Want healthy looking skin? You don’t need an expensive treatment! Read on and try these Microdermabrasion recipes in the comfort of your own kitchen!

Whoever says that to achieve smooth, clear, healthy looking skin, you have to pay a hefty price haven’t heard of microdermabrasion at home! These DIY microdermabrasion remedies take time compared to instantaneous procedures at your doctor’s office, but they cost A LOT less and the side effects of these recipes are far less severe. Plus, you have the plethora of ingredients to choose from, so you can mix and match to find your perfect, non-irritating formula.

Microdermabrasion At Home | Recipes You Need to Try

Before you start any treatment, you should prep your skin for treatment.

Make sure your skin is free of makeup before you start your treatment (to avoid clogging your pores). Before you apply each recipe, wet your face with warm (not scalding) water to open your pores while your mask is applied.

1. Baking Soda, Raw Honey & Lavender

Since the slightly grainy consistency of raw honey is exfoliating on its own, you only need a smidge in this recipe. You’ll need one tablespoon of raw honey, two teaspoons of baking soda (seriously, no more than that) and two drops of lavender. The portions of this recipe are important because the baking soda is alkaline and while the lavender is calming; the baking soda shouldn’t be used in excess without carrier oils. The honey will balance the other ingredients while aiding in lifting dark spots. Mix your ingredients well and apply on makeup-free, damp skin, gently massaging into your pores.

2. Brown Sugar and Coconut Milk

Use about two teaspoons of coconut milk and slightly more brown sugar to make a paste before smearing on skin. Sugar is a stimulant which can help bring down puffiness and coconut milk is naturally antiseptic and soothing. Perfect to appear fresh when you have the Monday blues. (Recipe via Bustle.com)

3. Sugar, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice and Essential Oil

Combine one cup of sugar, half a cup extra virgin olive oil and one teaspoon of lemon juice into a small bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon until all of the ingredients are mixed thoroughly. Add six drops of essential oils, such as lavender or citrus. Add one tablespoon of baking soda, which will soften the skin. Mix well until all lumps are gone. The mixture should be one color. Place the ingredients into a clean, dry jar with a lid. Store it in a low-humidity environment. The scrub should last for six months. (Recipe via LiveStrong.com)

4. Coconut Oil and Baking Soda

Put pea-sized amount of baking soda in the palm of your hand and then mix in the same amount of coconut oil. (So if you try mixing ahead of time use equal parts of each). Using your fingertips, rub gently all over your face in a circular motion, everywhere but your eyes. Then rinse off, pat dry and get ready to fight off the face gropers! (Recipe via BeSpangledJewelry.BlogSpot.com)

5. Dry Skin Scrub | Microdermabrasion at Home

You will need:

1 1/2 cups demerara sugar (if you don’t have demerara, use brown sugar)

1/2 cup olive, jojoba or almond oil

1 teaspoon honey

1 tablespoon baking soda

1 teaspoon used coffee grinds (optional)

The demerara sugar contains glycolic acid from sugar cane, the oil is moisturizing as is honey and the coffee grinds deliver vitamins and antioxidants into your skin.  Mix these together and store in a jar or other container.

When you are ready to use your scrub, now is the time to add the active ingredients for a facial peel boost — add a tablespoon of mashed papaya, cantaloupe, pineapple or kiwifruit to equal amounts of scrub. (Recipe via NaturalSkinCareRecipes.com)

6. Acne Skin Scrub (Good for Oily Skin)

You will need:

1 1/2 cups demerara sugar (if you don’t have demerara, use brown sugar)

1/4 cup coconut oil (extra virgin coconut oil or use water)

1 teaspoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar or grapefruit juice

1 tablespoon honey

4 drops tea tree oil (optional)

Pinch salt

1 tablespoon baking soda

1 teaspoon used coffee grinds (optional)

Blend together and store in a jar. When you are ready to use your scrub, now is the time to add the active ingredients for a facial peel boost — add a tablespoon of mashed papaya, cantaloupe, pineapple or kiwifruit to equal amounts of scrub. (Recipe NaturalSkinCareRecipes.com)

Hurry and scavenge your kitchen to try microdermabrasion at home. It’s time to get that wonderfully soft, smooth skin and gorgeous glow you’ve always wanted!