Skin treatments aren't just a great way of treating your skin, they're also a great way of pampering yourself. Two of the most common skin treatments are microdermabrasion and chemical peels.

Each one of these skin treatments is used to help treat different skin problems. The procedure you decide to use will usually depend on your particular skin issue and your personal expectations. Here's a glimpse at what makes these procedures different.

Microdermabrasion and Skin Renewal

This procedure can be performed in a doctor's office, in a day spa, or in a salon. It does not require anesthesia. The main object of microdermabrasion is to provide a deep exfoliation for skin renewal.

However, it is only a cosmetic procedure used mostly to treat fine lines and blemishes. Microdermabrasion can be used to treat almost any part of your skin and is not exclusively used to treat your face. It is a quick process (only 20-30 minutes) and is fairly painless.

The final results are smoother and younger looking skin. If you want to maintain these results you'll need to use a natural skin treatment. This can include a natural product or a natural ingredient that you find at home, such as sugar, salt or crushed grape seeds.

After any microdermabrasion treatment, you should use sunscreen to protect the newly exposed skin. This treatment is not recommended for anyone that has sensitive skin because it may produce rashes or irritation. People with mature skin should also be wary of using these types of products.

Chemical Peels are a popular Resurfacing Technique

Chemical peels, no matter how intense, should always be performed by a medical professional. A dermatologist is most often the professional of choice for this type of skin treatment. Chemical peels, unlike microdermabrasion, range from light to deep treatments depending on the chemicals that are used and the severity of the skin condition.

Light chemical peels are usually done with AHAs like glycolic acid, lactic acid or fruit acids. This type of peel is a good way of treating superficial problems such as fine lines, uneven skin tone, dry areas, and even acne. It can cause some stinging, but it is light enough that it doesn't require anesthesia.

Medium and deep peels, on the other hand, will definitely require anesthesia and pain medication. Medium peels are generally done using TCA (Trichloroacetic acid) and can be used to treat problems that affect the deeper layers of the skin.

Deep peels are done with phenol. This type of peel will require a longer recovery time. The normal progression of this type of treatment begins with scabs that will form and later fall off revealing a lighter looking skin.

Chemical peels done with phenol will make the skin lose its ability to produce melanin so, therefore, it is important that you use a good sunblock daily.

If you are looking for a gentle way to treat skin problems, try BIOSKINEXFOL. This all natural skin care product is a home microdermabrasion cream that contains abrading micro-crystals that can help eliminate fine lines and blemishes. BIOSKINFOL is one of several skin products, that contain a natural ingredient that makes this product gentle and soothing.