A good facial treatment will make your facial skin smooth, bright and flushed. It's great fun to do facials at a salon, but you can get equally great results in the comfort of your home without spending a fortune. Start by thoroughly cleansing and exfoliating your skin, then use steam treatments and masks to draw impurities from deep within your pores. Finish with a toner and moisturizer to help your skin look soft and refreshed.
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Part 1 of 3: Cleanse and Exfoliate Your Facial Skin
Step 1. Remove the hair from your face
Use a headband, hair tie, or bobby pin to pull your hair and bangs back so that your face is fully visible. Do not let your hair interfere during the facial process.
Step 2. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser
Use your favorite facial cleanser to remove makeup and wash your face. Use warm water, not cold or hot, because warm water is the best temperature for delicate facial skin.
- Make sure you remove all makeup on your face before continuing with the facial treatment.
- If you're in the mood to try something new, use the cleansing oil method to wash your face. Rub almond, jojoba or olive oil on your face, then wipe with warm water. This is the best way to remove makeup without damaging the skin.
Step 3. Use a facial scrub or other exfoliating agent
Dead skin cells accumulate on the face and make it look a little dull. Exfoliating the skin to lighten it is an important part of any facial care routine. Use your favorite facial scrub to get rid of dead skin by gently rubbing the scrub on your face. If you don't have a scrub, you can make your own. Try these simple combinations:
- 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp honey and 1 tsp milk
- 1 tsp oatmeal powder, 1 tsp honey and 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp almond powder, 1 tsp honey and 1 tsp water
Step 4. Rinse your face and pat it dry with a towel
Give your face a final rinse to remove all the remnants of your facial scrub. You can use a washcloth dipped in warm water to remove scrub residue around the eyes and nose. Finish by patting your face dry with a soft towel.
Step 5. Do facial massage
Massage will increase blood circulation, which causes the skin to be healthier and brighter. Now that your face is clean, massage your face before moving on to the next facial. Use your index and middle fingers to massage your face in gentle circular motions.
- Massage your forehead, starting in the middle and working your way down to the temples.
- Massage your nose and cheeks.
- Massage your lips, chin and jaw.
Part 2 of 3: Clean Your Pores
Step 1. Perform steam treatment
Boil a small pot of water on the stove. Turn off the heat and stand over the pot with a towel over your head, so the steam escaping from the water will be trapped all over your face. Steam your face for five minutes or so, making sure you breathe in the air every now and then if necessary. Steaming your face will help open your pores in preparation for a face mask, which will draw out impurities.
- For a more luxurious experience, add some essential oils to the water. You will get steam treatment and aromatherapy at the same time. Try a few drops of lavender, lemongrass, rose, or grapefruit essential oil to lift your spirits.
- If you don't have essential oils, add a few herbal tea bags to the water. Chamomile, chai and peppermint flower teas have a herbal aroma.
Step 2. Perform facial mask treatment
Next up is a face mask, which will draw out impurities (such as dust and dead skin) from your pores. You can buy face masks at the store, but it's easy and fun to make your own at home. Try one of the following masks:
- For dry skin: mix 1 mashed banana with 1 tbsp honey
- For normal skin: mix 1 tbsp aloe vera with 1 tbsp honey
- For oily skin: mix 1 tsp cosmetic clay with 1 tsp honey
- For all skin types: use regular honey, which has antibacterial and moisturizing properties, which is perfect for all skin types
Step 3. Apply the mask and leave it on for 15 minutes
Spread the mask on your skin, then let the mask do its magic. In the meantime, why don't you take care of your eyes? Lie on your back and place two cold cucumber slices over your closed eyes. If you don't have cucumbers on hand, two refrigerated tea bags can also be used.
Step 4. Rinse your face and pat dry with a towel
Use warm water to remove all the remnants of the face mask. Make sure you remove any honey residue around your eyes and nose, because if you leave any honey residue on your face, your face will feel quite sticky.
Part 3 of 3: Refresh and moisturize your skin
Step 1. Apply a homemade toner
The toner helps brighten the skin and restore its balance. You can use store-bought fresheners, but many products you may have at home have the same properties. Try one of these homemade toners:
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar mixed with 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp witch hazel plant extract mixed with 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp rose water mixed with 1 tbsp water
Step 2. Finish with a gentle moisturizer
The last step is to apply a moisturizer that suits your skin type. Moisturizer will keep your skin from drying out, which makes your facial treatment results last longer. Look for a facial moisturizer that doesn't contain alcohol, as alcohol can dry out your skin more quickly.
- If you want to use a homemade moisturizer made from natural ingredients, try argan oil, almond oil or jojoba oil.
- Aloe vera is a natural moisturizer that also has healing properties. This material is especially useful if you are recovering from a sunburn.
Step 3. Wait a few hours before applying your makeup
Wait a while before you start your makeup routine to give your skin a chance to rest and get the full benefits of your facial treatment. Makeup usually contains alcohol and various chemicals, and using it right after exfoliating and cleaning your pores can cause irritation.
