Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive epidermal treatment that removes the dead and damaged surface layer of skin cells to reveal healthier new skin cells underneath. This stimulates the deeper dermal layer of skin to produce more collagen and elastin, giving the skin a younger, firmer, more supple appearance. Medical-quality microdermabrasion blasts or "abrades" skin with aluminum oxide crystals applied by a doctor or trained aesthetician. Only licensed professionals at a doctor's office or skin care salon can use these $10,000 FDA-approved devices. Up to 12 treatments are usually required costing thousands of dollars!
Medical resurfacing treatments like dermabrasion, chemical peeling and laser resurfacing can be effective, too, but are expensive and have the potential for serious complications. In contrast, home microdermabrasion eliminates the need for costly equipment and high-priced medical professionals. It uses the same, sterile aluminum oxide crystals found in medical-grade machines, embedded in applicators you safely use yourself. Home microdermabrasion actually removes a layer of dead, damaged skin cells just like a professional treatment, for about 10% of the cost - and with comparable results.
Some so-called "home microdermabrasion products" use "exfoliating creams" and "skin polishing machines." Real microdermabrasion needs friction to "abrade" the skin. Creams reduce friction, so they need to be applied with a skin polishing machine, and even then often give disappointing results. The process may feel nice and give your skin a superficial "glow," but technically, if it isn't abrading the skin it isn't microdermabrasion. It can't treat serious skin conditions, and doesn't provide lasting results. In fact, these products must be used every day just for a superficial result, while medical-quality microdermabrasion is so effective that you only should do it once every two weeks!
Most people will see improvement after the first treatment, though the best results come after a series of treatments. Acne scars and large pores will be noticeably reduced. Age spots, discoloration, and fine lines will be less visible. Deeply pitted, scarred and dark pigmented areas may require more treatment. Microdermabrasion is not a "miracle cure" and results vary, but it has helped some serious skin conditions even more than expensive procedures like laser or chemical peels.
This reminds me of a conversation I, recently, had with a friend. He was reading the personal ads, in the singles section, and came across another term: ?consciously aware.? He was grasping to understand why so many women had listed this as a prerequisite to any kind of relationship, with a male companion.
When he mentioned this to me, and I could see the puzzlement all over his face, I couldn't suppress a smile. I asked him, ?Are you a good listener?? Now, he was completely ?thrown off the track.?
So, I explained that women, who had been exposed to men, who didn't listen, had written these advertisements. Living in the moment, and being consciously aware, are components of mindfulness.
Therefore, let's take an in-depth look at the meaning of mindfulness. Staying in the present moment is, probably, the hardest part, for most of us. We spend so much time thinking about the past and future, that there is little time to see life, as it is.
Imagine, what would happen, if you drove a car like that. Looking over your shoulder, and blocks ahead, most of the time, would get you into an accident. Due to the fact, you were not aware of what is right in front of you. So what do you do?
Let's take the first step together today. Firstly, make a commitment to create the daily habit of mindfulness. After that, start to listen to the world around you and the world within you. The universe is outside, and within, at the same time. This is proven by the fact that the universe is infinitely vast and infinitely small.
Now, back to listening to yourself. Make it a point to notice how often you are nervous, tense, or distracted, and learn to focus on your breath. Breath awareness will calm your inner being, and you can do it anytime. If you want to learn more about breathing for your overall health, you should attend a workshop or a Yoga class.
Learn to be silent and learn to speak up at the ?right time.? When is there a right time to speak? Learn to relax before talking. Never speak to inflame a conflict, but do not become silent when you can resolve a conflict. Never be afraid to compromise, and find common ground, with a perceived opponent.
Always remember: The solutions to your problems are all within your own mind.
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