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Spa facials at home - Tip of the day!

Filed under: Skin Care, Style Tip of the Day

The recession is certainly taking its toll on our beauty routines. But you don't have to sacrifice your spa trips completely. Just move the spa into your own bathroom.

DIY Facial

Clean - Facials should always start with clean skin.

Steam – Boil water in a pot or a teakettle. When the water begins to steam, place your face into the stream to soften dead skin cells. Just make sure you are a few feet away so you don't get burned.

Exfoliate
– Exfoliation is the best way to lift those dead, and now softened, cells away. But keep in mind that rough exfoliation is not better. It can have the opposite affect (breakouts and/or red, irritated skin) so be sure to exfoliate very gently in a circular motion for about a minute.

Moisturize – After all of that cleansing and purging, your skin will need to be replenished. At this point, you can apply a hydrating mask or an extra dose of your regular moisturize, wiping away excess after about 10 minutes.

Set aside an hour each week to relax and enjoy your in-home spa. This is also a time when you can experiment and mix some very simple at home remedies to save even more. Try a blended rice and water exfoliator or a ground avocado and honey face mask. Your skin will still glow, no one will be the wiser.

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