Today, let’s look at another type of microdermabrasion machine on the market. It’s the Crystalift.
The approach with this treatment is very much different from that of diamond tip devices, including Diamond Radiance or Microderm MD. Instead of having a diamond that gently removes the dead skin’s top layer, this method implants small crystals that will exfoliate the dead skin layer away.
So how have the results been from this machine so far?
Breaking It Down
As mentioned above, a Crystalift microdermabrasion machine uses tiny crystals that help in exfoliating the top layer of dead skin away. You can read more about the purpose and process of microdermabrasion in-depth in our post about microdermabrasion machines. Basically, they remove the top-most skin layer, revealing the softer new skin below. This layer can more easily draw in vital nutrients to benefit the deeper skin layer, known as the Dermis.
Many people don’t yet know the facts about skin care issues, but many are linked to dermis problems. Acne, for example, might be brought on by excess sebum, the body’s natural oil, produced in the sebaceous gland in the Dermis. You need clear access to the Dermis layer by removing the top skin layer, so that your acne treatment can work at reducing excess sebum production.
Crystalift implants very small crystals into your skin at a level deep enough to work with the vacuum lift of the device. Together, they remove the uppermost dead skin layer. After the device has finished, you’ll rinse the crystals thoroughly away so that there aren’t any left within your skin. If you leave stray crystals in the skin, this can result in deeper skin damage. Be sure to rinse them away thoroughly.
Why Is it Hot?
We won’t beat around the bush – this Crystalift is better than some traditional microdermabrasion methods, but it isn’t even close to the other home machines you can purchase.
Even so, there are some things we do like:
- It’s Cheaper than Other Devices
Its $249 price tag makes it about $50 less than many other devices available today. You will need to refill the crystal capsules, though, and this may add up to even more than the difference in price as compared to other devices.
- It’s Nice, Pain-free and Gentle
Most people who’ve tried the crystal microdermabrasion feel that it’s a lot gentler on their skin than other devices, and we tend to agree. After applying the device, you won’t find the face of your skin as pink as it can be with other microdermabrasion methods. In fact, there is usually almost no pain at all, which is definitely a plus.
We do like a couple things about Crystalift, but it has its downfalls, too.
Where It’s Not Hot!
It’s a nice product, but it can’t match up to the power of some devices on the market. These machines are supposed to fully remove the top skin layer, and a device like this one just doesn’t have enough power to clear away that whole top layer.
We also dislike some aspects of this type of machines – you have to buy refills for them, and those all cost money. Diamond tip machines don’t need refills. In addition, crystal microdermabrasion may result in skin damage if you don’t thoroughly rinse every crystal off your face.
What’s the Skin Score?
It’s not difficult to determine which microdermabrasion approach is better, crystals or diamond tip. The diamond tip models have more power, and they doesn’t cause any side effects like the leftover crystals in the crystal systems can. Diamond tip units don’t need refills, either.
In comparison to other crystal devices, Crystalift is most assuredly a better one, but it doesn’t rate as highly as some others.
We placed Crystalift as #4 on our top microdermabrasion machines lis, and it had a skin score at 89%.
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