skin smart
the next generation
Althoughmany different types of technology had been used historically in skin care, it wasn’t until the early 1990s that microdermabrasion changed our industry forever.
Traditional crystal-based microdermabrasion was effective, exciting, simple, and fashionable. It was fun!Additionally, it allowed for assertive and expeditious results without the supervision of a physician.
From the beginning, microdermabrasion took the world by storm and quickly became the hottest new age defying service available. This new exciting trend brought skin care to the centre stage of our culture, sparking an aesthetic technology revolution that completely transformed our industry.
technology revolution
Today’s savvy consumers use intelligent technology in every aspect of their life, and expect nothing less from their skin therapist.Whether it be the latest innovations in LED, oxygen infusion, or microcurrent, they are constantly on the move to find the latest cutting edge
developments that can keep them looking as young as they feel.
By the late 90s the demand for crystal-free microdermabrasion systems began to rise. Many were seeking a ‘cleaner’ system without the sandy debris and a lower cost of goods per service, while others were simply seeking a better way to treat all skin types, including sensitive skin.
One of the first crystal-free ideas was extremely similar to the original crystal version, in that they both worked by way of a closed loop vacuum system. Rather than aspirating crystals loosely through the system [similar to sand blasting], the new concept incorporated abrasion crystals imbedded onto the surface of a small tubular hand-piece.
The operator used the crystal imbedded hand-piece to ‘sand’ the surface of the skin while simultaneously vacuuming up the
debris.Although this idea solved the problem of using crystals, the hand- pieces were extremely expensive. Since the intensity of the exfoliation process was primarily controlled by the downward pressure that the operator applied to the skin, as opposed to controlled by parameters of the device, this technology was still not a good solution for sensitive skin.
By 2005, saline based ‘pressure washer’ type systems entered the market. The concept was very straightforward and logical; spray saline solution on the skin while simultaneously blowing it off with an extremely high level of compressed air.
The services themselves showed a small improvement to the skin, but because the device did not come with a closed loop vacuum system, the intense hurricane like air blew the used saline and exfoliated stratum corneum all over the client and service room!What was interesting about the service, however, is that the fluid left the skin hydrated and allowed it to be performed on all skin types.
the latest concept
Wet/dry microdermabrasion is the latest forward thinking concept in exfoliation that combines and builds from many of the historical concepts, while incorporating a new array of innovations. It has quickly become one of the most impressive exfoliation technologies to enter our market since the early 1990s.
Wet/dry microdermabrasion utilises a traditional closed loop vacuum system that is free from cross contamination, allowing for all exfoliated skin and unused fluids to be hygienically vacuumed away.
Rather than a tubular hand-piece encrusted with crystals, it incorporates a smooth plastic shield that comes in contact with the skin, creating a gentle application for all skin types. Once the vacuum loop is closed, when it comes in contact with the skin, the skin is gently lifted into the mouth of the hand-piece. There it comes in contact with a flat diamond encrusted exfoliation disk.
a The hand-piece incorporates a smooth plastic shield that comes in contact with the skin, creating a gentle application.
Unlike the original crystal-free versions of microdermabrasion, the operator can precisely control the abrasion depth by the disc selection [typically from 80 grit to 400 grit] along with vacuum aspiration control.With this technology, abrasion has nothing to do with the physical downward pressure of the operator.
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