DIY Facials at home Facials at the spa are costly but effective to maintain great and healthy skin. Facial steams are a great alternative to the hefty price tags of spa facials. When done once a week you will see an improvement in your skin’s texture and reduce clogged pores. Step 1. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a pot or use a facial steamer. Step 2 Add your selected herbal mixture to the boiling water, cover, and then turn off the heat. For dry skin : try rose or chamomile For normal skin: try rose or lavender For oily skin: try rosemary or sage For dull or acne prone skin : try comfrey * note even if you do not have any of these ingredients a simple facial steam without herbs will still open up your pores. Step 3: If using a pot on the stove let the water cool for approximately 2 to 3 minutes, uncover the pot, stir the mixture , and completely remove the pot from your stove. If you are using a facial steamer, follow the directions for the steamer. Step 4: Place the pot in a table that will allow you to sit and place your face above it about 9 inches it. Place a large towel over head and let the towel hang down around the pot in order to let it catch some of water steam or vapor. Keeping a safe and comfortable distance between your and pot, try to stay under the towel as long as you comfortably can. stay approximately a minute under the towel, take a break, and put the towel over your head once again. Do this about four to five times, in order to really open up your pores. Step 5: Remove your face from the pot and your done ! Using a store purchased facial scrub or one that you make at home, use a circular motion to cleanse your face. Lastly rinse your face with cool water to close your pores. Some makeup artist use icy cold water in order to really tighten their pores. Recommend using this technique only in the warmer months
Posted on: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 21:12:21 +0000
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