Their faces are their fortunes. But long hours under hot lights and heavy makeup can wreak havoc on a celebrity's skin. So what's the secret to keeping faces looking fresh?

Vera Brown says, "I can honestly say that I have never seen anything that is more beneficial than the diamond microdermabrasion." Skin specialist to the stars, Vera Brown says diamonds are not only a girl's best friend, but also their best beauty secret. "It's a tip that is made of fine, fine diamond and when it goes over the skin, there's no redness."

Diamond microdermabrasion peels away dead skin and reduces wrinkles, acne scars, and brown spots. It's a kinder, gentler twist on an old procedure. You may have heard of microdermabrasion. Crystals sand blast the face leaving skin red and sore. Using the diamond tipped wand, the top layer of skin is removed while a gentle vacuum takes away the dead cells. Next a cooling is mask is applied. Then the face is massaged with a vitamin-filled cream to help new skin cells grow. Finally, air is blown over your face to cool and re-moisturize. I really prefer this to the microdermabrasion crystal machines that sandblast your face.  There are some concerns about the aluminum oxide micro crystals.

Most doctors agree that aluminum oxide is not dangerous when ingested and is safe for use with skin resurfacing treatments (specifically microderm abrasion) but there is a great deal of controversy in the medical community about its side effects.

The diamond derm abrasion system, on the other hand, replaces the micro-crystal flow with a disposable or reusable diamond tip wand. Areas closer to the eyes and mouth can be abraded more accurately with diamond abrasion with no risk of stray crystals causing damage or being ingested. Other than that, crystal-free microdermabrasion works in the same way traditional microdermabrasion does.

Diamond microderm machines usually come with tipped wands of varied size and coarseness for different skin types and depths of resurfacing. The wand tip is made of natural diamond chips which polish the skin and remove dead cells, which are then vacuumed back into a waste filter.

Afterward  your skin will feel great.  Diamond Microdermabrasion  is a real gem!

Home Care Diamond Skincare

Shahnaz Husain has developed Diamond line of skincare.  These quality products incorporate the unique complex of powerful Diamond “bhasma” (ash) with the principles of Ayurveda to create an incredible line of products to enhance your skin.  From scrubs to crèmes, these products will polish your skin and polish your face to a new color and clarity.

Shahnaz Husain Products are available at Bloomingdales (New York) and various shops online:

Shahnaz Hussain's Herbal Clinic
3322 Clair Ct
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 227-8111