How to Use Philosophy Home Microdermabrasion Kits

Home microdermabrasion kits allow you to care for your skin and help remove minor wrinkles, acne scars and signs of aging. Philosophy is one of many companies that produce simple and quick products for home use.

Things You'll Need

• Moisturizer

Instructions

1. Keep yourself out of the sunlight for the week before the start of your treatment. Sunburns can make microdermabrasion painful and ineffective. Also prepare yourself to stay out of the sun for 2 to 3 days following your first use of the Philosophy product.

2. Wash your face with warm water to help open up your pores. You can use Philosophy kits in the shower if you're pressed for time, although you should apply them before you start using soap, body wash or shampoo.

3. Dry your face by patting it, but try to leave it a little damp if possible. Put a quarter-sized drop of the microdermabrasion crystals in each hand and gently rub them on your face. Continue massaging the crystals for 1 to 3 minutes.

4. Apply one quarter-sized drop of the activator gel on your fingers and then rub it into the crystals. Expect to feel a slight heating sensation as the two compounds react and turn into a foam. Allow the foam to stay on your face for about 1 minute but continue to rub it around.

5. Rinse off all of the microdermabrasion foam with warm water. Pat your face dry with a towel and then apply some of your favorite moisturizer. Continue using Philosophy home microdermabrasion kits 3 to 5 times a week, depending on how your skin feels after the first few treatments.

6. Use Philosophy's The Greatest Love microdermabrasion cream if you want a simpler product that produces similar results. Simply rub the cream on your face and wait for it to dissolve. Try this cream if other home kits cause skin irritation, but note that The Greatest Love is more of a supportive product than a stand-alone skin revitalizer.

Tips & Warnings

• Philosophy products have vitamin C and other beneficial compounds in them to help speed your recovery time and add natural color to the outer layer of your skin.

• Discontinue the use of any microbermabrasion product if your skin swells or stays red for more than 4 hours after application.

• Home treatment programs aren't the most effective choice if you want to remove deep scars, discolorations or other problems that are rooted in the middle layer of your skin.