If you have gained and lost weight, you surely know how unsightly cellulite can be – and how hard it is to get rid of.

Most of us know what cellulite is – unfortunately – but you may not be aware that this condition is more common in women than in men. This is due to the physical differences between the genders; hormones, the distribution of fat, connective tissue, and muscle. Cellulite is caused by fat deposits pushing against the connective tissues and appearing as those familiar dimples on the skin. Additional factors that affect our propensity for getting cellulite include thickness of the skin, age, heredity, and the amount of body fat.

What to Do About It

Because hormones play a role in the distribution of fat in women, you may surmise that taking hormones might help but this is not the case. Topical applications are much more effective.

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Do you want to experience results similar to a microdermabrasion treatment provided by a medical professional without having to take the time and trouble of making an appointment? Then you will love hearing that Microderm offers a great product called ESEA Re-Fine Crystal Exfoliant.

Use this product in the privacy of your own home and with continued use, you will be amazed at the results.

Re-Fine Crystal Exfoliant works in much the same way the in-office microdermabrasion procedure does. It uses fine aluminum oxide crystals combined with fruit enzymes to remove that outer layer of dead cells. In addition, it actually polishes the skin’s surface as you smooth it across your face, allowing a newly fresh and radiant complexion to shine through.

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It may be hard to believe, but you can experience fresher, younger looking skin in as little as a lunch hour.

It’s true. In a mere 20 to 30 minutes – an hour or more if you opt for a pre-peel and/or post anti-inflammatory hydrating mask – you can have microdermabrasion performed on your face, thighs, neck, abdomen, or hips and go back to work without anyone being the wiser.

Microdermabrasion is a very gentle and safe procedure that does not cause the redness, scarring, and skin trauma commonly associated with chemical peels or harsher dermabrasion. In fact, microdermabrasion uses very fine aluminum oxide crystals, similar to a dry pumice stone. There are no real side effects, and you can walk away from the procedure instantly looking younger and more refreshed. While the results are dramatic, the treatment is not.

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If you have heard the microdermabrasion but have never experienced the process yourself, you may wonder how it works and what types of advantages it provides for your skin. This short overview should answer some of your questions and give you a better idea of who can most benefit from the procedure.

What It Is

Microdermabrasion literally resurfaces the skin. It gently and painlessly removes the dead skin cells on the surface and encourages new growth of epidermal cells. During the procedure fine, medical-grade corundum crystals are vacuumed over the skin, whisking away the dead cells and stimulating the cells beneath to regenerate and produce collagen.

Unlike chemical peels, the results of this process are much more predictable.

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How quickly your skin ages depends on a variety of factors. These include heredity, diet, exposure to toxins, level of fitness, health issues, and much more.

The fact is that we are all going to age. There is nothing we can do to reverse the process! Fortunately, however, we can take steps to reverse the signs of aging. And one way to accomplish this is to undergo an aggressive treatment plan with a combination of advanced procedures that includes microdermabrasion, microcurrent therapy, and LED photo light therapy.

Microdermabrasion Treatment

Microdermabrasion is the natural place to start. This treatment includes a gentle resurfacing of the skin that removes dead cells and promotes healthy epidermal cell regeneration.

How it works: Microdermabrasion uses fine, medical-grade crystals that are vacuumed over the skin. It can be used nearly anywhere: the face, neck, shoulders, legs, arms, back, etc.

What it does: Makes the skin look younger and revitalized, even reducing areas of uneven pigmentation, wrinkles, fine lines, and blemishes.

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Microderm offers three different facial masks that are perfect for once weekly treatments to help your skin feel hydrated, deeply cleansed, and invigorated: ESEA Azu-Zinc Soothing Masque, ESEA Bisabolol Nutrient Masque, and ESEA Special Clay Masque. Which product you choose depends on your skin type and what effects you wish to achieve.

The Azu-Zinc Soothing Masque is a soothing and calming blend of natural ingredients that adds moisture to sensitive, dehydrated, or irritated skin. It features Vitamin K, Echinacea, and Zinc PCA. All of these ingredients work together to diminish redness and soothe irritation. The Azu-Zinc Masque brings back the proper balance of oils to facial skin and will not irritate sensitive faces.

The Bisabolol Nutrient Masque is used for deep cleansing. It attracts debris deeply embedded in the skin then whisks it away with a cool water rinse. The main ingredients in the Bisabolol Nutrient Masque are specially formulated to remove those substances that irritate sensitive skin while conditioning and evening out tone.

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What’s so special about the azulene used in Microderm’s cleansing lotion and toner? The main benefit of including azulene along with other natural ingredients in these skin care products is its anti-inflammatory properties. This makes it ideal for anyone prone to acne breakouts as well as older skin suffering from deterioration of cells.

Azulene is a natural substance formed by using steam to distill chamomile, yarrow and blue tansy oils. Its name is derived from the beautiful hue of its unsaturated blue hydrocarbons in addition to naphthalene isomers. Chamomile contains alpha-bisabolol, sesquiterpene, apigenin, chamazulene, and additional flavonoids. All of these substances provide a number of benefits when it comes to skin care.

Chamomile has long been used as a naturopathic remedy for a variety of ailments. It is perfect for soothing an upset stomach and calming an irritable baby. As an antimicrobial, it can be ingested as a tea or prepared as a poultice to treat minor skin irritations and infections.

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Microderm is pleased to partner with Matthew Settle to introduce the Skin Cares charity donation program. For every skin care product purchased through the Microderm website, a portion of the proceeds will go to the charity of the buyer’s choice.

Skin Cares was first developed by Settle, better known as his character Rufus Humphrey on the hit TV show Gossip Girls. The actor is committed to giving back to both local and worldwide communities. He is dedicated to celebrating, improving, and maintaining beauty, making him the natural partner for Microderm and the company’s quest to support a number of worthwhile charities.

The program is both simple and elegant. For every purchase of a skin care product offered at Microderm.com, the consumer is allowed to select a charity of their choice from a dropdown list. Microderm will take 5% of each purchase and donate the proceeds to the selected charity.

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