How to Give Yourself a Facial

Finally, something that feels great that's also good for you. A soothing facial will improve the appearance of your skin and relax you at the same time.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Hair Accessories
• Toners
• Towels
• Towels
• Hot Water
• Exfoliating Cleanser
• Facial Mud Mask
• Herbs
• Oil-free Moisturizers
• Towels

1. Tie back your hair and keep it off your face.

2. 

   Place a warm, wet towel on your face and keep it there for a few minutes.

3. Remove the towel and wash your face using cleanser that's suitable to your skin type.

4. 

   Fill a pot with water. Add herbs suitable to your skin type or a few drops of essential oil. For example, chamomile, fennel seeds and roses are good for dry skin, and rosemary, lavender and peppermint can help oily skin.

5. Put the pot on the stove and bring the water to a boil. Remove the pot from the heat.

6. 

   Drape the towel over your head and hold your face over the steam. Steam for 5 or 10 minutes, or whatever is comfortable.

7. 

   Put on a face mask. If using a clay-based mask, avoid the eye area.

8. 

   Lie down and relax as the mask dries. Cucumber slices over the eyes are cooling.

9. Rinse your face, making sure to get all traces of the mask off.

10. Conclude your facial with toner, then moisturizer.

Tips & Warnings

• You can purchase a mask or make your own at home. Honey and egg whites are very good and effective standbys. For dry skin, try using a mashed banana or avocado.
• The herbs that work for you will depend on your specific skin qualities. Experiment with a variety of herbs until you find the ones that work best.
• Avoid toners containing alcohol. They can be drying, even for oily skin.

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[sunshineandrose]

on 3/14/2009 I took a facial class in Beauty collage and I do enjoy making my own. i have dry skin and like the avocado mask. It makes it smooth and glowing. Thanks!

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[spinningblue]

on 6/19/2008 You can purchase inexpensive facial masks in individual packets at the department store and they work really well!

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[Cindrella]

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[Cindrella]

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