Skin Care Basics: Moisturizers, Sunblock & Dark Spots

Proper skin care basics involve understanding the order of sunblock and primer application. Discover how to wash your face with jojoba oil, lighten skin tone at home, and use glycolic acid toners and aloe vera to manage dark spots and redness.

How to Make a Microdermabrasion Scrub

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Julie Hampton

Microdermabrasion is a clinical procedure that uses crystals to remove the top layer of skin. The exfoliating procedure removes dead skin layers, leaving skin soft and glowing. Homemade varieties can be used once a week and cost less than expensive spa treatments. Ingredients used are commonly found in the kitchen.

Julie Hampton has worked as a professional freelance writer since 1999 for various newspapers and websites including "The Florida Sun" and "Pensacola News Journal." She served in the U.S. Army as a combat medic and nurse for over six years and recently worked as the Community Relations Director for a health center. Hampton studied journalism and communications at the University of West Florida.