Dangers of Aluminum-Oxide crystals

DiamondSkin Systems had previously sold Aluminum-Oxide based microdermabrasion machines. We switched over to crystal-free systems because of the numerous studies published by various Health Journals and the US government about the health hazards with long-term exposure to fine Aluminum-Oxide dust. One thing to note for people who hesitate purchasing the DiamondSkin because of a fear of the metal wands touching the face of your patients. Our wands are made out of surgical-grade steel which is used in most medical instruments. Not only this, but the patient's skin will hardly be touching the metal since the diamond coating will be what is in contact with the skin at all times.

Do keep in mind that Aluminum-Oxide crystals are also a metal substance (made out of Aluminum), though in the form of small crystals. The biggest danger being the small particulates entering the lungs through breathing the contaminated air. Not to mention possible damage to the eyes from any loose crystals accidentally going inside them.

We have included a number of papers and websites that can be studied by yourself to better understand the dangers inherent in using Aluminum-Oxide, Sodium-Bicarbonate, and Organic crystals to exfoliate the skin. We think that after looking at all the evidence on the subject, you yourself will reach a similar conclusion to the problems associated with all crystal-based machines:

http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/healthguidelines/aluminum/recognition.html
(a 4-page report of OSHA's study on Aluminum-Oxide dust on workers)

http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/tfacts22.html
(a US Government CDC report on Aluminum toxicity)

http://www.inchem.org/documents/icsc/icsc/eics1044.htm
(Even though Sodium-Bicarbonate and Organic crystals are less toxic than Aluminum-Oxide, there is still a danger of getting the coarse Baking Soda or Organic crystals in your client's eye during treatment, causing permanent corneal scratches)