Exfoliation vs. Microdermabrasion?

what's the difference between using a face scrub, a face mask and a microdermabrasion refinisher?Exfoliation vs. Microdermabrasion?
First off, face mask and face scrubs are just beauty products intended to do either of the following:


Lightly exfoliate dead skin cells at skin's surface


Remove excess dirt and oil debree(e.g: blackheads, whiteheads)


Calm and soothe your skin


Replenish and moisturize your skin


Microdermabrasion is a clinical, skin resurfacing procedure, which can alter the appearance of your skin from mild to drastic. Therefore, this procedure should be best performed by a licensed dermatologist, aa it is invasive, and if not done properly, may be harmful


This procedure can be performed with/a chemical peel, depending on the type and condition of skin, which should of course be determined through a consultation with a dermatologist prior to having anything done.


For best results, however, people do want the best of both worlds, by having an intial chemical peel, which is done to remove the uppermost coarse, dead surface of your skin. Then this is followed by microdermabrasion( your doctor would choose the intensity by which to set it), which would deep cleanse, deep exfoliate, and remove blackheads/whiteheads, thus minimizing the appearance of your pores. This following step is optional, and done only if your skin is in really bad condition, and not as sensitive. After having microderm done, you could have another chemical peel done, which works as a sort of sandblaster, by removing whatever microderm has left behind and smoothing your skin for the final finish.


Again, if done unproffessionally, these procedures can be harmful to you, so use precaution by visiting a dermatologist