Thursday, January 22, 2009
Microderm Party!
Last Friday night Melissa hosted a little get together at our house that included lip and eyebrow waxing/shaping for $5 & $8, and microdermabrasion for $20! That is a procedure that is typically $75-$120, so it is a steal to have a licensed aesthetician come to our home, eat good food, and socialize with friends. We are planning on having these about every month or so...so if interested let me know...below is a description of what exactly Micro is for those like me who didn't know how it worked. My face broke out a few days after but it feels amazing...it even minimizes freckles too. :)Whether done with a product at home or in a professional setting with a specialized tool, the principle of microdermabrasion is the same. The idea is that if you remove or break up the stratum corneum, the body interprets that as a mild injury and rushes to replace the lost skin cells with new and healthy ones. In the first hour after treatment, this causes mild edema (swelling) and erythema (redness). Depending on the individual, these side effects can last anywhere from an hour to two days. You use a specialized tool for the procedure. The tool shoots a stream of tiny crystals, like aluminum oxide, sodium chloride or sodium bicarbonate, and collects the leftover dead skin cells and used crystals.
The vacuum action of the machine has four main functions:
It pulls and raises a small section of skin to work on.
It creates mild swelling and brings some of the impurities to the surface.
It shoots a stream of crystals across the targeted skin patch.
It collects the used crystals and dead skin for disposal.
This process has a few beneficial effects. With the stratum corneum gone, the skin's surface is improved. The healing process brings with it newer skin cells that look and feel smoother. Some of the skin's visible imperfections, like sun damage, blemishes and fine lines, are removed. Also, without the stratum corneum acting as a barrier, medicinal creams and lotions are more effective because more of their active ingredients and moisture can find their way down to the lower layers of skin. As microdermabrasion temporarily removes some moisture from the skin, it is always followed by the application of moisturizing creams.
McCall doing her thing
Jennie getting primped
Melissa and her cute sister
Jackson...my other "roomie"
Me and Jennie...my co-worker & snowboarding buddy
Sum Sum, Natsu, Verano. 3:16 PM.
