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Thu May 28, 2015 10:05 am  |
So I recently got into microdermabrasion. I always considered getting professional treatments, until I discovered the at home alternatives. I bought a PMD a few weeks back, did a few runs with it, and while I do think its a great device, I stumbled upon something else.
It's called the SkinVac, by a company called Ultra Radiance. Basically, it uses the suction from your vacuum that you already have at home, and diamond microderm heads/tips to gently slough away dead skin and suck it right into the vacuum. I purchased a kit from Amazon, and have used it already at least 4 times in 2 weeks.
My skin looks fantastic, glowy and more uniform in color. This product is genius in my opinion. They have basically taken an adapter that sticks on the vacuum tube, and connected to that adapter is reinforced tubing that is connected to the wand and diamond abrasive tip. You turn the vac on and gently slide the tip across the skin a few passes, and then youre done within minutes.
I have only treated my face and neck so far but plan on ordering more tips to also treat my body and chest.
They sell various kits on Amazon, ranging from around $30-200. You can buy a basic kit for $30 that includes a tip, and adapter that plugs directly into the vac tube. A more expensive kit comes with a wand and adjustable adapter to get less invasive suction. The most expensive kits come with an actual small vacuum, but in my opinion its way more cost effective to use your at home vac, and I wouldnt trust those small cheap vacuums to last anyway.
Sorry to type such a long post, I just really find this product genius and super effective. With the PMD, you have to replace the tips monthly, and they use crystals. With the SkinVac, the tips are supposed to last years, with just general alcohol cleansing, and there are no filters to purchase AND they are diamond heads, which are the kinds most professionals use.
Just wanted to give anyone who is thinking about microdermabrasion a product to check out! I'm going to give my PMD pro to my sister. |
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Thu May 28, 2015 3:15 pm |
http://skinvacmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014-SkinVacMD-Conversion-MiniKit-with-Flag-PETA-and-Model-400x400.jpg
Here is a photo showing the mini kit. Comes with a converter (if needed) and the slide piece (with tip attached)that you place on the vacuum hose. So simple, just wanted to give yall an idea of what I was talking about.
Below is the premium kit which comes with everything above plus the adjustable nozzle (controls suction power) and hose with wand/tip.
http://skinvacmd.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Basic-SkinVac1.png
No I am not being paid by SkinVac, I just think this is my new favorite go-to gadget. You can also make one of these yourself practically, if you just buy a microdermabrasion wand/tip set (can be found on eBay for around $30) and some hose and connect it with an adapter to your vac hose. Genius. And again, this beats the microderm units with a vacuum, I bought a 20$ Wet/Dry vac at Walmart (specifically for this) and use it and it works perfectly. No need to EVER change filters, and tips will barely need to be replaced, they are said to last many years if not forever as long as they are cleaned and taken care of. The diamond tips feel so much better than the crystal tips that were on my PMD, and it seems so much more effective. I feel like PMD just caused redness, with the diamond tips, I only get slightly irritated and the next day my skin looks amazing. |
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