Basic Facial

Most beauty programs available at spas are plausible. But visiting spas means spending money and spending time which may not always be possible for you. Don’t worry! Facials can be done meticulously at your home, you only need to know the simple steps which involve cleansing the skin with beauty products readily available off the shelf.

Cleanse and Exfoliate

Commence your facial by cleansing the face. For each type of skin, there are a variety of facial cleansers- which one you choose depends totally on your preference and budget.

The next step is to apply an exfoliating scrub mainly to the face. This scrub is excellent in the removal of dead cells, unclogging the black heads and bringing the natural oils to the surface of the skin. It also makes way for the oxygen to refresh the new skin.

Steam

Rinse off the exfoliating scrub with water. It’s time for steaming the pores to clean them. Don’t fall for the commercial devices; rather rig up a bowl of boiled water and a towel to be put over your head and to cover it. Your face must be a foot above the bowl. Remain in this position for ten minutes. The steam vapours unclogs the pores which in turn reduces the chance of black heads and pimples. If you have very oily skin, try this steam treatment out for ten minutes every night. Afterwards, wash your face with water and pat dry.

Moisturize

Apply a good moisturizer to your damp skin. Moisturizer is helpful for all kinds of skin if they are chosen according to the skin type. The moisturizer retains the natural moisture of the skin; moreover it invites more moisture to get into the skin.