Microdermabrasion experience

So many new beauty treatments have emerged in recent years. They both interest me and always draw me into trying the latest fad! Being a regular at my local beauty salon for waxing, facials and pedicures I was keen to see if my skin could be improved through microdermabrasion.

As a teenager and young adult I suffered horrendously with both acne and eczema to such an extent that I was given lotions and potions and medication for one which I then had to stop taking because it worsened the other! Luckily I found a patient gp who sorted me out. The acne had all but disappeared by the time I started by job as a teacher, however even now I have flare ups but thank goodness for concealer and a decent foundation! My eczema still troubles me to this day but with dietary changes and more relaxation activities I am able to control it.

Both ailments have left me with skin which is both dry and flaky and oily and shiny. I have patches of skin where my pores look like craters and this is only worsened with a couple of layers of make up! So.... would stripping the top layer of skin help with my pore problem and my oily/dry skin?

The process was strange - I could describe it as a small hoover, sucking up the small flakes of skin left behind after being rubbed gently with sandpaper! Both actions occurred together however, and the machine was quiet and the process was quick and painless. It left me with a slightly red, but smooth face.   I was instructed to use a high factor suncream for the next few days and booked by second appointment.

So far, 3 days later, I am impressed. My skin does feel smoother and looks brighter but whether it was worth the money is debatable!