Is Corundum (Aluminum Oxide) Safe to Use?
Corundum (Aluminum Oxide) is not an unsafe material as some will try to lead you to believe; in fact, it is the only FDA approved abrasive for microdermabrasion. Corundum is an inert, naturally occurring substance and is a crystal, not a metal. Corundum has never been linked to any medical condition in any study performed by any of the research laboratories, not just in the U.S. but also in Europe. A good quality microdermabrader, with proper design, that utilizes quality, pure, properly sized corundum crystals will not clog and will not emit airborne particles. Crystal media not properly sized will contain fine powdery dust, smaller that 20 microns, that when emptied into wastebaskets or purged from clogged systems, can create a small amount of airborne contaminants and could be irritating to both client and technician. In point of fact the material used in dentistry to polish the teeth after cleaning is a fine corundum abrasive mixed with a pleasant tasting paste and is approved by t
