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. ๐
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.

DIY Microdermabrasion Paste
Would you like brighter, clearer, smoother, and all around healthier facial skin? Thereโs no need to make expensive trips to the dermatologist or a medical spa. Simply take a few minutes and grab four ingredients to whip up this DIY microdermabrasion paste. This homemade beauty product will help treat fine lines, blemishes, and dull skin can be improved.
Materials
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoons water
- 1/8 teaspoon melted coconut oil
- 1 drop therapeutic grade lavender essential oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add baking soda, water, melted coconut oil, and lavender essential oil.
- Stir with a wooden popsicle stick until mixture resembles a thick paste.
- Store DIY microdermabrasion paste in an air tight container.
Notes
To use:
1. Apply DIY microdermabrasion paste to skin.
2. Rub in a circular motion.
3. Rinse face and pat skin dry.
Meg says
Is there something I can use instead of coconut oil? My skin breaks out if coconut oil gets anywhere near my face.
Christine Moyer says
Try jojoba oil or sweet almond oil. For oily skin try grapeseed oil.
victoria ingham says
This is great to use and really works well for my skin Thank you so much for sharing
Christine Moyer says
Looking forward to trying this, thank you!
Evelyn says
I’m going to try this thank you so much for the recipe
Kelli says
You are welcome, Evelyn. Let me know how it goes. ๐ Kelli
Tina says
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
Teresa says
I am allergic to lavender, may I substitute the lavender essential oil with something else?
Erika says
Substitute with tea tree, camomile, frankincense or even lemon.
Sian says
1/8 tsp coconut oil?? That seems far too little. Should this read 8 tsps???
Kelli says
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. ๐ Kelli
Marie says
How often should this product be applied ?
Crystal says
Can we use sweet orange essential oil?
Wanda says
Be careful with citrus oils as they create a photosensitivity to the skin its applied to
Kelli says
Hi Wanda, You are right about citrus oils. ๐ Kelli
Ann says
Can I mix this with something other than a wooden popsickle stick?
Suhasini says
I do not use essential oils. Is there anything else I can use instead?
Kelli says
Hi Suhasini, Not that I am aware of. Sorry. ๐ Kelli
Iris says
How often should I apply the paste?? Weekly? Daily? Monthly?
Christina says
How often do I apply this?
Virginia says
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
Kelli says
Thanks for the suggestion, Virgina! ๐ Kelli
Cassie Ruiz says
How long does this last if I make it and put in in a tiny jar?
Ann Moore says
Gonna try this!
Kelli says
Great, Ann! Let me know what you think. ๐ Kelli