Home Microdermabrasion: Spa Sciences Professional Skin Exfoliation System
I have been using the L’oreal Dermo-Expertise ReFinish Micro-Dermabrasion Kit for some time for exfoliation and have been quite happy with it. But being a gadget freak, I always wanted to try one of the battery operated home microdermabrasion systems. So when I saw the Spa Sciences Professional Skin Exfoliation System on sale, I picked it up.
I was satisfied with the purchase and liked it about equally as well as the L’oreal kit, which does not use a machine. The Spa Sciences kit comes with a sponge tip and an abrasive creme. A bit of the creme is spread on the face, and the machine is used to rub it in over a period of two to four minutes for each area treated and around 15 to 20 minutes for the entire face.
Warning! This stuff is not for sensitive skin! It can easily leave a person red and/or irritated after use, and comes with a moisturizing creme for soothing the skin after each treatment. Anyone with sensitive skin or who is easily irritated by exfoliating products should use this and similar products with caution. Also, it is not a miracle machine that will erase your wrinkles, and it is not the equivalent of a professional microdermabrasion treatment. But I did find it to be an effective exfoliator, as is the L’oreal kit.
The product definitely exfoliated my face just as well as, or perhaps slightly better than, the L’oreal kit. I was a bit red and flushed after use, and I often am with the L’oreal kit as well. That wore off over the next hour or so and my skin had that well exfoliated smoothness. The machine itself vibrates a lot, which took some getting used to. In that sense, I prefer the L’oreal kit, which is simpler. However, the L’oreal kit always makes my face feel rather raw while I am using it and I can feel the abrasive creme scratching. With the Spa Sciences machine, it felt quite comfortable as I was rubbing in the creme.
The moisturizer that came with it for use after the treatment is OK. I didn’t love it and didn’t hate it. I feel the same about the creme with the L’oreal product. In both cases, the creme is a bit too oily for my tastes. But each is fairly effective as soothing agent.
A similar product is the Neutrogena Advanced Solutions At Home MicroDermabrasion System.
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Kylee | Mar 13, 2007 | Reply
I’m using the Neutrogena System and like it pretty well. I don’t use it for as long as you use your system, though. Probably half as long.
Felicia Williams | Feb 9, 2009 | Reply
Does anyone know what has happened to the Spa Sciences line, I cannot find it anywhere?
Was there a problem with the product? I am worried as I have used several of their products.
Friend | Mar 16, 2009 | Reply
The Spa Sciences website is no longer…and I’ve seen their products in deep discount stores…I fear they are no more…
Jeanne Henckel | Aug 25, 2009 | Reply
Target has discontinued Spa Sciences….ugh! Where can I find refills?
Nature Nut | Aug 27, 2009 | Reply
I just found the Spa Sciences acne kit at Wise Buys for $5 on “last chance” closeout. If there is a Wise Buys in your area you might want to go stock up.