Home Facial Steps and Masks

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At a time when we are constantly exposed to pollution and harsh sun. It becomes very important to follow proper skin care regime. One of the best ways of face cleaning is said to be facial. Facial concentrates on deep cleansing which includes massaging, taking off tan, removing black and white heads and skin nourishment. It is ideal to go for facial once in a month. Though one can always go to a parlour for it, it is best to go for home facial as relaxation is also one of the methods and aim of cleansing. After a facial one should not be exposed to sun for at least a day. Home facial makes this possible. Here are the steps of home facial -

1.Cleaning – The first step is to take off all the make-up and dirt from your face. For this one can use cold milk to wipe the face. Make sure that none of the make up is left. Wipe your face with milk for about 15 minutes. Then rub fresh cream on the face. Wipe it off with a wet cloth.

2.Scrubbing – Scrubbing is both to take off the dry skin and also to improve blood circulation. Crush some almond and mix it with a little milk to make a scrub. You can also use neem powder for it. While scrubbing move your hand in circular pattern. This improves blood circulation ans scrubs off all the dead skin. Neem is a disinfectant and thus devoid your skin from all impurities. Wipe it off with wet cloth.

3.Open Pores – To take off all the blackheads and whiteheads and also to devoid your skin of all pimples it is important to open pores to clean it of all the impurities under the skin lining. Boil water with some herbs like chamomile, lavender and calendula. Then take the vapour to open the pores. Take the vapour for five minutes. After a tool to curb off the blackheads and pimples. After you have cleaned the pores you need to use cold pack to close the pores. To close the pores make chamomile tea and put some ice cubes into it. Apply it on your face and massage very gently.

4.Home Facial Mask – This is the most important part of facial. This is about skin nourishment and there are several different kinds of facial packs. Here are some home facial mask recipe -

1. Mix one cup of flour, 2 spoons of turmeric paste, 2 spoons of sandalwood, 2 spoons of almond oil and water. Apply this paste on your face and keep it for 30 minutes. While taking it off massage your face well. This is very good for people who are prone to pimples.

2. Take one egg yolk and mix it with one spoon of honey. Apply it on your face and leave it for 20 minutes. This tightens loose skin and is best for people suffering with rough skin. This smoothens the skin ans brings on a shine.

3. Grate two carrots and mix it with 2 spoons of milk powder. Grind it well. Apply this mask on your face and leave it for 20 minutes. This nourishes your skin and takes off tiredness from the face.

4. Mix one spoon of yogurt, one spoon of honey and few drops of rose water. Apply it on your face to take off all the tan.

5. Mix mashes avacado and almond oil on your face. This is a very good source of Vitamin E. It softens the skin and is best way of skin nourishment.

After applying this facial mask, put some grated cucumber on your eyes and relax. Listen to some music and light some scented candles around you. A relaxed self reflects on your skin. After that wipe off your face with water and use a moisturiser.