Made of high purity (99.6%) aluminimum oxide. Used by professionals in microdermabrasion equipment, but can easily be added to creams & cleansers to create exfoliating products for home or commercial use.

These are the same crystals that are used in professional microderm abrasion treatments.

Aluminum oxide is used as an abrasive, a thickening agent, and an absorbent in cosmetics.

Microdermabrasion crystals can be useful in creating skin-sloughing formulations to eliminate dead cells located in the epidermis and enhance cell renewal on the skin surface.

Warning: Being too aggressive with microdermabrasion creams can result in red or raw skin. Use caution, and avoid AHAs or retinoids on reddened skin.

Industrial uses include operations such as lapping, polishing, refractory coating for investment cast shells, decorative non-skid tile, and pressure blasting. It is used where a high purity and/or highly friable abrasive is desired.

Usage Rate: 1 - 10%
Appearance: Fine crystalline powder
Grit/Sieve Size: 120 grit (100 microns; 0.00393")
INCI: Alumina
CAS No. 1344-28-1

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