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Our skin not only keeps our body temperature stable, but it also helps keep bacteria and other harmful pathogens from entering. Which is why when our skin is weak or damaged, it can lead to infection and poor health.

Adopting a regular cleansing routine is the best way of maintaining your skin healthy. The daily removal of dead skin cells, debris, and excess sebum can help surface healthy skin and keep your pores clear. It is also a great idea to undergo a deep cleaning at least twice a year.

You can do this by having facials or microdermabrasion. If you have a particular skin problem, like age spots or wrinkles, you can try chemical peels and dermabrasion. However, the latter treatments require anesthesia, wound care and a recovery period.

When undergoing chemical peels, certain layers of skin are removed by using different acids. As the skin heals, a new healthier layer of skin replaces the damaged one. Dermabrasion, however, uses an abrasive wand to remove the epidermis.

Microdermabrasion, on the other hand, does not require anesthesia or downtime and is much gentler than dermabrasion or chemical peels. Which is why this cosmetic treatment can also help treat problems age spots and wrinkles without causing irritation.

An abrasive wand is also used to perform microdermabrasion. However, the process is much gentler than dermabrasion. It helps slough off dead skin cells and damaged skin, but it doesn't remove the epidermis. This gentle treatment allows you to return to your activities immediately after having undergone this procedure.

Some people prefer using a home microdermabrasion system instead of undergoing microdermabrasion. This will allow you to control the pressure and duration of your treatment.

At-home microdermabrasion systems usually come accompanied with a small machine that produces the abrading action. Some systems even come with different attachments to produce different effects and include a special cream containing micro-crystals.

If you decide to use this type of treatment it's quite simple. All you need to do is apply the cream to the attachment head and turn on the machine. The machine you purchase may or may not come with a timer that helps you control the amount of time your skin is abraded. Once you have finished abrading your skin, simply rinse off any of the remaining product.

Microdermabrasion creams are another viable treatment option. These types of cream contain abrading micro-crystals and soothing ingredients to help minimize any irritation or redness. You can apply the cream with a hand held system or by using your hand.

Once having concluded this treatment apply a soothing moisturizer and make sure to use sunscreen before going outside.