How to apply skin care products
 
It is pretty well known that different people get different results with the same skin care products. This can be caused by variations in body chemistry, but more often than not it’s because everyone applies skin care products differently. This is particularly true for Dermanesse Professional Microdermabrasion products.

Of course, if a product doesn’t give you the results you expect, it doesn’t always mean you are applying the product incorrectly. Unfortunately, many products just don't work as advertised, no matter what you do! There are many so-called "home microdermabrasion" products with various creams and even fancy, battery-operated applicators that are like that, and even used every day only product unsatisfactory and superficial results.

To top that off, some products may work for some people but not for others even when used properly. Nevertheless, when a the Dermanesse Professional Microdermasion system doesn’t work, it is often be due to incorrect application. Products like skin creams, gels or lotions, are a mixture of chemicals applied topically to the skin that have a biological action. So their effectiveness depends on whether the active ingredients work, and whether they are absorbed properly into your skin. Your skin’s temperature, hydration, environment and other factors will influence your skin's ability to absorb the active ingredients in a product. However, the DermaSponge microdermabrasion applicators in Dermanesse systems have a mechanical action, and are entiurely dependent on how much time, pressure and movement you use during their application.

To be sure that you get optimal effecdtiveness of your skin care products:

• Cleanse skin before applying any products. The best time to apply is right after you come out of a warm shower or bath because not only is your skin clean but it is also moist and warm, so will absorb whatever you apply much better. Do not wash with hot water because excessive heat accelerates  aging. Water should be comfortably warm but not hot. However, if you plan to apply anything oily that blocks the pores, splash cool water on yourself to close pores. Just pat dry with a towel. Also, use a charcoal shower filter to prevent exposure to the chlorine in the water. You probably drink bottled or filtered water - but you can abosrb more chlorine through your skin duyring a shower than you would get from an 8 oz. gloass of water!
• When cleansing your skin, don't use regular soap or shampoo, they’re much too drying. Use a good moisturizing soap, a skin cleanser, like DermaSponge Prep Wash Cleanser, or plain warm (not hot) water.
• The top layer of skin is mostly made from dry, dead cells. When this layer becomes too thick, either from aging or poor skin care skin, the active ingredients of a skin care product have trouble penetrating. Dermanesse Professional microdermabrasion safely removes that top layer of skin, revealing the healthier, younger-looking skin underneath and allowing other skin care prodiucts to be more absorbved for greater effectiveness. In addition, microdermabrasion done regularly strengthens the skin by stimulating elastin and collagen production, which helps diminish wrinkles, fine lines, acne scars and many other blemishes.
• Use short, firm strokes to apply skin care products. Do not stretch the skin. Do not rub. After applying, gently massage the products into your skin by tapping the area with your fingers for 30 seconds or so.
• When using Dermanesse Professional Microdermabrasion products at home, it is important to read the directions and follow them very carefully. Remember, professional microdermabrasion is usually applied with expensive machines and medically-trained professionals. You can save a lot by doing it yourself, but don’t be over-eager to get that 10-years-younger look. Apply the sponges gently the first time - let your skin adjust to the application. Add a little more time and pressure each application, about 2 weeks apart, up to a maximum of 3-5 minutes (depending on the sensitivity of your skin.
• If you have sensitive skin or allergies, always test the products you want to use first on a small partch of skin on your underarm (the soft skin on the bottom of your forearm). See article, “Do You Have Sensitive Skin?”