What is Skin Polishing

Beautiful skin that glows with radiance is not a dream anymore, with advancement in technology you can achieve beautiful skin in few months. Moreover, the results are usually permanent and long lasting. There are certain after care tips that should be followed religiously to keep the skin in condition.

These methods are safe and not so expensive. The recovery time is also short, rather the recovery period is just one day or less than that. No wonder these advanced skin treatments have gained so much importance and popularity. It can repair damaged skin to a great extent and has visible results.

The method that we are talking about is called as skin polishing, it is also known as micro-dermabrasion. This method works on the principle of exfoliation. It exfoliates the upper layer of the skin and reveals the fresh new cells from inside. The dead skin cells are removed from the upper layer and it also brings an even tone to the skin.

This method of treatment also lightens marks and scars, it reduces dark circles and checks fine lines and wrinkles. Moreover, it also lightens the skin tone. So, if you have a fetish for lighter skin tone then this treatment is the best option. Not that you will go from dark to fair but you can expect your skin to go one shade lighter.

Micro dermabrasion is the procedure where an instrument is used to remove the upper layer of the skin. It includes crushed diamond crystals that are used for exfoliating the skin. It is practiced either with a heavy hand to go a little deeper in the skin or with a light hand to merely touch the superficial layer of the skin.

Depending on the severity of the scars or marks, the instrument is used with a heavy or light pressure. The entire treatment takes about 10 minutes and is followed by a face mask, which is left for 20 minutes. After removing the mask, the next step is to apply Vitamin C and allow it to stay for 2 to 3 hours. The result is almost instant and you would require a minimum of three sittings.