A facial is a procedure that involves a number of skin treatments. These skin treatments vary in each type of facial but generally they include steam, facial masks, creams and massage. Facials are mostly performed in beauty salons for the purpose of maintaining the health of the skin here is how to do facial at home.

It is always preferable to get the facial done by a professional. However, an expert charges a lot of money for doing a facial which may become a burden on your monthly budget. Moreover, face mask products are also very expensive in the market. If you know how to do facial at home with natural ingredient, you will not only be able to do a basic facial at home, but will also be able to save a reasonable amount of money on buying expensive face mask products.

CTM (cleansing, toning and moisturizing) routine is the most efficient and effortless skin care routine which can help you to achieve the flawless and healthy skin if aware of how to do facial at home. Along with this, facial should be done at least once in 4 weeks. It plays an important role to rejuvenate your skin and restore the natural glow.

Now you do not have to spend long hours at parlours and spend thousands for getting that perfect facial. You can easily do the facial at home by following some simple tips. This saves a lot of time and money. The best thing is that you are aware of how to do facial at home with natural ingredients you use for the facial.

There are many types of facial available nowadays such as fruit facial, gold facial, diamond facial, pearl facial, chocolate and many more. You can simply make your own facial pack at home. But before knowing how to do facial at home, you should be aware of your skin type and then select the facial suitable for your skin type. Following are a few tips on how to do a facial at home along with the most popular facial suitable for Indian skin.

 

How to Do Facial at Home in Simple Steps with natural ingredients

 

KNOW YOUR SKIN TYPE

First of all, you have to know your skin type and according to that you should go for the further procedure of facial. After identifying your skin type; whether it is oily, dry, combination or normal, choose the cleansing milk or cleanser, homemade face packs.

 

CLEANSING THE SKIN

Cleansing is the first step of the facial. You can take a good cleansing milk from any renowned brand according to your skin type or you can choose raw milk. Raw milk is the best cleanser if you are doing facial at home. Apply cleansing milk or cream all over your face, ears and neck so that all the dirt is removed from the skin. Now wipe the face with the help of a piece of clean cotton.

 

EXFOLIATING

This is the second step after cleansing and requires a facial scrub. You can also make a Natural homemade face scrub. Apply the scrub all over your face, ear, neck and more around your nose and forehead which requires some extra attention. The scrub is gently rubbed all over the face in circular movements. Continue this process for 2 to 5 minutes. Now wipe your face with wet towel nicely so that all the scrub is removed from the face as it tends to dry the skin.

 

• Orange scrub:

In 3 tsp of fresh orange juice, add 2 tsp of oats and form a paste. Scrub gently on your face with circular motions. Wash off after 5 min. This is suitable for oily and combination skin.

 

• Lemon scrub:

Mix 1 tsp of lemon juice, honey and sugar to form a paste. Scrub gently and keep for 5 min. This scrub is suitable for all seasons and also reduces blemishes and dark spots.

 

• Papaya scrub:

In 2 tsp of mashes papaya pulp, add a tsp of sugar granules, oats and honey. Make a paste and scrub gently using circular motions. Keep for 5 min and wash off with water.

 

• Water melon scrub:

Mix ¼ cup of fresh watermelon juice with 3 tsp of gram flour to form a smooth paste. Scrub and keep for 3 mi before rinsing with cool water. This scrub is ideal for all skin types as it is hydrating and rejuvenates the skin instantly.

 

GENTLE MASSAGE

After exfoliation massage your skin with the help of massage cream. The cream should be applied on the face first. Perform circular movements all over the face so that the cream is absorbed by the skin. You can use normal or rose water in this procedure. The movements should be circular and from downwards to upwards. E.g. from the neck towards cheeks. Continue this process for 15-20 minutes and on every part of your face. Wipe the extra cream off with the a wet towel.

 

Banana cream – mash ripe banana pulp with yogurt and honey to make a paste and use it to massage on the face.

Strawberry cream – fresh strawberry pulp mixed with a teaspoon of cream can be used as a massage cream for dry skin.

Lemon and honey – honey, gram flour and lemon juice is mixed in proportion to get a smooth paste. This massage cream is suitable for oily skin.

 

STEAMING

Steaming can be carried out in many ways. The purpose of steaming is to clean the pores of the skin on the face that accumulate toxins and dirt. The heated steam dissolves the hardened dirt particles and drains them away. Free of the accumulated dust, the pores become more receptive to the ingredients applied to the skin in later stages of the facial process.

 

FACIAL MASK

After massaging the face for about fifteen minutes now, it’s time for tightening your skin with the help of a face mask. Apply a renowned brand face mask or natural homemade face mask all over the face leaving the area under your eyes. It will dry off within 15-20 minutes. Wipe your face gently with the wet towel and apply a toner or moisturiser.

 

MOISTURISING

The final step of the fruit facial is to moisturise the skin. Use a cream based moisturiser if you have normal to dry skin or use a gel based moisturiser for oily to combination skin. After applying the moisturiser, leave it on the skin for sometime so that the cells can absorb it well.