BELLY BALM
stretch marks prevention and treatment belly balm

Beauty & Health Tips for moms-to-be


My #1 Tip on How to Avoid Plastic Surgery

by Gabrielle Rygh

Have you thought of plastic surgery but don't have the time or the money to invest in the procedure? Here are some tips that will help you get the results you want while saving you time and money.

How to Look Younger Without Plastic Surgery

Microdermabrasion is a relatively new medical term. This non-invasive cosmetic procedure is often confused with some of its more popular counterparts like chemical peels and laser resurfacing. These misunderstandings lead to apprehension regarding the use of this method.

Microdermabrasion is a treatment that consists of having the outside layer of dead skin mildly sanded away. A small hand held utensil containing very small exfoliation particles is passed over the skin's surface. In an action very similar to sandblasting these particles are painted across the area of concern. The same devise then vacuums away the dull skin cells along with the used exfoliation materials.

A Better Option than Surgery

Unlike other skin resurfacing treatments microdermabrasion is a procedure that can be done in an office or salon setting as well as at home with over the counter products and specially designed machines. Many people choose to utilize a specially formulated home microdermabrasion cream. This procedure also works well on the face, neck, chest and hands or any other skin surface. Depending on the extent of the treatment the sessions may last up to an hour.

Microdermabrasion Treatment's Natural Results

In this procedure you can trade in scalpels for skin exfoliation which uses natural ingredients, such as corn grains, fine crystals (usually aluminum oxide), sodium bicarbonate, salt and other gritty particles.

Microdermabrasion seems to have a favorable effect on all three layers of the skin. The outer layer (epidermis) is benefited by removing the old cells and uncovering the fresh ones. The second layer of skin (dermis) enjoys heightened collagen production and more elasticity. The final layer of skin (subcutaneous) experiences a significant increase in blood flow making the skin healthier overall. Different from surgery, this process promises to be pain-free. As long as you refrain from waxing, tanning and having chemical peels for 3 weeks prior to this process you should not experience discomfort. How can microdermabrasion help you?

What Skin Exfoliation Does

Microdermabrasion has been used to:

* Firm aging skin

* Reduce scars from acne

* Erase fine lines and wrinkles

* Lighten unwanted pigmentation

* Flatten uneven textures

* Control oily skin

Microdermabrasion remains a popular plan B for plastic surgery because it is a uncomplicated procedure that can even be done in the privacy of your own home using microdermabrasion kits along with microdermabrasion creams. Certain microdermabrasion creams, such as BIOSKINEXFOL, contain the extract of helix aspera muller snails. This extract is just one of many organic skin regenerators-such as jojoba oil and wheat germ oil- that are available on the market for your varied skincare needs.

Published February 27th, 2009

Filed in Beauty