Salon based Microdermabrasion is one of the hottest treatments around and is the perfect way to pep up your skin. Micro-crystals are blasted across the surface of the skin removing dead and damaged skin cells. This deep exfoliation treatment helps to combat wrinkles, fine lines, pores, sun damage and scars while leaving the skin instantly smooth and radiant. The down side? A course of treatments are needed to see the desired effects and top ups are recommended to sustain the results. Skin can be left red and irritated and treatments are costly. If like me you don’t have the time to commit, SHINE looks into the at home treatments on the market.

With technology today skin care companies have come up with at home treatments that deliver these benefits in the sanctuary of your own bathroom and at a fraction of the cost with no side effects. SHINE has tried and tested the best microdermabrasion products to guide you through the array of products on the market, here are our top three.

Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion. The SHINE Magazine winner. An amazing exfoliating face cream formulated with pharmaceutical-grade crystals, lactic acid and soothing botanicals. After one application skin was left feeling smooth and radiant. Having used this for three weeks pores and fine lines were diminished for a clearer more youthful appearance. No redness, no dryness and easy to use. A bathroom must have! Available from Sephora $75 and Space NK £66.66. For more information go to www.drbrandtskincare.com.

Avon Anew Clinical Advanced Dermabrasion System. The SHINE Magazine best economical buy. Delightfully easy to use with a dial up dispenser which increases the strength of the treatment over a four week period to ensure gentle but effective results. Skin was left smooth, refined and glowing while pigmentation and fine lines were diminished. Available from Avon $28 or £17. For more information go to www.avon.com.

Origins Modern Friction. A more gentle and natural approach to microdermabrasion. Formulated with rice and lemon balm to help refine the skin. This product was a little tricky to use as it needed to be massaged dry first then wet. The idea is that the rice creates a stickiness that removes the dead skin rather than crystals and it took a while to wash it off. The results were however good. Skin was brighter and refined with no redness or dryness. A good product at a good price. From Origins counters $36 or £28. For more information go to www.origins.com.