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Whipped
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Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:08 pm  |
Hello all  I was wondering if epsom salt can be used as an alternative for aluminum oxide crystals (microdermabrasion crystals)?The reason I ask is because I'm currently on a budget & can't afford the amount of aluminum oxide crystals that I want to purchase.I've used almuminum oxide crystals before in a mixture I made & it did wonders for my legs,knees,elbows & arms.
If anyone could list any other products that can be used as an alternative for microdermabrasion crystals please feel free to list.  |
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Tue Jun 25, 2013 8:48 pm |
I think aluminum oxide works so well because the crystals have a specific shape. Epsom salt doesn't have the same structure so it won't be as effective, but it makes a good exfoliant.
Are you using this in a machine or a product? |
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Tue Jun 25, 2013 9:15 pm |
| Chlorophyll wrote: |
I think aluminum oxide works so well because the crystals have a specific shape. Epsom salt doesn't have the same structure so it won't be as effective, but it makes a good exfoliant.
Are you using this in a machine or a product? |
No machine,I was just going to make a mixture with water & Jergens lotion.This mixture makes a thick paste-like substance & I would just rub it on a certain area of my skin for about 5 minutes(adding water when necessary so it would remain easy to spread).I did this for some weeks with aluminum oxide crystals & absolutely loved the results.
& I had a feeling that Epsom salt would be a major downgrade from aluminum oxide crystals...it wouldn't hurt for me to try the Epsom salt though since it's so cheap! |
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Fri Jun 28, 2013 5:06 pm |
| I would NOT try it on the face but try it on the feet and if it works, it works. If it doesn't, pour the salt in your bathtub and take a bath! |
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