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Pol J Cosmetol 2008, 11(4): 313-319pl,en  The use of physiological saline and oxygen in the new microdermabrasion technologyMarzena Glinka, Agnieszka Dana Oddział Kosmetologii Wydziału Farmaceutycznego Uniwersytetu Medycznego w Łodzi Summary Introducton. Some defects occurring on the facial and body skin may be eliminated or decreased using various methods of exfoliating the skin´s superficial layers, which has been known since time immemorial (for example using pumice stone, desert sand, or putting on citrus fruit). Presently, beauty parlours use various exfoliation methods which are divided into chemical, enzymatic, mechanical and laser techniques. One of the mechanical methods of exfoliating the epidermal layers is microdermabrasion which recently has become quite popular both among beauticians and patients. A special innovation in cosmetology is oxydermabrasion in which the epidermis exfoliating element is the stream of physiological saline and oxygen. Aim. This research project is aimed at evaluation of the efficacy of the innovative method of exfoliating the skin´s superficial layers in certain defects of skin. Material and methods. A tool for the study was the apparatus for oxydermabrasion CRISS HYDROXY produced by AYCOM Poland. A series of procedures were carried out in 80 probants aged from 29 to 49 years, including 40 persons with mixed and greasy skin, 10 with a tendency to blood vessels dilatation and bursting, 20 with cellulite, and 10 with sensitive skin and visible wrinkles. Results. All probants who were subjected to oxydermabrasion exhibited some positive effects, such as the skin´s improved colour, decreased pigmentation maculae, strengthened blood vessels, increased elasticity and moistening of skin and making post-acne scars and wrinkles more shallow. Conclusions. Oxydermabrasion is an effective procedure decreasing or liquidating many skin changes. Furthermore, it is a procedure which increases the efficacy of cosmetic preparations, therefore it is advisable to use it in therapies associated with other procedures. Key words: microdermabrasion, physiological saline, oxygen |