(Review & Giveaway): Microdermabrasion at Home? Introducing Personal MicroDerm
If you’re like me, you’ve always thought microdermabrasion was a great idea. The rationale is all over the TV and the glossies, from my “can’t pry it out of my dead, lifeless fingers” Clarisonic to the newest beauty gadget we’re just a tad obsessed with: Personal MicroDerm (or PMD, as it is affectionately called).
Sure, beauty gadgets have become more popular than Crest Whitestrips these days. And this makes sense, given the current economy. Who wants to spend over $250 to become poreless? When I received the Personal MicroDerm to try, I was extremely intrigued, because exfoliation is part of my routine. Heck, it’s practically my mantra.
The Personal MicroDerm was the brainchild of Janelle Muldner (she created the original patent). Muldner was one of the first estheticians to bring the concept of microdermabrasion to the U.S. from Europe — and this was over 25 years ago. Now, she’s joined forces with other professionals to create a system that you can use at home.
The wand-like gadget is a microdermal exfoliation system that uses the same aluminum oxide crystals that your dermatologist uses in his or her office. I was a little nervous about trying the gadget at first because I have extremely sensitive skin, and thought I would react badly to it.
But it was relatively painless to use. There is a gentle “suction” component to the MicroDerm, as it removes layers of dead skin cells. It is also designed to eliminate blemishes, acne scars and fine lines.
How Does it Work?
The Personal MicroDerm is simpler to use than making brownies out of a box. Trust me, a gadget novice, on this one.
Once you receive the gadget, you’ll need to watch a very well-detailed DVD first that tells you EXACTLY how to use the device. The DVD is very encouraging, and soothing, as a matter of fact. You’ll receive several types of exfoliating discs with the kit (some for your body, and some for the fine areas of your face — please don’t attempt to exfoliate your under eye area! Ever!).
All you have to do is select the appropriate disc for your exfoliating needs (again, please be sure to watch the DVD), pull your skin taut, and let the MicroDerm do all the work. If you have extremely sensitive skin as I do, then you should really give one pass over your face, instead of two.
What Does it Cost?
The total cost of this unit is $179 (compared to well north of $200 for a professional microderm treatment), and shipping is free.
It is recommended that you use the device for at least eight to ten times before seeing optimal results, but I think it’s truly worth it. The only gripe I have is that each disc really can be used once — and no more than twice– before the aluminum oxide crystals start to completely dissipate. So, like iTunes, there’s definitely a recurring cost, but not an enormous one.
We give it two big thumbs up!
If you want to erase wrinkles at the touch of a button, you may want to check out Zeno’s “Line Rewind.”
Just to show you some love, we are giving away one unit of the Personal MicroDerm, valued at $179, to a lucky reader. Simply leave a comment below telling us if you’ve ever done microdermabrasion (at home or at the doctor’s office) and what your experience was.
A winner will be picked in a week. Good luck!
- Charu Suri
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I have done microderm. It was about 3 or 4 years ago and I remember the crystals getting in my ears. I didn’t think it made that much of a difference but the tech said if I did it more that it would. I religiously use my Clarisonic so maybe that’s why it didn’t make a big diff.
I had some mini microderm done at a dermatologist’s office years ago but they just used some chemicals and not a machine. I’d leave so red and irritated that I gave up after a while.
Have done professional microderms, never enough time to do regularly. I do gently exfoliate daily.
I have used microdermabrasion scrubs on my face with marvelous results. I would love to try this and refresh my skin for the warmer weather!
I would be so grateful to win!!! This product sounds amazing and I would love to try it out!! Thanks!
I myself have never ever used one or had it done,But I would love to give it a try and see the results .
I wish I could afford to have a microdermabrasion done professionally or have a really great tool. I do exfoliate a couple of times a week but I can see I need something else.
I am entering back into the work force so I can use all the help I can get!
Thanks
i have never done microdermabrasion and would love to try it
Definately love micro-derm. My skin always glows after and what a coup to do it at home!!!!
I have never done Microdermabrasion at home or at a Doctor’s office, I heard a lot about it. I like the chance to try it. Thanks.
I haven’t tried it yet, but I definitely want to!
I love the result I get from professional microderm treatments, and exfoliate regularly at home as well
I’ve never done microdermabrasion, but have always wanted to.
