We all need pampering once in awhile, but sometimes i don't see why you would spend the extra money to experience something that you can easily do in your own home. This is one of those cases :)
Now the thing about facials is that its best to perform them on a friend, so that the "client" can be totally relaxed and enjoy their own time more. but since i don't have anyone to do that for me, i will be giving a facial to myself, which is okay but it isn't the best. I will also be doing this for my sister because i feel like a giving mood this weekend ;) haha and just becasue this will be our last weekend together until we're over 2,000 miles apart.
So either be sincere and do something for a friend this weekend or do this for yourself while you're bored.
THE EASY, AWESOME, @ HOME SPA FACIAL
now before you start the facial, wash your face once to get it clean, twice if you're wearing makeup.
*you can either make the products yourself or use products that you have at home that have the same purpose. Doesn't matter, but i will be making the products myself.*
1.exfoliate the face. I will be using a carrot scrub, which is well blended and contains:
one carrot blended in a blender
1 tablespoon all natural fat free yoghurt
1 1/2 tablespoon(or less) brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
* this scrub is great for gently removing dead skin cells, attracting and retaining moisture, and reversing aging and impurities because of the antioxidants. i also find it very soothing relaxing :)
apply to face and leave on 5-7 minutes, and then wipe off with warm,wet washcloth (if you're doing this on your own skin you can rinse it off with warm water if you prefer)
2. while laying down, apply a steamed towel to your face, covering all areas except your breathing holes of your nose and mouth, and leave on for 5 minutes.(click here to learn how to steam your facial towel).
3. now this step is optional, but since i have young, acne-prone skin i will be using this on myself: apply honey (or any acne treating product) to your "problem areas" and let it sit there for a few minutes (honey is very good for treating acne and promotes moisture the skin area, which also fights acne. i''m going to apply this to the black heads and white heads on my face). Afterwards wipe it off with a wet washcloth or gently rinsed off over the sink.
4. now either using a special face oil or just regular cooking oil, apply just enough to your hands to make your fingertips glide easily across your face, but doesn't make your face very slippery. I will be using extra virgon olive oil for this, but any cooking oil will work just as well. With very light pressure, work your fingertips in circular motions moving upward. work your fingers across your face for more stimulation of collagen and blood circulation, or work your fingers slower around your face for more relaxation. it doesn't matter, but if you're doing this to someone else ask them what they would prefer, and keep checking back in with them to make sure you're not hurting them or whatever. massage for however long you or the client wants, it doesn't matter. but i'll probably do it for ten minutes. and don't forget your neck and shoulders!
5. Now wipe off access oil with a warm, wet washcloth and apply a face mask of your choice. I will be using an avocado mask that contains:
.half of an avocado mashed up (or you could use half of a mashed banana)
.one green tea bag (rip it open and dump it into your avocado/banana)
either using a foundation brush or your fingers apply all over the face, avoiding the hair and eyes, and leave on for 20 minutes. You can put 2 already-steeped tea bags and use them to cover your eyes and undereye area for an extra benefit (cucumber slices would work well too) while the mask is on your face. For the last 2 minutes put a steam towel over the face. then when the times up use the steam towel to wipe off the product, and then either rinse your face or repeat wiping the remainders of the mask with the steam towel. BUT if you are using a product of your choice follow the instructions on the packaging instead.
6. Apply your favorite serum, eye cream, face cream, etc onto the clean face and you're done!
I love to do this kind of stuff for myself and friends. I will be pampering myself and my sister this weekend with this DIY facial, but i'll also be saving a ton of money i don't have by doing this at home instead of going to a spa.
Have a great weekend everyone!
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