No Need to Leave the House for Microdermabrasion Thanks to These At-Home Exfoliators With Oomph
No Need to Leave the House for Microdermabrasion Thanks to These At-Home Exfoliators With Oomph
If you're craving a dewier, more glowing complexion (and, frankly, who isn't?) good exfoliation is key. And when it comes to serious exfoliation, microdermabrasion is the watchword you need.
In-office microdermabrasion involves having a technician spray exfoliating crystals onto the skin through a controlled wand—like a particularly skin-friendly version of sandblasting—to brush away dead skin cells and leave skin smooth and radiant. With continued use, the treatment can help improve the appearance of dark spots and help prevent clogged pores that can result in acne. But if you're not up for the effort or expense of an in-office treatment, or you're just looking for a way to supplement your existing beauty routine, there are plenty of options specifically designed to mimic the effect of microdermabrasion at home. Here are our favorites.
Personal Microderm Pro
PMD
sephora.com
$199.00
As close as you'll get to true microdermabrasion at home, this handy device combines spinning, crystal-tipped heads and gentle suction to scrub and lift away dead skin cells. The interchangeable heads offer different levels of grit so you can choose your own exfoliation adventure, and also come in larger sizes geared toward body exfoliation so no part of your gets left out.
Modern Friction Nature’s Gentle Dermabrasion
Origins
sephora.com
$42.00
Prefer a gentler dose of exfoliation? This lush cream uses rice starch to very softly scrub away dullness for an effective clean that leaves skin feeling coddled.
RejuvadermMD Handheld Microdermabrasion System
Trophy Skin
dermstore.com
$199.00
If blocked pores are a concern, this diamond-tipped system sloughs off the upper layer of dead skin cells and uses interchangeable suction heads to vacuum up blackheads.
Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator
Dr. Brandt Skincare
sephora.com
$79.00
Dull skin tends to show its age more readily, so to give your complexion a bouncy, youthful glow, this cream smooths things out with aluminum oxide crystals (the same kind often found in professional microdermabrasion) and lactic acid.
Daily Superfoliant Exfoliator
Dermalogica
sephora.com
$59.00
An antioxidant and activated charcoal-charged version of Dermalogica's cult classic Daily Microfoliant, this buffing scrub clears away dead skin cells, dirt, and oil, and helps to protect against environmental stressors.
Buffing Grains For Face
Bobbi Brown
sephora.com
$30.00
Customize your routine with this exfoliant made from adzuki beans—add a spoonful to your favorite cleanser to add to its scrubbing capacity or simply mix with water for a straight scrub.
Age-Defying Dermabrasion
Darphin
dermstore.com
$85.00
A mixture of silica, pearl, and lava stone particles give this cream the heft to deeply exfoliate skin, but it also coddles with shea butter and algae extract.
Ultra Fine Scrub Face Wash
La Roche-Posay
dermstore.com
$17.99
This drugstore favorite refines the look of dull skin with a mix of physical and chemical exfoliants that will leave your face with a glow much greater than its petite price tag might suggest.
The DIY way to boost your glow.