Do you have dry, distressed or problem skin and need a quick solution? Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive skin treatment that can be done with a special machine to gently remove dead skin cells from the surface, leaving skin renewed and smooth.
It is especially useful on skin with sun damage, lines, age spots, scaring and light acne.
I recently experienced a Microdermabrasion treatment at my Amsterdam go-to beauty salon, City Spa on Ceintuurbaan. The treatment began with a gentle massage using the Microderm machine, which feels like a bit of prodding your skin. In simple terms, the special devices tell your muscles to tighten and lift.
The next step uses tiny grains and a vacuum-like tool to gently buff skin and remove skin debris and build-up – sort of like brushing your teeth. It doesn’t hurt, but does tickle a bit. It’s then followed up with a red light therapy treatment, which works to reduce scarring and hyper pigmentation or discolouration.
What I like about the City Spa treatment is that instead of leaving it to the machine, the treatment then delves into a more ‘fun’ (and relaxing) massage and facial. Plus, since pores are opened and deeply cleaned, they can then absorb cream to the maximum possibility. City Spa uses Carita products from France; they are super high quality and natural-based, so it’s like you’re feeding your skin with the yummiest ingredients.
The recovery time from Microdermabrasion is almost immediate; some people may experience light redness that will disappear within a few hours. In my case, my skin was glowing and not red at all. I should also mention that I don’t have problem skin or scarring, but microdermabrasion is still possible for all skin types for an instant revival.
The treatment is painless, relaxing and enjoyable – especially when compared to other invasive skin treatments like dermabrasion (which can leave skin bleeding), Botox (painful needles, no thanks!) or chemical peels (which can burn – it has happened to me and it’s no pleasant experience). Give it a try and see what it can do for your skin!
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Text: Lydia Parafianowicz