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Thu Mar 10, 2005 8:00 am

Can someone please tell me the difference between an enzyme peel and a AHA peel?

Thanks Smile

Edit - Also I have been reading about microdermabrasion and I'm wondering how this is different from just a "regular" scrub? Do they not both have the same outcome?

free skin care · Thu Mar 10, 2005 10:44 am

For microdermabrasions, the difference between that & regular scrubs, is the suction. When you get one done, there are 2 different kinds - one w/ crystals, and one with a diamond wand (I'vd done both, I like the wand much better!). For the crystal one, a suction tube with a small opening (like you'd see in a dentist office almost) is rubbed against your skin, and the suction first brings debris to the surface, then the crystals (at a high rate of speed) exfoliate your skin, and then the debris (dead skin,etc) is lifted away by the suction. With the wand, there are no crystals, just a suction wand with a diamond encrust end, and it works about the same way. I like the wand much better because the other one leaves pieces of the aluminum oxide on your face Confused

As for peels, I've never had an AHA peel, but I've had a Pumpkin Peel (loved it!) and a Detox Peel (not sure what was used in it,but it felt gentle). I really liked them both, my skin flaked off for a couple days but the skin underneath looked awesome! I'd say though, that the second one was the one that really helped with my pimples... I need to save up so I can do one again Rolling Eyes

Thu Mar 10, 2005 12:02 pm

Thanks for the reply Smile

Regarding the microdermabrasion - the reason that I am so confused is the following........

Anew Clinical Micro-Exfoliant

Use every other day. Suitable for all skin types. 75 ml Professional micro-dermabrasion is a skin-polishing treatment that propels micro-crystals onto skin to stimulate blood flow, giving skin a healthy-looking glow. Our creamy resurfacing treatment uses aluminum oxide micro-bead exfoliants– the same materials used in a professional micro-dermabrasion treatment–to produce a powerful polishing action for newer, more youthful-looking skin.

...Looks to me like this is a scrub - there is no "wand" or any tool used to suction off the dead cells - is this still a microdermabrasion? Smile

free skin care · Thu Mar 10, 2005 1:12 pm

I think they are considered "microdermabrasions", because it is still exfoliating & uses the same exfoliating material (aluminum oxide crystals) as a professional one. However, I think that using the word "professional" is misleading. I bought one of the (millions) of kits out there, it has a wand with a sponge at the end, that you apply the cream to, and the sponge spins as you rub the crystals against your face. A good exfoliator, but still, not like a professional microdermabrasion. It didn't seem much different than other exfoliating scrubs to me??

Mon Dec 12, 2005 12:39 pm

ktsweets

above you have mention the two different type of crystal "peels".

The lady hwo does my facials (the only one around here, which I trust partially due to mixed results in the past) has recommended to me that I have the first type treatment that you mentioned.
I am wondering what type of skin you have, and how strong the peel is. Is it like the glycolic peels or more permanet?

Does it leave you skin red and irritated... I am only 22 and afraid of doing something at this age that might damage my skin premanently.
I do have big pores that I would like to reduse and I would like to clean my pores.
I have looked this up on the net and consulted my friends and it appers to be a lot of moms age 45-55 which has tried the treatment not their daughters. Does it suit all ages or is it just rejuvenatnig? Confused

Hope you are around

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