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Facial at Home
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There’s
nothing better than getting a professional facial, but they can be
expensive. To maintain your healthy skin between professional treatments
or to do them yourself, try this basic at-home facial once a week. This
basic facial works on oily, dry and combination skin. And don’t
worry, I’m not going to make you whip up a batch of egg-whites &
oatmeal. If you want natural, do-it-yourself. |
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Difficulty: Easy |
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Time Required:
25-30
minutes.
Here's
How: |
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Cleanse the skin:
You’ll want to wash the face to remove any grime or dirt. If you have
oily or combination skin, try a cleanser like Clinique Wash Away Gel
Cleanser or Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash. For dry skin, your best bet
is a cream or milky cleanser such as Cataphyll. |
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Exfoliate:
Using your fingers, rub a gentle exfoliating scrub in a circular motion
on your face. Concentrate on the areas around your nose and forehead or
if you have combo skin, work harder on the areas that tend to be
‘greasy.’ Rinse your face wellsince
exfoliating scrubs tend to be drying. Clinique makes a simple, but
excellent face scrub |
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Steam:
Fill your sink with warm water, dip a washcloth in and press to your
face. Repeat 2-3 times. |
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The
mask:
For oily skin, use a clay-based face
mask. For dry skin, go for a hydrating gel or cream mask.
Apply the mask, avoiding the areas around the eyes. Keep it on for 10-20
minutes (or, according to the directions on the product). Rinse
completely. Want to go all out and make your own natural face masks?
Here, (Ingredients: 1½ tsp green clay (French is preferred ), ½
tsp kaolin clay, 1½ tbsp aloe Vera gel .1 tbsp rosewater, 2 drops rose
essential oil). |
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Preparation:
Mix green and kaolin
clays together. Add in the aloe Vera gel, rosewater and oils.
Refrigerate mixture for up to four weeks
Moisturize: |
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Smooth on a
soothing, basic moisturizer such as Crème de La Mer Moisturizing Cream
(very expensive) or the less expensive Clinique Dramatically Different
Moisturizing Lotion.
Tip: Stay away from strong moisturizers
containing retinols or acids. These will over-exfoliate your skin. |
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What You Need:
Gentle cleanser, Exfoliating
scrub, Warm water & a
washcloth, Clay-based or
cream facial mask (based on skin type), Basic
moisturizer |
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