Dare to Bare
By Kayla Spear · Published June 17, 2020 · Updated February 10, 2025
Sure, there are plenty of products you can use at home to incorporate into your everyday skincare routine to reveal the smoothest, softest skin possible - but sometimes it takes an expert and one magical tool to get the job done.
Sure, there are plenty of products you can use at home to incorporate into your everyday skincare routine to reveal the smoothest, softest skin possible - but sometimes it takes an expert and one magical tool to get the job done. That's when we turn to microdermabrasion.
WHAT IS MICRODERMABRASION?
Microdermabrasion is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a slightly abrasive instrument to gently exfoliate the skin, removing dead skin cells at the surface. In this procedure we use a diamond tip wand to gently remove the outermost layer of dead skin cells from the epidermis.
HOW IS IT PERFORMED?
In this full-body treatment, we use a diamond tip microdermabrasion wand on the arms, legs, back, chest, and abdomen to sweep away dead skin cells, unclog pores, and reduce the appearance of fine lines, stretch marks and cellulite. After exfoliation, we apply a warm towel to the skin to wipe away any excess then apply an organic body moisturizer to lock in hydration.
HOW OFTEN YOU SHOULD DO IT?
Depending on your skin concerns and needs you can do this treatment once a month or as the seasons begin to change to reveal smoother, softer, radiant skin.
To schedule your series of Full-Body Microdermabrasion sessions at our NY or LA click here to book.
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