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Microdermabrasion - Firming up the Skin

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October 10, 2013

Microdermabrasion is a cosmetic skin-smoothing procedure in which a stream of fine crystals gently removes the outermost dead cells of the epidermis. The aim is to make the skin renew itself and thus speed up the self-regeneration process. Properly carried out, it has scarcely any side effects, though it is not recommended for anyone suffering from a skin disorder.

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