A while back ago, I was contacted by a wonderfully sweet representative for a home microdermabrasion kit.
She offered a free kit for me to try in exchange for my review.
I have had both a wonderful and a terrible experience with this product, so let's get to it...
First, let me tell you about the product.
PMD came with everything pictured below:
I can't tell you enough how simple it is to use!
I will tell you, though; the woman on the front of the box is using the body disc- which the directions clearly state not to use on your face. Following the directions is extremely important... don't copy the model, mmmkay?
According to their website:
Microdermabrasion is a noninvasive form of exfoliation
and mild skin resurfacing that removes the dead skin cells from the
Stratum Corneum, the outer most lay of the skin. The Stratum Corneum is
the layer of the skin affected by fine lines, wrinkles, blemishes,
acne, and scaring. The concentrated microdermabrasion treatment
exfoliates this skin layer to break apart these common imperfections.
This then triggers the body’s healing mechanisms, causing the removed
dead skin cells to be rapidly replaced with healthy, new ones.
I have read so many reviews claiming that this was the best product ever invented.
I couldn't wait to try it!
I loaned it to someone in my family before trying it myself. She said she loved it and had wonderful results. She had it for about five weeks, so I'm thinking maybe it gets better with use, because this is what happened when I used it last night:
Let me start off by saying that I had no redness as I was using it.
There was no discomfort or irritation.
I followed the directions properly and felt absolutely fine while doing the procedure.
And even afterwards, my nose and forehead felt amazing.
The lines in my forehead looked minimized after just one use- I was feeling really confident about my results.
And then the pain set in.
I used a mild toner like suggested afterwards, and couldn't follow the next step of applying a moisturizer because my skin felt like it was on fire.
I have small abrasions on my cheeks, and both cheeks are extremely raw and swollen.
I didn't go over my cheeks more than I did my forehead- I'm thinking maybe that skin is just super sensitive on me... not sure.
All I know is I am currently slathered in Neosporin + Pain Relief and if I wasn't pregnant, I would be applying intense burn cream.
I know that everyone's skin is different; I just really didn't expect this result.
Maybe I'll love my healed results in a week or more?
I do love my forehead.
(First time I've ever typed that sentence!)
So yeah, mixed review... someone near and dear to my heart used my exact same device and swears by it, my forehead and nose got fantastic results, and my cheeks make me look like a burn victim.
The worst part is that tomorrow night, I have an important PTA dinner to attend.
Oh yeah, and Sunday is my maternity photo session.
Super duper sad face, yo.
I read another blog that had similar results to mine, and she said, "I look forward to spending the day trying to explain why my face looks like I took a nosedive on the pavement. (Any
ideas for a good cover story? Like, I ran into a burning building to
save some puppies? Or I was pushed into an electric sanding machine
while doing volunteer work building children’s Christmas toys?)"
Personally, I'm going with the puppy story.
Happy Monday.
xo
