Do you long for brighter, clearer, smoother, and all around healthier facial skin? If so, microdermabrasion may be right for you. Microdermabrasion sloughs off the top layers of your skin, removing dead and damaged skin cells and stimulating collagen production. If microdermabrasion sounds interesting to you, you’re not alone. According to DocShop, microdermabrasion is one of the most commonly performed dermatology treatments in the US. But guess what? You don’t have to visit a dermatologist to take advantage of microdermabrasion. Nope, I’m going to tell you how to make a DIY microdermabrasion paste and use it in the comfort of your own home.
Microdermabrasion is so attractive because it is noninvasive, pain free, quick, and highly effective. In fact, with regular microdermabrasion treatments, fine lines, blemishes, and dull skin can be improved. In addition, after receiving a microdermabrasion treatment or using the DIY microdermabrasion paste, moisturizers, creams, and other products you put on your face will be more easily absorbed and therefore more effective.
I much prefer to use this DIY microdermabrasion paste than visit a dermatologist. It’s far cheaper, more convenient, and I know exactly what is being used on my face. With this DIY microdermabrasion paste there’s no waiting weeks (or even months) for an appointment. Nope, I can make this DIY microdermabrasion paste and use it in under 10 minutes. So, hmmm, let’s see… I could fight traffic, wait in a doctor’s office for 30+ minutes, and fork over a wad of cash or handle the whole thing in the comfort of my own home? It’s a no brainer for me. I’ll go with the DIY microdermabrasion paste.
Bonus: Since this DIY microdermabrasion paste recipe makes more than enough for one treatment subsequent uses will be quicker and easier than ever!
Plus, I think you’ll be surprised at what’s in this DIY microdermabrasion paste. Go ahead, take a sneak peek at the ingredients. … Back? Yep, that’s it! Just 4 little ingredients one of which is water. It doesn’t get much simpler than that, am I right?
So, are you ready to get healthier skin? Make this DIY microdermabrasion paste now! No, seriously, right now… it won’t take but a minute. 🙂
DIY Microdermabrasion Paste
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INGREDIENTS
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoons water
1/8 teaspoon melted coconut oil
1 drop therapeutic grade lavender essential oil
DIRECTIONS
1. In a small bowl, add baking soda, water, melted coconut oil, and lavender essential oil.
2. Stir with a wooden popsicle stick until mixture resembles a thick paste.
3. Store DIY microdermabrasion paste in an air tight container.
To Use
1. Apply DIY microdermabrasion paste to skin.
2. Rub in a circular motion.
3. Rinse face and pat skin dry.
Is there something I can use instead of coconut oil? My skin breaks out if coconut oil gets anywhere near my face.
Try jojoba oil or sweet almond oil. For oily skin try grapeseed oil.
This is great to use and really works well for my skin Thank you so much for sharing
Looking forward to trying this, thank you!
I’m going to try this thank you so much for the recipe
You are welcome, Evelyn. Let me know how it goes. 🙂 Kelli
Hi I would love to try this besides water and coconut oil, what are the other 2 ingredients? I think I’m confused. Thank you so much
I am allergic to lavender, may I substitute the lavender essential oil with something else?
Substitute with tea tree, camomile, frankincense or even lemon.
1/8 tsp coconut oil?? That seems far too little. Should this read 8 tsps???
Hi Sian, The directions are correct since it is such a small batch. You can increase it to 1/4 tsp if desired. Hope that helps. 🙂 Kelli
How often should this product be applied ?
Can we use sweet orange essential oil?
Be careful with citrus oils as they create a photosensitivity to the skin its applied to
Hi Wanda, You are right about citrus oils. 🙂 Kelli
Can I mix this with something other than a wooden popsickle stick?
I do not use essential oils. Is there anything else I can use instead?
Hi Suhasini, Not that I am aware of. Sorry. 🙂 Kelli
How often should I apply the paste?? Weekly? Daily? Monthly?
How often do I apply this?
May I suggest replacing the water amount for more coconut oil for a longer shelf life? Also, add some lemon oil for acne prone and sun spot scars
Thanks for the suggestion, Virgina! 🙂 Kelli
How long does this last if I make it and put in in a tiny jar?
Gonna try this!
Great, Ann! Let me know what you think. 🙂 Kelli