I’ll admit…my interest is piqued. As woman of color we are often talked out of “professional” microdermabrasion. Thus I use over-the-counter micro scrubs in conjunction with my NutriSonic. As a Lady in the (ahem) “Protected Age Group” I am battling the big three due to hormones, blemishes, residual hyperpigmentation adn trying to stave off the early sign of aging – so winning this product, to “give ‘er a whirl” would be a welcome addition to my beauty stat regimen.
I had a microdermabrasion done a year ago when I worked at a spa, I really liked the end results. If it wasn’t so expensive I would do them all the time, my skin was red for the first day but some people Are more sensitive then others. I loved it!
I had a microdermabrasion done a year ago when I worked at a spa, I really liked the end results. If it wasn’t so expensive I would do them all the time, my skin was red for the first day. But I loved it!
I have never tried microdermabrasion yet. My skin definitely needs a little pep up, so I keep eyeing them in store. Aside from the results, it looks like it would feel so good on my face!
I have never tried microdermabrasion but would love to try it.This product sounds lovely.
I do about 3 – 4 microdermabrasions a year even though I have sensitive and eczema prone skin and that is because I love how polished and how my skin glows after the sessions!Because of eczema and sensitive skin I constantly have dry skin and I feel like a regular exfoliator just does not do the job. Microdermabrasions helps my skin regenerate and renew itself and it makes me very confident because my skin looks more plump, soft and it glows=) My beautician also told me that microdermabrasions help redue signs of aging so I’m happy about that
I’ve had microderm at a professional spa. It was great.. very quick.. easy..no irritation. My skin was brighter after the treatment. I had planned a doing prof. Facial every month with microderm but this tool would be great… a money saver!!
I did, with scrub, st Ives, skin is super silky afterwards. but ur stuff is professional and that’s why i would love to have it:)
I have done it at the office and at home… so far, the Dr.s office is WAY better! I bought the Susan Luchi mocroderm kit, I really do like it, but it doesn’t compare to the one done in by a professional. I would LOVE to try this one. I am a product JUNKIE!!
I want it…:@)
I have tried microdermabrasion years ago and just recently again. I will definitely keep it in my beauty routine now that I understand I need to take care of my skin.
I have never done one and would love too!!
I have only done it at home with the Mary Kay system they have but would love this..
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I have tried both and I have found that you have to be consistent for optimal results. I have incorporated regular trips to the spa into beauty regime. However, this would be perfect to maintain my skin into between trips and save me a ton of money resulting in more shoes!
Thank you!
I have never done microdermabrasion but I would love to try it.
I’ve had microdermabrasion done a few times at the spa. I will say that it leaves a very polished youthful look to your face. I’ve never tried at home microderm kits, but I think that its awesome that you can do the same thing at home at a fraction of the cost
I have never did anything professionally, but I have used a basic at home one from Susan Lucci. I did like the results though! I would love to try this one out!
Ive had three appts to get microderm done, and each time something happens. Either the doctor cancels or im unable to go. Having a device at home would be so convient for me. It would make my face so much fresher. Especially since i live in Miami!
I’ve tried the home kits, exfoliation products and even natural products quite regularly. Would love to get one of these to compare the results.
No, I have never tried microdermbrassion. I would be interested in trying it.
I am a fan of Beauty Stat on Facebook. I am a subscriber of Beauty Stat via Email. I would def want to try and use it since my skin is oily. I want to get rid of oils and pores. I can’t stand those!
It’s out of my range right now, but it sounds like it would be nice to use.
Microderm is the BEST!!!!
OH my!!! I love exfoliation….I’m obsessed!! I love it because it truly makes my makeup look flawless!! Serisouly…I’m not kidding! I have them done at my dermatologist once in a while and I can’t get enough of them. I have to say I keep my face very clean, but when the nurse shows me all the dirt and debree it picks up…WoW!
I did microbrasion at a doctor’s office twice and I loved the way my skin looked and felt – unfortunately I was unable to go again since the cost was too high. I would love for my skin to get that smooth look – softer (less obvious) wrinkles again
What a cool give-a-away! I have never tried microdermabrasion before,
but I know my skin would benefit greatly from it, now that I have
reached 50 yro.
I would be very interested in trying the system. I, too am a woman of color in my late 30s. I am interested in trying new things to implement in my beauty routine.
I have never had a microdermabrasion done but would love to win one to try it out and give my daughter a chance to use it also.
