Getting a professional facial is a delicacy. There’s nothing like
being pampered in a cozy treatment room bed—the steam, the thorough pore
cleaning, and we can’t forget the facial massage!
The only
downside is that these facials are expensive. (That, and it can be hard
to find spas that use pure and natural products.)
Experts
recommend you get a facial every 4-6 weeks, but that can be hard to
work into your budget.
Facials are an essential key to healthy, glowing
skin. By regularly performing at-home facials you can even out the look
of your skin tone, enjoy deep cleansing benefits, and experience overall
rejuvenation. Giving yourself a facial is a gorgeous form of self-love
(and a great way to get to know your skin).
Below is a
step-by-step guide to how to do an at-home facial treatment. It’s
simple, effective, and super pampering. So grab your favorite robe, sit
back, relax and feel beautiful!
How to Do an At-Home Facial
1. Cleanse
The
first step of your facial is the most important. Cleansing removes
dirt, oil and makeup to give your skin a “clean slate.” This allows all
other products to penetrate optimally into the deeper layers of the
skin.
Technique: The way you wash your face matters. It’s common
that after a long day you want to jet through the cleansing process and
go to bed as soon as possible. I’m here to tell you that this step
(especially during a facial treatment) should be emphasized and
performed for at least a few minutes.
Start by rinsing your face
with lukewarm water. Apply a dime-sized amount of cleanser most suitable
for your skin type
and begin manipulating the wash in upward, circular motions with your
middle and ring fingers. Medium pressure is good here, as this will help
to stimulate and give your facial muscles a lifted and toned
appearance. Rinse with lukewarm water and gently pat your skin dry with a
washcloth. (Repeat if necessary when wearing heavy makeup.)
2. Exfoliate
Now
that your face is squeaky clean, it’s time to exfoliate. Exfoliating is
imperative for creating a healthier, smoother appearance.
This
not only helps with evening out the look of your skin tone, but also
with refining the look of your pores, smoothing out the appearance of
fine lines and wrinkles and improving your skin’s feel. Exfoliating also
greatly increases product penetration.
Technique: Apply a dime-sized amount of scrub, such as Scrub,
to the skin and then use upward, circular motions with light pressure
for 1-2 minutes. If you prefer, you can use a chemical or enzymatic
exfoliation like a fruit acid peel.
3. Steam
When
steam enters the facial, this is when the home spa vibe really gets
going. To me, steam is the most relaxing and cleansing part of a facial.
It opens the skin follicles (pores).
How to steam: The easiest
way to steam is to bring water to a boil in a large pot. Take a towel
and drape it over your head and slowly lean your face over the pot so
that your face is directly over the steam. (Be careful to not get too
close!) It should feel warm, not hot.
Get creative with your
steam—add rose petals, rosemary, thyme, or any other herbs. A few drops
of essential oils are lovely, too!
Steam for 10-15 minutes, with
intermittent breaks if you need. If you have sensitive skin or rosacea,
steaming may not be ideal for your skin type.
4. Extractions
Note: Extractions should only be performed on
blackheads, which are typically found in the T-zone area (forehead,
nose, chin). Blackheads are oxidized sebum (oil) that show up as black
“dots.” Blackheads are open comedones. Pimples, also known as
whiteheads, are closed comedones, which you should never attempt to
extract/squeeze as this could exacerbate inflammation, cause breakage in
the skin, and result in scarring.
How an Professional Extracts
Blackheads: Extractions should only take place after steaming the skin
because steam helps to open the follicles and soften the oxidized oil in
them. To extract, they wrap a tissue around each index finger and
carefully place one finger on each side of the blackhead pushing down
gently with a slight “squeeze.” The blackheads should come out easily.
If they do not, leave them alone to avoid further irritating the skin.
They may also use blackhead removal tools.
5. Treatment Mask
After
all of those deep cleaning steps it’s time for some pampering. Now you
can relax and give your skin some tender loving care! The treatment mask
is the heart of any facial. This is when your skin is most ready to
receive yummy nutrients since it’s just been cleansed, exfoliated and
steamed.
Choose a mask most suitable for your skin type. Coconut Honey Mask is excellent for dry, mature and normal/sensitive skin types, while Purifying Mud Mask
is ideal for oily and normal/combination skin. Apply your mask and
leave it on for 15-20 minutes. (Now would be the time to place cucumber
slices on the eyes if you really want to get into it!) Remove with a
warm washcloth and splash skin with cold water.
6. Tone + Treat
Continue by applying the same steps you’d complete in your daily facial routine. Plug in your favorite toner . Mist and let skin dry before applying your favorite serum. I love the cooling feeling and deeply hydrating effects.
7. Moisturize
Let’s
put some pep in this final step and seal in that bona fide beauty.
Moisturizing is an essential step for the face and around the eyes, so
pick your favorite oil or cream and massage deeply into the skin for 1-2
minutes. Facial massage is a great way to tone and lift the appearance
of the skin, relieve tension, and drive the oils in deeper, giving your
skin layers and layers of love. Finish with a spritz of toning mist, as
this will also push the facial oils into the skin more effectively.
And there you are! You’ve just given your skin a beautiful at-home facial.
How do you pamper yourself? What other tips can you share with us for an at-home spa treatment?
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