Customize Your Own Home Facial

We all can use a good facial, Especially with the weather warming up. Your skin will thank you. When you can’t make it to your esthetician try this home facial. 

A Refreshing Home Facial :

• Cleanse the skin: Use a cleanser for your skin type. I prefer a glycolic and lactic acid cleanser. This will help loosen the bond between the old skin cells and bring a refreshed glow as well as hydrate your skin. 

• Exfoliate: Use a gentle exfoliant. You can mix 1 tablespoon of brown or white sugar with 1 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 drops of lemon juice. Gently massage in to the skin in circular motions. This will help to remove dead skin cells on the surface of the skin as well. Remove the exfoliant with warm water. Pat dry. 

• Steam: You can steam your skin two ways. Turn the shower on and steam the bathroom while completing the first two steps, or add water and warm a couple of towels in a crock pot on low heat. Make sure NOT to burn your self! Always check the temperature of the towels on your wrist before applying it to your face! You can always open the towels up and shake them out to cool them down. Apply the warm towels to your face hold it gently to your face and relax. This step will also remove any exfoliant left behind. 

• Mask: Apply the mask. Depending on your skin type you can use one of the following. A clay based mask for oily skin and a gel or creamy hydrating mask for normal, dry or sensitive skin.(follow directions on the mask you use for time limit) If you don’t have one of these mask on hand that's OK I will give you some mask tips. A cocoa mask will benefit all skin types. Mix one teaspoon of cocoa with one teaspoon of warm water, coconut oil or coconut water leave on for 15 minutes. Remove with warm water. Another great mask would be to apply honey to the skin. Honey is hydrating and anti-microbial. 

• Moisturize: Apply a moisturizer with a sunscreen for daytime or a moisturizer or night cream if you are done for the day. 

This is a great at home facial. Home care is very important. If you are in your teen’s you should at least be using a good cleanser and moisturizer with a SPF 30 daily. 

Also adults should be on a home care regime specific to your skin type and condition. Its never to late to start using proper products. Anyone over 25 should start using at least one anti-aging product. This is just a small protocol. 

You should have a esthetician review your skin at least every four weeks. With home care and professional care you can have the skin you want. Beautiful Skin is for everyone! 

Best Regards,

Julie Canoutas