I’m a professional microdermabrasion virgin! But I’ve been using Neutrogena at home kit that promises to reduce discoloration and pigmentation on my face but to no avail. I need something more powerful that will give me results before I hit the big 3-0 in May!
Ive had it done in a Skin care center and would love to win one of my own .
I’ve done it at a spa once and it was not what I expected but I’d love to have my own. My skin has been going through so much between getting pregnant, giving birth and breastfeeding.
I have had microdermabrasion once. It was terribly unpleasent since my skin is so sensitive…so my Dr told me to try the Clarisonic….that was the best thing I could have ever done for myself. My skin has been clear and feels so clean. I love to do dermabrasion at home…I can control how much I do and keep my skin beautiful.
I have had microderm and loved it! this would be fantastic to have!
I’ve never done microdermabrasion at a spa but I have purchase the face scrubs and tried it at home. I would love to try microderm to see how it works.
I have never done it but am dying to try this. I will be 50 this year…enough said! Lol I have broken capillaries & age spots…this is just what I need.
Would love go win I can’t Fford to go to the spa every week do get this done would love to do it at home please sign me up thank you
I have had tons of microderms at the dermatologist office. I had terrible acne scaring and they help me so much. I love to get them, and I’d love to be able to do them at home with this device.
I had a treatment once about ten years ago. I remember was the technician telling me to wear sunscreen and I could wear mineral make up. I believe my skin was more radiant but it’s too costly to have regular treatments. I would love to be able to have regular treatments.
I’ve tried that various forms of “microderm abrasion” from Neutrogena, and I didn’t notice too much improvment in my skin. I have had the Clarisonic gizmo, and it works really well to wash my face. However, it hasn’t done too much with my large pores or my fine wrinkles. I’ve never had the money to go to a spa and get something professionally done. I just turned 29 a week ago, and I’m trying to keep my skin in the best shape it can be.
I have heard a lot of things about Microdermabrasion, but have not experienced any professional treatments. I have researched several options and continue to find this option, the PMD MicroDerm to be useful, effective and affordable solution. I would love to have this product.
I would like to win.
I’ve done it at home! Great product!!
I have never Microdermabrasion, but would love to. The reviews on your product are awesome.
I have had one done at the spa. It was great.. I loved it and YES, very expensive.
I havent tried this but I really really want to. It is awfully expensive but I have tried Proactive and it didn’t work well either so I would really like to see if this will. I’d love to blog about my experience with using it as well!
I hope I win!
I’ve never had one done.
never had one but would love one
I have never had microdermabrasion done professionally but have used “over the counter” products. I like the way the procedure makes my skin feel.
I have never had any microderm abrasion done. Would love too!!
Melissa Kelley
msk3207@aol.com
I love taking care of my skin! I have never done a microdermabrasion on my skin! This is something I need! Thanks
I have never tried microdermabrasion before. I’ve been struggling with bad acne and big pores that I would be very grateful if I won something like this. I would like to try this product out.
I have tried microdermabration at home, a kit I purchased of tv I actually followed through with it till I ran out of the crystals, but I honestly didn’t knowest too much difference. I felt like the the machine didn’t have enough power.
I have had one in the past but it was by a relative and I really need a product that works to get maximum results.
My sisters and I have been doing at home microdermabrasion for over six years & LOVE IT!!! We use the predecessor to the PMD Microderm, the Dermapower by Janelle Muldner, she even personally answered our questions (how is that for customer service!). I still have my “before” pictures from early 2005 after we began our treatments, dark spots evident then are no longer noticeable. Our Dermapower units are very well built and still hold a charge & function great but alas the discs are no longer available. We bought up all the discs we could, started using them sparingly and have reached the last. Please help before my skin looks like it did in 2005! What’s a girl to do? WE NEED a PMD Microderm!! BTW… if I die will someone erase those before pics off my PC? Thanks!
I’ve been undergoing a series of monthly microdermabrasion sessions because of extensive facial scarring. At $200+ a month…it’s taken a huge toll on my budget. I’ve had to skip some months because of the cost so you can imagine how thrilled I’d be if I won this!!!
