I decided to try a new at home remedy for my dull skin. After doing research on the web I decided to try Olay's Regenerist Microdermabrasion treatment. I noticed that my skin was looking a little dull from all the crazy weather changes. I wanted to get a professional microdermabrasion treatment but it was not in the budget considering each treatment is approximately $100 a pop and you can just get one treatment. You need to do a series of treatments in order to see a big difference in your skin tone and texture. For those of you who aren't familiar with microdermabrasion treatments allow me to educate you. When you go to get a treatment you lay back in a chair and a certified professional operates the microdermabrasion machine to perform the treatment. The procedure isn't painful. Its basically a wand that spits out finely ground crystals all over your face to help exfoliate the top layer of your skin. You don't bleed and you can go back to your normal activities within a few minutes of the treatment. It is a great treatment for those you have sun damaged skin or those with uneven skin texture. Also, it is a great alternative to more invasive procedures like chemical peels and even botox. I am lucky enough to have pretty decent skin that I usually don't have to worry about uneven skin texture but with me being so ill and taking new meds I feel like it took a bit of a toll on my face. This at home kit is great. It's a two step process. The first step is like a regular facial scrub and the second step is an activator serum. It takes less than five minutes to apply and you are suppose to use it twice a week. I did the first treatment on Thursday and noticed a big difference when I put on my makeup the next day. I noticed that my foundation went on more smoothly and my makeup set perfectly. I will use my second treatment tonight.
In terms of price, its very reasonable. It was $20 at Target and is suppose to last for 8 weeks of treatments. So I will continue to use it and we will see how it goes.
