Give Yourself A Homemade Facial

Going to the spa is expensive. You can give yourself an at home facial for next to nothing, and you'll be thrilled with the results. Granted you don't get the pampering you receive at a spa, but then you've still got the $100 you saved to go out and do something special for yourself. Better yet, invite a friend over and give each other facials. There's no real skill involved. Here's how to give yourself a home made facial.

Ingredients

Headband to hold your hair back

gentle soap to wash face

bowl for water (I often use a big pot on the stove instead of a bowl)

steaming hot water

fresh lemon or mint

exfoliating scrub

mask

cucumber slices

cold water for rinsing

moisturizer

Procedure

Use headband or hair clips to hold hair off face. Wash with a gentle soap to remove all dirt and makeup. Next put head over a bowl of steaming water. I like to use a big pot on the stove. Cover your head with a towel to make a tent and keep the steam in. Steam for several minutes, if you can stand the heat. At the end, add some lemon or mint for a refreshing feel, and the mint may open your sinuses. Pat face with a towel. Then, add exfoliating scrub and massage in gentle circles around your face, avoiding the eyes. Rinse with cool water and apply a mask. (your choice). Take two cucumber slices, place on eyes, and lie down and rest while the mask dries. When time is up, remove mask with water, then splash with very cold water, to close pores. Finally, apply a light moisturizer and take a look at the results. You should look refreshed and rested. I've never done it with a friend, but the more I think about it, the better it sounds. A little spa morning in your own home!