At home facial

It's really easy and rewarding to give yourself an at home facial. I found these steps in an allure article several years ago and i've added some steps on my own. To get started..

You'll need:

• clay mask
• apricot scrub (w/ salicylic acid)
• toner
• skin oil with vitamin E 
• anti-wrinkle night cream
• blemish extractor
• large pot and water
• tea (chamomile is most relaxing)
• orange juice

Step 1) boil some water (enough to make steam) with the tea and add about 1/4 cup of orange juice. The tea will serve as aromatherapy while the vitamin c in the orange juice will invigorate and refresh your skin. As this mixture is coming to soft a boil, massage the apricot scrub into your face and don't wash it off. The salicylic acid in the scrub will open your pores so more dirt and bacteria can be removed.


step 2) Hold your head about a foot above the pot inorder to expose your face to the steam for about 5 minutes.


step 3) rinse your face and pat dry with a towel. Use the blemish extrator to remove any white or black heads (most are usually on your nose) here's a tutorial on how to properly use the extractor

step 4) apply the clay mask (I prefer a mint julep mask) and let sit for about 5 minutes, then rinse and pat dry.


step 5) apply the skin oil to your face and let sit for about 5 minutes. Rinse with warm water.


step 6) clean the rest of the oil from the face using the toner on a cotton ball. then, lastly, apply the night cream.