I have never tried microdermabrasion and have always read many good things about it. I know it can do wonders for the skin and have always wanted to but the price is high for so many kinds that I put it off.
a few years ago i had a hyrdofusion facial, microdermabrasion but with a machine that used a water spray. i loved how i looked!
it was a gift, and i haven’t had one since.
would love love to win this!
tattgiff at centurytel dot net
I’ve never done microdermabrasion, but I’d love to try it. I’ve been having some skin issues lately, so it would really come in handy!
i have never had professional microdermabrasion, but i have done at home exfoliation with a cream exfolation kit. i have dry skin, and it gets flakey. i would love to have something like this beczuse, as i get older, turned 40 2weeks ago, it is very hard to get that nice youthful glow. this would really help me to feel better about my skin., which is my biggest ageing problem. help me to make my skin look the age i feel. thanks for the chance to win. much gratitude. peace~
I had a light trial version done during a facial on a family cruise a couple of Christmases back. It was pretty nice, but also pretty expensive, so I’ve never had any microdermabrasion done since then.
I’ve done microdermabrasion via a groupon, I’ve love to be able to do it at home!
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I have tried it at home and it was wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <33 <33
I have never done it but I certainly would love to remove some fine lines~
I’ve had microderm abrasion done at a couple facials, and I love it. My skin feels so smooth afterwards!
I had a Diamond Peel treatment and it was really too harsh and my skin was a wreck until it healed, so I didn’t do it more than once. I realize that the results from microdermabrasion are cumulative, so I wasn’t really looking for major improvements from one treatment, but I wasn’t expecting it to wreck my skin so badly, either. I looked like a peeled tomato. :/
I got the DermaNew kit when those first came out, but I was allergic to the cream that went with the machine, so I couldn’t use that and I gave it to my mother. After that I went to at home chemical peels, which were better but not a huge improvement, and I tried some microdermabrasion scrubs which were hit and miss. So far I like the Dr. Brandt microdermabrasion scrub the best. It’s a great scrub, but really, it’s just a scrub and I don’t get anything resembling the results I’d expect from actual microdermabrasion.
I’d like to find something to use at home that does more for my skin, something that goes beyond what the Dr. Brandt scrub and the lower level at-home chemical peels do, hopefully without the harsh effects of the Diamond Peel, so I’m considering trying this one.
I’ve used L’oreal’s Microderm Abrasion Kit but it was just cream and serums to use, nothing mechanical. I’d love to win this.
I have and it was great this would be awesome to win.
I have never had a professional treatment but I have used philosophy microdermabrasion wash which is nice. Thanks for the chance!
I have never tried it before but would really like to.
I have never had microdermabrasion before. I have read about it but never had the opportunity to try it
Yes I have had a Microdermabrasion at my dermatologist two yrs ago and loved it. I have also done one from Lancome but would love to win this and would save a lot of money. I am 50 and am very strict on my face care and aging. I have used many products to keep up with the new anti-aging process, but I am sure this would be better than the other face creams and skin care products in your high end stores. Thanks and have a good day. God Bless
I have only used some of the facial scrubs. Cant wait to try this
I’ve never done microdermabrasion before but I’ve always wanted to – my skin would really benefit from it.
I have never tried microdermabrasion .. but would love to!
micro at the derm office
I had a few micro-dermabrasion treatments at a spa I was going to a couple years ago. It made an amazing difference in my skin. I loved the treatment but the cost was a bit high. I would love to be able to do this at home.
I have tried a few products. Like you about to approach 30 this year. I used to like the Neutrogena microderm kits that came out about 3 years ago but they have changed the product and I’m not as crazy about it. From your recommendation I did just pick up the Zeno Wrinkle Reduction Kit.
I have never tried Microdermabrasion and would soo love to. I just think that its a lil price high =(…I have heard great things about it thou and soo egar to have one done..
I am a gadget person also … I have used the dermabrasion system from Mary Kay and it does help refreshe my 56 year old skin. I have drooled over the Personal MicroDerm for quite a while. I know there is more to making the skin look better but, as with many others, we do not have the extra money to spare. Some may say to just do it but….
Hi i’ve never tried microdermabrasion because it is to expensive, i usually stay with the cheap creams and exfoliators, which rarely help my acne and scars. I would really love to try this product and see how it works on my skin
oh and i was doing some research on it and i found that on shopnbc.com it only costs $98 and u can get an additional 15% off if you’re a new customer and enter the coupon code: 8508 bringing it down to $90.66 including taxes and shipping and handling. JUST LETTING EVERYONE KNOW, its still too expensive for me unfortunately
I had it done professionally at the Dermatologist’s office and even my husband noticed the improvement in my skin. It’s pricey so I could only have it done three times. I looked great for awhile, so I would love to have this at home!