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. Here is how to do it:
You will need:
Lukewarm water
Skin cleanser
Exfoliant
Cotton balls
Skin tonic
Skin mask (you may also use some 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.
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 motion. Sheer Goddess offers excellent organic products for cleansing and toning your skin at very fair prices. Try our Phraeda’s Dew Fresh, which is perfect for any skin type, or the Phraeda’s Marmalade Dreams, for a more mature or very sensitive skin.
Exfoliate: Apply an exfoliator with gentle circular movements. You can make your own facial scrub by mixing some of Sheer Goddess’ versatile, rich and lovely Phraeda’s Day Dreaming Nights crème with a bit of sugar. Rinse with water.
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 your head to preserve the steam and lean your 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.
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.
Apply the mask all over our face, lie down if you like and put soft music on. Place the cotton balls 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. Either Phraeda’s Day Dreaming Nights or Phraeda’s Hibiscus and White Ginger are perfect for the final touch.
Have a calming drink such as a warm decaffeinated tea or just plain water.
Frequency: Depending on your skin type you may do a facial every week or every other week.
Relax, enjoy & have fun!
Much love,
Zingara
www.sheergoddess.com
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