A few months ago I was lucky enough to be sent the PMD* to try out and
after six weeks of use I’m ready to share my thoughts! I have quite a lot of
hang-ups about my skin as I used to have acne so I've got quite a lot of
scarring. This mainly affects how even my skin is more so than pigmentation as
I had laser treatment last year for that so microdermabrasion has been on my radar
for quite a while! My skin is also oily but dehydrated and can get quite
congested around the sides of my nose and my chin! I’m happy with my skincare
routine at the minute but always have room for something to give my skin the
little somethin’ somethin’ it needs! Spoiler alert – I think the PMD is doing
just that!
The device comes with everything you need to perform microdermabrasion
at home and inside the box is:
·
A PMD with
training disc and plastic cap already attached
·
Electric plug and
3 adapters
·
3 face discs and
3 body discs
·
Plastic cap for
body discs
Also included is an informative booklet and a short DVD that explains
how to use the PMD properly and what to expect from continued use. Using the
PMD on a regular basis will reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
and light scarring. It will also improve overall skin tone and texture by
fading uneven pigmentation, sun damage, age spots and blemishes. It addition,
it helps to reduce the formation of acne scars as it helps clear out clogged
pores and release trapped dirt and oil leaving skin clearer and more vibrant. Sounds
good doesn’t it?
The discs have aluminium oxide crystals on their surface which spin to
exfoliate away the dead, dull skin cells on the surface of the skin. As the
epidermis is removed, new cell growth is stimulated and topical products
penetrate faster, maximising the benefits of the skincare products you are
using!
The instructions and DVD give a brilliant run down of the dos and don’ts
when using the advice but some of the main ones I thought were worth mentioning
are: it’s important to use the device on clean, dry skin so it doesn’t drag and
to use upward motions while pulling the skin taut. Take care not to go over the
same area twice in the same session or hover in the same spot and don’t press
down too hard with the disc. Don’t use the device on the area above the
cheekbone near your eyes and never use without the cover in place. Give your
skin 6-7 days to recover after using the device and make sure to wear sunscreen!
It’s also important to refrain from using any chemical exfoliants for 48 hours
before or after using the PMD as skin will be too sensitive and make sure and
seek approval from your doctor if you are on any prescriptions for skin issues.
I've been using the device once a week for the last six weeks, starting
like the instructions suggest, with the white trainer disc which comes already inserted
into the device and is the least coarse to see how my skin would react. The
sensation of the device is a little like if you take the foot off a vacuum
cleaner and hold it to your hand, just on a smaller scale! This suction pulls
the blood flow to the surface of the skin (and you will feel it and skin will
look a little red!) and triggers the body’s healing process, building collagen
and elastin and leaving the skin firm and radiant.
I then progressed onto the grey disc which is for very sensitive skin
then the blue disc which is for sensitive skin and now for the last three weeks
I have been using the green disc which is medium strength abrasion and I have
been loving the results! I generally use the device on my forehead and temples,
round my nose, chin and some areas on my cheeks and have noticed such a
difference in my skin! It is so much smoother, more even and feels nowhere near
as clogged around my nose or chin! My skincare products feel like they have
been getting absorbed more effectively and in the morning my skin looks so much
brighter and clearer! I've also been enjoying using the body discs on my elbows
although it can be a little fiddly and more difficult to get the PMD to stay
suctioned on to move around!
I have absolutely loved using this device; at £150 it’s not cheap but
when compared to the cost of professional microdermabrasion treatments offered
in salons it seems so much more of an investment! I’m so grateful for the
opportunity to have tried it and will certainly be purchasing the replacement heads
which are £19 regularly to make sure I keep getting the best treatment possible
as the aluminium oxide crystals that provide the exfoliation wear off after
continued use and hope to see even more of an improvement in my skin tone and texture!
The PMD Personal
Microderm can be purchased from the PMD website!
Have you tried this device or microdermabrasion before? What did you
think?
*denotes
a PR sample that was sent to me. All opinions are my own.
Danielle xx
