What Diamond Microdermabrasion Can Do For Your Skin

Diamonds have long been - and still are - prized for their sparkling beauty and enchanting splendour. These gems have been one of the most sought-after materials to make magnificent jewellery throughout the centuries. After many years, people began to discover other qualities of the diamond, particularly its hardness. Diamonds found a new purpose in industrial applications, basically for cutting and grinding other hard materials. But their usability did not stop there. Indeed, diamonds are used even in the field of cosmetics. They are the main ingredients in diamond microdermabrasion.

Microdermabrasion is a cosmetic procedure usually done in day spas, medical spas, and dermatologists' office. The procedure removes the dead outermost surface of the skin, sun-damaged skin, scars that protrude above the skin, and surface spots on the skin through a light abrasion. Exfoliation is done with a diamond-tipped instrument that grinds down surface impurities when it touches and moves against the skin. In some establishments, machines are used although the results are not consistent or standard in the cosmetic industry.

Although the abrasive action causes a little bit of discomfort, microdermabrasion is not very painful and does not require any anaesthetic. Some people who have sensitive skin may experience mild redness for two hours, but that is just about it. Through repeated treatments, microdermabrasion is effective against acne. The only thing that should be taken into consideration is that the procedure should not be used on patients who are taking accutane as medication for a year.

Microdermabrasion is also useful to restore the youthful glow and appearance of aging skin. A recent study showed that the procedure encouraged the skin to increase production of cytokeratin 16, a compound that the body uses to repair wounds. Also produced are antimicrobial peptides that fight infections and matrix metalloproteinases that encourage skin building.