
Modern
microdermabrasion in a
physicians offices use
aluminum oxide
crystals forcefully
sent at the skin
surface to physically
cause microdamage to
loosen the top layers
of the skin. At the
same time, a powerful
vacuum immediately
withdraws the crystals
after skin contact.
The skin is left
slightly red for a day
or two, but this
procedure leaves the
skin to heal with a
radiant and shining
glow. Acne formation
should decrease, pore
size may minimize with
chronic use, and
superficial wrinkles
may be lessened.
Home
microdermabrasion kits
bring home the ability
to use crystals to
cause mild
exfoliation, leaving
the skin refreshed,
shining, and glowing.
Some kits use a
mechanical
battery-powered
applicator while some
kits and creams are
sufficiently applied
by the user via pads
or soft rubbing.
Weekly or biweekly use
is an excellent method
of promoting healthy
looking skin and
minimizing acne
formation. Chronic use
is also effective in
minimizing pore
appearance and may
decrease superficial
wrinkles around the
lower eyelid, mouth,
and forehead.
Enjoy the soft,
glowing appearance of
your skin with home
microdermabrasion.
Several home
microdermabrasion kits
are shown below.
Obtain extra
effectiveness by
combining your home
microdermabrasion with
regular glycolic acid
or salicylic acid
product use.
Concurrent use with
retinol products will
also provide added
anti-aging results.
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