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09-17-2011, 10:15 AM
Facials at Home
Facials are some of the most popular spa treatments. Professional facials, when well done, can help to maintain the skin tone for longer time, and of course, they help to keep the skin clean of impurities (that open the pores and make the skin look dull).
you can do a facial at home with very few ingredients and in just about 30 minutes
facials once in a while are great not only for your skin, but also to relax you.
Here is how to do a facial :-
You will need:
Lukewarm water
Skin cleanser
Exfoliant
Cotton balls
Skin tonic
Skin mask (you may also use some of our natural recipes)
Optional 1 chamomile tea bag or ¼ cup of chamomile tea
Clean towel
Steps
Before you start
Timing. Set about 30 minutes for this activity. Select the place where you will do your facial, preferably your bathroom or bedroom. You will need to lie down for the mask and will need a chair to sit down for the other steps (you may also stand if you wish).
Organization: Make sure that you have everything that you will need in one place. This is a relaxing activity, so make sure you have everything handy and no last minute rushes
Steamy stuff. You will steam your face to open the pores and let the impurities out. You can put about 5 cups of water to boil. You can use only plain water or add some herbs such as chamomile, lavender, calendula or other calming herbs. You can also use a couple of drops of chamomile, rose or lavender essential oil (just 2 or 3 drops; you do not want to irritate your eyes). If you have roses at home, you can put rose petals in the water.
For Eyes:Make the chamomile tea and put some ice cubes to make it cold. If you do not have the tea, simply use cold water. Submerge two pieces of cotton; you will use them to relax your eyes during the mask.
The Process
Clean your skin: Make sure that there is no makeup left. Clean gently around your eyes and use circular and upward strokes.
cleansering : take un-boiled milk, dip a small pad of cotton and rub on the face gently . leave for 15 min and wash with cold water.
Exfoliate: Apply your exfoliator with gentle circular movements. Rinse with water.
Make Your Own Scrub: mix breakfast oats with milk to a paste-like consistency and rub over face for 5 to 10 min. with oily use water instead of milk .
A teaspoon of sugar granules added to this makes a rougher and more intensive scrub to get rid of pigmentation and black heads.
Steaming time: When the water is boiling, lower the temperature if you are using a steamer. Or put the water in a bowl and bring it to the place you are going to do the facial. Put a towel over you head to preserve the steam and lean face over the bowl, about a foot away. The steam has to feel nice, although at moments it may feel overpowering. If you feel a burning sensation, stop! The temperature is probably too high for you or you are too close to the bowl. Keep the steam going for about 10 to 15 minutes
Extraction: We all have black and white heads. The steam eliminates a lot of them, but if you see any visible black heads, this is the time to get them out. You may cover your nails with cotton if they are too long. You will use only your fingers or a special extraction tool to press around and get the impurities out. Most experts do not recommend touching pimples because you may spread the infection or make it bigger and leave scars later on. Be gentle. Apply toner on your skin using cotton or a sprayer.
Toner: rose water is best for toning
The mask: You may select your mask according to your skin needs: if you have an oily skin, a purifying mask will be great; if you have dry or normal skin, or in winter time, a deep moisturizing mask will be better.
Facial Mask : (normal, combination,oily and blemish): mix 1 egg white, 1/2 cup cooked instant oatmeal, teaspoon olive oil and a few drop of lemon juice until smooth . spread on ur face and neck . lie down if you like and put soft music on. Place the cotton balls which is dip in cold milk on your eyes. Leave the mask on for about 10 to 15 minutes. Relax.
Take the mask off with lukewarm water and apply toner again. Proceed further by applying your regular moisturizer and eye cream. If you are going to be expose yourself to the sun, apply sun protection.
Sun Screen Lotion: mix cucumber juice, glycerine and rose water and apply on face!
Have a calming drink such as a warm decaffeinated tea or just plain water.
Frequency: Depending on you skin type you may do a facial every week or every other week.
