Easy Inexpensive DIY Facial At Home

Facials are not just expensive, but a salon visit can also take up a good portion of your day.
Did that stop me from getting a salon facial every month? Of course not! Well, not until I started doing my own facials at home. And I'm not talking about our daily skin care routine, but that extra bit of deep cleansing and pampering that we all need at least once a month.
I wanted to come up with an easy way to do it my self and get that salon quality result at home.
So the method I use is easy, inexpensive and doesn't require any fancy products. All it requires are just three additional steps to what you would normally do for your daily skin care routine (exfoliating, steaming and mask). So perfect for those with busy lives or just lazy, like myself.
I personally do this facial once a month and love the result. You may do it as frequently as once a week, if you need to.


Step 1: Cleanse

Wash your face to remove any dirt or makeup you may have on your face. I find that a soapy (foaming) face wash is the best for a squeaky clean result. My personal favourite is the Simple Vital Vitamine foamimg cleanser.


Step 2: Exfoliate 

• To prepare your scrub, mix one teaspoon of granulated sugar with one teaspoon of olive oil. This should be enough for a full face.
• Use the scrub to exfoliate your skin in a circular motion. Start at your chin area and work your way up to the forehead. Scrub for two minutes.
• Wash off.

Step 3: Steam

• Steam you face over a bowl of hot water for ten minutes. Use a towel over your head to lock in the steam, just as you would to clear your sinuses.
• Once done, gently pat dry the moisture from your face.

Caution! Please be careful when handling hot water. Keep some cold water at reach in case of emergencies.

Step 4: Mask

• Apply a mask immediately after the steam treatment. You may choose to use any mask of your choice based on your skin. So if you have dry skin you may wish to use a moisturising mask, etc. I have normal skin so I use anything I'm in the mood for at the time. I'm currently loving these Superdrug's masks in sachets. My favourite out of these is the "Apricot Exfoliating Self-Heating Mask". 
• Leave it on for ten minutes or until it dries.
• Once completely dry, remove the mask either by peeling or washing off with lukewarm water (depends on what mask you use).
• Pat dry.

Step 5: Moisturise

Moisturising is a MUST!

Use any moisturiser you are currently using. I personally use the "Protect & Perfect Intense" range by Boots No7. I have been using this range for years and love it.

Step 6: Admire your face ;)

I hope this has been helpful. If you try it out, do let me know how you've found it.

Thank you so much for stopping by, and have a wonderful day! XOX

**I am not affiliated with any of the brands mentioned on this post. These are products I have purchased myself and enjoy using**