Keeping on top of kids and work can often be a fine balancing act. Whilst it is inevitably an incredibly fulfilling responsibility, the stress that can often come as a result of working hard can have a negative impact on your complexion. Acne and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles can all be brought on as a result of stress. Understandably, no one can really say that they are a fan of these things – but when you are always incredibly busy with work, kids and home life, is there really time to treat them?
Thankfully, there is a way of fighting these things that doesn’t involve spending an entire day at the spa (in an ideal world where you had an unlimited amount of time, this would clearly be the best way of doing it)! Called microdermabrasion (a form of dermabrasion) this is a clever little treatment that will give your skin that youthful glow, and will help you feel refreshed and re-energised.
Whilst microdermabrasion may sound like a pretty serious procedure, the fact that it can be completed in around half an hour has led it to be called the ‘lunchtime facial’. The quick nature of the treatment has also caused it to become incredibly popular with busy working people as a way of giving their skin that much needed extra kick.
Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive, pain-free procedure. It works by using tiny crystals or diamond flakes to exfoliate the skin, removing the surface layer of dead skin to expose the fresh, healthy skin below. The device used is also coupled with a machine based suction device that gently lifts the skin off the face during exfoliation. Collagen production is increased as a result of the dead skin being removed, which helps to rejuvenate the skin and lead to great improvements in tone, colour and texture.
As a result, microdermabrasion is a great way of treating sun damaged skin, enlarged or clogged pores, oily or dull skin, as well as the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and acne. As mentioned earlier, the procedure can be completed in the blink of an eye, with results being visible almost immediately – meaning you can reinvigorate your skin without feeling guilty for taking too much time away from your responsibilities!
Another great thing about microdermabrasion is that the treatment is virtually risk-free. When performed by a qualified dermatologist or plastic surgeon, these risks are minimised even further. Sydney plastic surgeon Dr Jeremy Hunt and his team are just one example of the numerous Australian practitioners who are capable of performing this procedure.
So, if you feel that life has been taking its toll on your skin, why not consider booking in for a microdermabrasion treatment in your next lunch break? Believe us when we say that your skin will thank you for it!
