Acne Scar Treatment - Low Cost, Highly Effective Microdermabrasion Treatment

by L.T.Head

There are numerous benefits of microdermabrasion to treat acne scars . One of the most salient advantages is that there is absolutely no downtime after treatment. The procedure evolved from a technique called dermabrasion. Dermabrasion has been around for many decades and was traditionally used to treat severe scarring by polishing the uppermost surface of the skin with an abrasive, metallic wheel. This highly effective technique requires recovery time and anesthesia. Microdermabrasion is much gentler and does less invasive skin-resurfacing.

It employs specially formulated creams that are packed with the power of micro-crystals. The re-surfacing wand gently cleans your skin tissues and drives out dead skin cells, oil, and entrenched contaminants. A new skin surface is revealed, much healthier and revitalized. The treatment is completely painless, and should feel like a deep tissue massage.

This "lunch break" facial accommodates even the busiest schedule. Not only is the treatment quick, it's also versatile. You can even perform a microdermabrasion session on yourself from the comfort of your home. Many home systems can even be incorporated into your morning routine. Ask your local salon about treatment deals.

Perhaps the most relished of all microdermabrasion advantages is that there are no discomfort-causing chemicals, scalpels, or lasers involved. Microdermabrasion does not utilize any of these tools or chemicals, therefore effectively erasing all risks, recovery time, and commitment for comparable results.

Microdermabrasion costs only a fraction of the thousands of dollars that most cosmetic surgeries and other invasive skin enhancing treatments cost. Microdermabrasion is just a fraction of the cost. Home kits can be bought for as low as $20. Professional spa clinicians and medical professionals offer microdermabrasions treatments for as low a $100.

Microdermabrasion fuses beauty and health into a single treatment, providing a safe alternative to invasive, skin-resurfacing techniques. So with peace of mind, indulge your skin with one of the most innovative and effective skincare techniques to come along in decades. As always, consult your doctor or skin care specialist on any treatment program.

Although Microdermabasion has many advantages, it is suitable for only certain types of skin and severity of acne scarring. Microdermabrasion may not show any results at all for some, especially those with medium and severe scarring. For a complete guide to getting rid of acne scars get yourself a copy of the Acne Scar Book.

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About the Author

Acne scars are like permanent acne. They will mar your skin for a very long time, sometimes upto a decade! Would you like to get rid of acne scars from your skin? Then download and read the acne scar book

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Skin Exfoliation Recipe for Acne Treatment

by Dr. Carlo Rinaudo

While most people know about cleaning, moisturizing and even sunscreen, exfoliation seems to be an overlooked regimen in skin care at home.

Exfoliation is the skin's natural process of removing dead skin cells to reveal the healthy, glowing fresh skin cells beneath. The exterior skin cells become dry, scaly and non-functional as they die.

As we age the process of exfoliation through begins to slow. By the time we reach the ripe old age of 25 that process has doubled in time. What once took 30 days now takes 60.

So the new skin cells that were revealed after 30 days when we were 20 now takes 60 days to come to the surface, making our faces duller, dryer and definitely looking our age.

But we have options to improve the natural process by using an exfoliation to help the skin shed the dead cells.


You can choose to purchase an exfoliant or make one at home. Some great products you can include in an exfoliant are ground oats, milled flax seed, cornmeal, yogurt, honey or buttermilk. A mix of yogurt and ground oats is actually a mix of chemical and abrasive exfoliant because the ground oats are abrasive and the yogurt is chemical (lactic acid in the yogurt).

• Mixing oatmeal, ½ cup milk and 1 tsp of honey to make a paste.
• Apply this to your face and let it dry.
• Rub this off gently with a warm wet washcloth.

Your hands will love-

• ½ cup of granulated sugar,
• 2 tablespoons of apricot oil,
• the juice of ½ lemon or 3 drops of lemon essential oil.
• Combine these and apply them immediately to your hands.
• Rub this for a minute and then rinse with warm water and moisturizer. Sugar is an excellent exfoliator and apricot oil is a natural lubricant.

Make your feet sing with this nuts scrub.

• ½ cup shelled walnuts,
• 1 tablespoon olive oil,
• 1 tablespoon of castor oil,
• 1 teaspoon of honey and
• 1-2 drops of your favorite essential oil.
• Blend the nuts in a blender until a fine powder; add the rest of the ingredients to make a paste.
• Rub your feet with this vigorously and rinse with warm water. This is wonderful when used twice weekly.

About the Author

For further information, products and articles on Acne, be sure to visit the Best Acne Skin Treatments website. Dr Carlo Rinaudo, Chiropractor, is a specialist in providing his patients and the general public with the very best and up-to-date information on all health related Good Health Doctor

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Natural Acne Treatment #2: Regular Exfoliation

by Kim Wallace

Natural Acne Treatment #2: Regular Exfoliation

One of the major things I found when I was trying to clear my skin was my lack of consistent exfoliation. Exfoliation is the natural process of flaking away of the outer skin cells, revealing a new layer of skin that exposes and protects you from the outside elements. As we get older, the exfoliation process tends to slow down.

This can lead to an abnormal buildup of dry skin on the surface that blocks pores and causes breakouts, or contributes to the wrinkling of skin. Some people are more genetically inclined in the slowing of their natural exfoliation, and often have serious issues with blocked pores and acne. The key here is to speed up the exfoliation process so that the skin renews itself much quicker. This can be accomplished by the following methods:

1. Alpha and beta hydroxy acids. These are widely available over-the-counter and are the mildest form of fruit acids used to create a peeling of the skin. They work slowly over time to speed up the exfoliation process.

Alpha and beta hydroxy acids are usually pretty inexpensive and give good results in about 6-8 weeks. They range in strength from 5% up to 20% generally. The stronger ranges (20% and higher) are reserved for more intensive peeling.

2. Dermabrasion. This process is much like a sanding of the skin - much like you would sand an object with sandpaper. The goal with this method is to remove the outer layers of the dermis - usually up to 4 layers. For severe acne scarring, there is the operative dermabrasion performed by a doctor.

This is of course more expensive, requiring a long recovery period, but it will remove much of the outer layers of skin. There are also middle type dermabrasion processes like aluminum oxide crystals. These are performed in salons and require several treatments and can be quite expensive -- though they are effective.

Many celebrities not wishing to have an acid peel reportedly choose this method over other dermabrasion options. There is a drawback, this treatment has been widely reported to create a shine on the skin that is hard to cover up. There is very little downtime with using a process like aluminum oxide crystals although it is costly.

3. Peels. There are so many types of peels available and the word "peel" is so over-used these days that you could write an entire book on them. I will give you the top choices I know of and stick to what I call real peels.

A real peel will remove several layers of outer skin revealing the healthy new skin underneath. If you have ever had sunburn and then peeled - you will know exactly what I mean by "new skin."

These peels work in a similar fashion. To learn what are the top four acne peels Click Here! http://www.squidoo.com/acnepeels

Go Back to Part 1: Using a Glycerin Based or Sorbitol Based Soap or Face Wash

Next go to Part 3: Cut the Sugars

About the Author

Check out part 1-5 of the natural acne treatments.- Kim Wallace

Treatment Source is from the book "Acne Free in 3 Days" Check out my review of the book at http://www.squidoo.com/acnefreein3daysnaturaltreatment

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