astrid Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I just got a new magnifying mirror, and as I worked on my brows this evening, well, oh my....I've got WAAAY more wrinkles and dry skin that I thought!:001_huh: So tell me......should I? Shouldn't I? I'm fair-skinned and freckled, if that makes any difference. What's the scoop? astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Not an official, medical one--but I have used that 2 step, heating up stuff where you spread a crystal-laden lotion all around (like a good scrub), then spread the "activating" heating lotion on top of it. It dissolves the crystals and it really does a good job at leaving skin smooth. Maybe you could use that for starters, with a good lotion/cream to follow up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I havent done Microdermabrasion, but have done a TCA peel. Ooooh girl, that hurts, that turned me off from any derm. treatments for a good long time. Although, if I had a couple thousand laying around I would be at the dermatologist getting injections. Not Botox though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 So tell me......should I? Shouldn't I? I'm fair-skinned and freckled, if that makes any difference. I'm over 40 and I've got very fair skin like my Norwegian grandmother. I would be afraid that microdermabrasion would be too harsh. I saw a Clarisonic skin cleansing brush demonstrated on QVC a few months ago and ordered one. It has really improved the look/texture of my skin without being irritating at all. It came with three different brush heads and I've been using the one for sensitive skin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runamuk Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I haven't tried microdermabrasion, but I'm using the lowest dose Retin-A for my acne and I've seen a big difference in my skin - fewer wrinkles, smoother skin, more even skin tone, and less acne. There is some peeling that occurs but it every other night and using a good day cream keeps it under control. Oh, and I'm 40 years old with an Irish-fair complexion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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