As any teenager can attest, acne is indiscriminate in when and where it presents itself. The morning can seem promising, all appears normal when the day begins only to enter the bathroom at lunch time and there it is: a bright red blemish promising an eruption within minutes. Acne treatment is wide and varied in form: ointments, creams, scrubs, vitamins, oils, prescription medication and even €zappers€ are available to fight breakouts. And teenagers are not the only skin suffers, as any woman who is pregnant or experiencing pre or post menopause will confirm. Acne was once thought of as a €teenage€ dilemma, but men and women in the later stages of life still experience outbreaks. That is why acne treatment has become a multi-million dollar business.

Microdermabrasion as a form of acne treatment is available at most spas and salons and is proving to be effective and popular with people of various ages. An exfoliating process that involves blasting microscopic crystals onto the skin, this treatment can require a few days of recuperation time, as the skin can appear red and irritated post treatment. Chemical peels and laser treatments are also a route to take in the battle against acne, but these too, can require recuperation time and can prove to be quite irritating to the skin.

A newer form of microdermabrasion proving equally effective for acne treatment is the Diamond Tone Wand. Gentler than the standard microdermabrasion blasting technique, the Diamond Wand is simply drawn across the skin without any loose crystals or abrasives to irritate the skin. The Wand can extract blackheads and whiteheads as it passes over the area and a vacuum collects the dead skin. The Diamond Tone Wand can reduce the appearance of acne scars and leaves the skin smooth and youthful in texture. The results may not be obvious the first few treatments, as most clients require 4-10 sessions to see the optimal effects.

Many acne sufferers are turning to spas and salons for acne treatment, as a preference for a more natural, holistic approach seems to be the desired route to take. With advances in technology there are more non-invasive, non- surgical techniques available to tackle acne, and more treatments are proving to be pain free and highly effective which is greatly appreciated by anyone who suffers from a significant acne problem. As more advances are made and proven to be effective, a customized and individualized treatment can be put together for each client. Lifestyle changes and a diet evaluation may prove to be an additional route to investigate, as everyone has their own chemical makeup and some treatments may not be right for every skin type.