microdermabrasion
noun
mi·cro·derm·abra·sion
ˌmī-krō-dər-mə-ˈbrā-zhən 
: a cosmetic procedure for the skin that involves the mechanical abrasion and removal of all or part of the stratum corneum (as by a high pressure spray of granular crystals) and is used to rejuvenate the skin and to treat skin blemishes or imperfections (such as scars or wrinkles)
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Hyaluronic acid fillers came in second, followed by skin-resurfacing treatments (like peels, lasers, and microdermabrasion).
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Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 25 June 2024
The esthetician will thoroughly clean the skin using microdermabrasion to release excess dirt in our pores, apply enzymes for further cleaning and softening, extract blemishes, and end with a facial mask.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 13 June 2024
The levante is the easterly blow favored by windsurfers that causes heavy swells, casts apocalyptic clouds, and gives shins an unwanted microdermabrasion.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2024
Her Camera Ready Facial combines deep cleansing, exfoliation and diamond microdermabrasion with an antioxidant peel, circulation-boosting firm French massage and LED light therapy, for even-toned, hydrated skin.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
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Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 25 June 2024
The esthetician will thoroughly clean the skin using microdermabrasion to release excess dirt in our pores, apply enzymes for further cleaning and softening, extract blemishes, and end with a facial mask.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 13 June 2024
The levante is the easterly blow favored by windsurfers that causes heavy swells, casts apocalyptic clouds, and gives shins an unwanted microdermabrasion.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2024
Her Camera Ready Facial combines deep cleansing, exfoliation and diamond microdermabrasion with an antioxidant peel, circulation-boosting firm French massage and LED light therapy, for even-toned, hydrated skin.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2024
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microdermabrasion
noun
mi·cro·derm·abra·sion
ˌmī-krō-ˌdər-mə-ˈbrā-zhən
: a cosmetic procedure for the skin that involves the mechanical abrasion and removal of all or part of the stratum corneum (as by a high pressure spray of granular crystals) and is used to rejuvenate the skin and to treat skin blemishes or imperfections (such as scars or wrinkles)
During a professional microdermabrasion treatment, skin is blasted with jagged-edged crystals, usually aluminum oxides, that are applied with a wand, which also has a suction mechanism to pull away dead skin cells.—Jessica Ramakrishnan, The Chicago Tribune
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