Are you too missing the royal treatment of a facial at the salon? Believe me, I am!
Well, it is undeniable that getting a beauty parlor facial done is something we all love.
The fact that it makes the skin amazingly nourished and glowing is just great.
Though it’s not a good time to go to your favorite salon due to the ongoing adversity of COVID-19, pampering yourself with an at-home facial would not be a bad idea!
Recreating a spa-like experience is not much of a task, trust me!
There’s an added benefit that you don’t need a professional facial kit to perform the facial at home. The ingredients to be used will be easily available in your kitchen.
So, gear up and get ready for 7 steps on how to do a facial at home by yourself.
Before you start, set-up an ambience for yourself and play your favorite music to get that extra feel.
TOTAL TIME REQUIRED: 40 minutes of self-love.
INGREDIENTS: Easily available daily use items from the kitchen.
Start with tying back your hair and putting on a headband to avoid getting any hair coming on the face.
Wash your hands properly & start removing any makeup you have put on.
If you don’t have makeup on, you can head directly to STEP #2.
- Take a few drops of coconut oil
- Rub it between your palms
- Massage gently all over the face till the makeup particles dissolve
- Wipe off with a cotton pad or towel or directly rinse off with water
Removing makeup properly is a crucial step as we want the skin to be free of any chemicals which might hinder the process of a proper at-home facial.
Coconut oil is a great natural makeup remover.
The best part is that it is anti-fungal and anti-bacterial and thereby helps to instantly dissolve the makeup particles without causing any harm to the face.
Coconut oil also works best on water-resistant makeup.
You can also prefer choosing any makeup remover of your choice.
Cleansing the face when starting with a facial is a key step.
This step is necessary as it helps remove any dirt, excess oil, and makeup residuals.
This might seem like a small step but should not be ignored.
While doing a facial at home, the skin needs to be cleansed properly so that it becomes more receptive to the nutrient-filled ingredients of the DIY facial.
- Take a bowl
- Add 2 tablespoons of raw milk and 2 tablespoons of honey and mix well
- Dampen your face
- Start with applying this mixture on the face and then move to the neck
- Massage in an upward and outward circular motion
- Do this process for 1-2 minutes
- Splash off with normal water
- NOTE: This homemade face cleanser is suitable for all skin types
Milk and honey both contain antimicrobial properties.
The lactic acid in milk eats away dead skin cells.
Honey helps cleanse deep inside the pores thereby removing dirt.
Milk and honey together work wonders for the skin.
It helps retain the moisture while effectively cleansing the skin.
If you have oily skin, this homemade face cleanser will remove the excess oil from the face.
For dry skin, it helps restore the necessary hydration that the skin requires.
You can also prefer using a regular face cleanser of your choice.
Exposing the face to steam is a very important step while doing an at-home facial.
Steam helps take the facial to the next level as it opens the pores of the skin thereby helping the skin to soak up all nutrients of the facial for maximum benefit.
Opening up of pores helps soften out blackheads making it easier to remove and also aids in gentle exfoliation.
Make sure you perform this task very carefully and safely.
Below are guidelines to help you with easy steam for your face.
- Grab a pot with some water in it
- Boil the water
- Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil like tea tree oil, lavender oil, etc.
- An essential oil will give an extra boost to the steam and create aroma magic
- Position your face above the pot
- Cover the head with a towel
- Take the steam for 5 minutes
- NOTE: Make sure not to keep your face too close to the pot as the steam could be hot enough to burn your skin
NOTE: If you have dry skin, sensitive skin, or rosacea, kindly avoid this step.
It’s time to say goodbye to old dead skin cells with some good exfoliation.
Exfoliating the skin is one of the best ways to rejuvenate the skin and make it glow.
Choose the right scrub as per your skin type and enjoy the process.
Remember to exfoliate very gently and not to press too hard on the skin as it may damage the skin.
Exfoliating the skin once a week helps remove dead skin cells and dirt and keeps the face glowing and healthy.
It also helps unclog the pores and removes acne and pimples by cleansing the skin from within.
Below are homemade face scrubs for different skin types.
- FOR NORMAL SKIN– 1 tablespoon coffee powder + 2 tablespoons unflavored yoghurt
- FOR OILY SKIN– 1 tablespoon lemon + 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel + 1 tablespoon rice powder
- FOR DRY SKIN– 1 tablespoon coconut oil + 1 tablespoon sugar
- FOR SENSITIVE SKIN– 2 tablespoons honey + 1 tablespoon sugar
After choosing a DIY face scrub as per your skin type, follow the guidelines on how to scrub your face below.
