Aluminum oxide crystals are most commonly used abrasive agent for the past 20 years.is the second hardest mineral besides diamond. Different following methods include mechanical abrasion from jets of zinc oxide or aluminum oxide crystals, fine organic particles, or rough surface. Particulates are removed with a wand / handpiece with which the abrasive particles come. The term dermabrasion itself refers to more severe medical procedure carried out under general anesthesia or light.

Conventional 'crystal microdermabrasion system. This method is used beams of aluminum oxide crystals or zinc oxide. It uses the roughened surface of fine organic carbon aluminum particles.Doctors that it is dangerous if swallowed and is safe for use with the renewal of the skin treatments.The regular crystal micro-dermabrasion technology is the use of special, hand-held device that is driven by a high-speed stream of aluminum oxide crystals onto the skin. At the same time, the machine vacuum system sucks away dirt, dead cells and used crystals.