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In general, you only need two basic ingredients for a facial peel: a physical peel and an emollient.

Sounds easy, but the two types are crucial – choose an exfoliator that is too harsh and you can literally scratch your face and even create micro-cracks in the skin. "Avoid peeling ingredients that can become jagged, like clams and fruit pits," says Plescia. (Think walnut shells or even coarse sea salt). Use gentler granules: Plesica is part of finely granulated white or brown sugar, finely ground oat flakes or finely ground flour (think of chickpea, rice or almond flour).

You have a little more flexibility in terms of plasticizers. You can use water, honey, or even yogurt to liquefy the scrub. Plescia recommends choosing an oil, however: "Oils moisturize the skin and make it easier for the scrub to rub in," she says. Which oils to add is entirely up to you: try different preparations with olive, jojoba, almond, grape seed, or even pumpkin seed oil (great for acne prone people) and see how each treats your skin.