Facials are some of the most popular spa treatments. Professional facials, when well done, can help to maintain the skin tone for longer time, and of course, they help to keep the skin clean of impurities (that open the pores and make the skin look dull).
you can do a facial at home with very few ingredients and in just about 30 minutes
facials once in a while are great not only for your skin, but also to relax you.
Here is how to do a facial :-
You will need:
Lukewarm water
Skin cleanser
Exfoliant
Cotton balls
Skin tonic
Skin mask (you may also use some of our natural recipes)
Optional 1 chamomile tea bag or ¼ cup of chamomile tea
Clean towel
Steps
Before you start
Timing. Set about 30 minutes for this activity. Select the place where you will do your facial, preferably your bathroom or bedroom. You will need to lie down for the mask and will need a chair to sit down for the other steps (you may also stand if you wish).
Organization: Make sure that you have everything that you will need in one place. This is a relaxing activity, so make sure you have everything handy and no last minute rushes
Steamy stuff. You will steam your face to open the pores and let the impurities out. You can put about 5 cups of water to boil. You can use only plain water or add some herbs such as chamomile, lavender, calendula or other calming herbs. You can also use a couple of drops of chamomile, rose or lavender essential oil (just 2 or 3 drops; you do not want to irritate your eyes). If you have roses at home, you can put rose petals in the water.
For Eyes:Make the chamomile tea and put some ice cubes to make it cold. If you do not have the tea, simply use cold water. Submerge two pieces of cotton; you will use them to relax your eyes during the mask.
The Process
Clean your skin: Make sure that there is no makeup left. Clean gently around your eyes and use circular and upward strokes.
cleansering : take un-boiled milk, dip a small pad of cotton and rub on the face gently . leave for 15 min and wash with cold water.
Exfoliate: Apply your exfoliator with gentle circular movements. Rinse with water.
Make Your Own Scrub: mix breakfast oats with milk to a paste-like consistency and rub over face for 5 to 10 min. with oily use water instead of milk .
A teaspoon of sugar granules added to this makes a rougher and more intensive scrub to get rid of pigmentation and black heads.
Steaming time: When the water is boiling, lower the temperature if you are using a steamer. Or put the water in a bowl and bring it to the place you are going to do the facial. Put a towel over you head to preserve the steam and lean face over the bowl, about a foot away. The steam has to feel nice, although at moments it may feel overpowering. If you feel a burning sensation, stop! The temperature is probably too high for you or you are too close to the bowl. Keep the steam going for about 10 to 15 minutes
Extraction: We all have black and white heads. The steam eliminates a lot of them, but if you see any visible black heads, this is the time to get them out. You may cover your nails with cotton if they are too long. You will use only your fingers or a special extraction tool to press around and get the impurities out. Most experts do not recommend touching pimples because you may spread the infection or make it bigger and leave scars later on. Be gentle. Apply toner on your skin using cotton or a sprayer.
Toner: rose water is best for toning
The mask: You may select your mask according to your skin needs: if you have an oily skin, a purifying mask will be great; if you have dry or normal skin, or in winter time, a deep moisturizing mask will be better.
Facial Mask : (normal, combination,oily and blemish): mix 1 egg white, 1/2 cup cooked instant oatmeal, teaspoon olive oil and a few drop of lemon juice until smooth . spread on ur face and neck . lie down if you like and put soft music on. Place the cotton balls which is dip in cold milk on your eyes. Leave the mask on for about 10 to 15 minutes. Relax.
Take the mask off with lukewarm water and apply toner again. Proceed further by applying your regular moisturizer and eye cream. If you are going to be expose yourself to the sun, apply sun protection.
Sun Screen Lotion: mix cucumber juice, glycerine and rose water and apply on face!
Have a calming drink such as a warm decaffeinated tea or just plain water.
Frequency: Depending on you skin type you may do a facial every week or every other week.