08 Mar (Review & Giveaway): Microdermabrasion at Home? Introducing Personal MicroDerm
If you’re like me, you’ve always thought microdermabrasion was a great idea. The rationale is all over the TV and the glossies, from my “can’t pry it out of my dead, lifeless fingers” Clarisonic to the newest beauty gadget we’re just a tad obsessed with: Personal MicroDerm (or PMD, as it is affectionately called).
Sure, beauty gadgets have become more popular than Crest Whitestrips these days. And this makes sense, given the current economy. Who wants to spend over $250 to become poreless? When I received the Personal MicroDerm to try, I was extremely intrigued, because exfoliation is part of my routine. Heck, it’s practically my mantra.
The Personal MicroDerm was the brainchild of Janelle Muldner (she created the original patent). Muldner was one of the first estheticians to bring the concept of microdermabrasion to the U.S. from Europe — and this was over 25 years ago. Now, she’s joined forces with other professionals to create a system that you can use at home.
The wand-like gadget is a microdermal exfoliation system that uses the same aluminum oxide crystals that your dermatologist uses in his or her office. I was a little nervous about trying the gadget at first because I have extremely sensitive skin, and thought I would react badly to it.
But it was relatively painless to use. There is a gentle “suction” component to the MicroDerm, as it removes layers of dead skin cells. It is also designed to eliminate blemishes, acne scars and fine lines.
How Does it Work?
The Personal MicroDerm is simpler to use than making brownies out of a box. Trust me, a gadget novice, on this one.
Once you receive the gadget, you’ll need to watch a very well-detailed DVD first that tells you EXACTLY how to use the device. The DVD is very encouraging, and soothing, as a matter of fact. You’ll receive several types of exfoliating discs with the kit (some for your body, and some for the fine areas of your face — please don’t attempt to exfoliate your under eye area! Ever!).
All you have to do is select the appropriate disc for your exfoliating needs (again, please be sure to watch the DVD), pull your skin taut, and let the MicroDerm do all the work. If you have extremely sensitive skin as I do, then you should really give one pass over your face, instead of two.
What Does it Cost?
The total cost of this unit is $179 (compared to well north of $200 for a professional microderm treatment), and shipping is free.
It is recommended that you use the device for at least eight to ten times before seeing optimal results, but I think it’s truly worth it. The only gripe I have is that each disc really can be used once — and no more than twice– before the aluminum oxide crystals start to completely dissipate. So, like iTunes, there’s definitely a recurring cost, but not an enormous one.
We give it two big thumbs up!
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Just to show you some love, we are giving away one unit of the Personal MicroDerm, valued at $179, to a lucky reader. Simply leave a comment below telling us if you’ve ever done microdermabrasion (at home or at the doctor’s office) and what your experience was.
A winner will be picked in a week. Good luck!
– Charu Suri
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Maggie Mckay
Posted at 23:33h, 10 MarchI have had one in the past but it was by a relative and I really need a product that works to get maximum results.
Becca S
Posted at 00:22h, 11 MarchMy sisters and I have been doing at home microdermabrasion for over six years & LOVE IT!!! We use the predecessor to the PMD Microderm, the Dermapower by Janelle Muldner, she even personally answered our questions (how is that for customer service!). I still have my “before” pictures from early 2005 after we began our treatments, dark spots evident then are no longer noticeable. Our Dermapower units are very well built and still hold a charge & function great but alas the discs are no longer available. We bought up all the discs we could, started using them sparingly and have reached the last. Please help before my skin looks like it did in 2005! What’s a girl to do? WE NEED a PMD Microderm!! BTW… if I die will someone erase those before pics off my PC? Thanks!
Carol B
Posted at 06:56h, 11 MarchI’ve been undergoing a series of monthly microdermabrasion sessions because of extensive facial scarring. At $200+ a month…it’s taken a huge toll on my budget. I’ve had to skip some months because of the cost so you can imagine how thrilled I’d be if I won this!!!
Lisa Grassetti
Posted at 18:25h, 11 MarchI have never tried microdermabrasion and have always read many good things about it. I know it can do wonders for the skin and have always wanted to but the price is high for so many kinds that I put it off.
amber gi
Posted at 21:17h, 11 Marcha few years ago i had a hyrdofusion facial, microdermabrasion but with a machine that used a water spray. i loved how i looked!
it was a gift, and i haven’t had one since.
would love love to win this!
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