- Take some amount of face scrub
- Start by massaging the forehead
- Head on to massage the nose, cheeks, over and under the chin
- Massage well in the areas you more likely get blackheads and whiteheads
- Do this process for 5 minutes
- Wash off with slightly warm water and pat it dry
- NOTE: Make sure not to massage too harshly as it may damage the skin cells
Kindly do a patch test for any ingredient that might be new to your face.
Next up in the process is a facial mask.
Applying a facial mask is a great addition to your skincare regimen and provides you with a spa-like experience at home.
This will help extract out all the remaining impurities from the skin as the pores of the skin are open.
The important thing here is to choose a face mask as per the skin problem you want to combat.
Applying a facial mask on the skin for 15-20 minutes with skin pores open helps the nutrients of the facial mask to soak deep inside the skin thereby helping damaged skin to get repaired and giving a natural glow to the face.
People with oily skin are more prone to breakouts and acne.
Dry skin people might need a facial mask that would help restore hydration.
- FOR NORMAL SKIN– 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel + 1 tablespoon fuller’s earth powder (multani mitti)
- FOR OILY SKIN– 2 tablespoons gram flour + 2 tablespoons milk + pinch of turmeric
- FOR DRY SKIN– 2 tablespoons honey + half a mashed banana + 1 tablespoon raw milk
- FOR SENSITIVE SKIN– 2 tablespoons honey + 2 tablespoons yoghurt
Add some water if the consistency of the mask is not smooth.
Pick a face mask you think would work best on the skin issue you have and follow the guidelines for a nourishing facial mask experience below.
- Apply the facial mask smoothly onto the face with your hands or an applicator
- Massage the face gently for 5 minutes
- Massaging would help the ingredients to penetrate deep into the face
- Keep the mask on for 15 minutes
- Rinse off with normal water
Kindly do a patch test for any ingredient that might be new to your face.
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Toning the face after a facial is as important a step as steaming.
After giving your face a good dose of nourishment, you want to lock it in the face.
A toner will help retain the goodness of the facial ingredients inside the face and keep it nourished and glowing.
Using a face toner helps keep away dirt and restores hydration.
It also helps maintain the skin’s pH balance making your skin less prone to acne, pimples, or any infection.
A face toner prepares the skin for the last step of the at-home facial process.
You do not need to buy any fancy face toners because making one in-house is easy.
- Take a bowl
- Add 2 tablespoons of rose water and 1 tablespoon cucumber juice
- Mix well
- Take a few cotton balls and apply the toner on the face
- You can also choose to refrigerate it for 3-4 days in a spray bottle and use it as a toner mist
You can also prefer applying any other face toner of your choice.
Moisturizing the face is the last step in the at-home facial process.
This will help lock in the hydration and nourishment,
Without moisturizing the face, any facial remains incomplete.
Choosing a moisturizer suitable for your skin is important.
If you have oily skin, opt for a moisturizer that will help control the issue of excess oil.
If you have dry skin, retaining hydration is the most essential issue you want to look after.
Here’s a moisturizer tip for chemical-free nourishing skin.
- FOR NORMAL & OILY SKIN– Use aloe vera gel as a moisturizer. Aloe vera gel is inflammatory and keeps the skin acne-free and also helps remove scars leaving the skin glowing and healthy
- FOR DRY & SENSITIVE SKIN– Use coconut oil as a face moisturizer. It helps trap inside hydration, removes any irritation and pimples and leaves the skin radiant and soft
You can also choose to apply any face moisturizer of your choice.
While performing an at-home facial seems easy and surely it is, you still need to stay careful. Below are a few precautionary do’s and don’ts of a facial at home you might need to know before you start off.
- Drink plenty of water
- Avoid touching the face as much as possible
- Avoid picking or squeezing any pimple or acne
- If you experience any irritation from any ingredient, immediately rinse off your face with water
- Wash your face after a facial for 8-10 hours
- Apply any makeup for 14 hours
- Exfoliate for the next 5 days
- Expose your skin to the sun
Doing a facial at home has never been easier!
By following these 7 steps for facial at home, you can achieve beautiful skin.
Make sure that you stick to the time mentioned for each process and not overdo it.
An at-home facial once every week or two keeps the skin nourished and free from dirt and pimples.
What are you waiting for? Grab all ingredients and head on to give yourself an at-home beauty parlor facial.
I hope these steps for facial at home do help you!
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