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While lives have become hectic, it doesn’t mean you need to give up on your beauty time! Who said facials can only be done at a beauty salon? You can achieve the same facial glow and the spa-feel experience right at the comforts of your home.
Sure, you may not be able to completely copy the movements and strokes like your favorite facialist, but, you can attain the much-desired smoothness and glow by re-creating the facial experience at home!
So, why burn a hole in your purse when you can actually do a facial at home?
Without any further ado, let us get started.
But before that, pull your hair behind away from your face, and put on your hairband to avoid any hair strands falling over your face and ruining the whole facial experience!
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Perfect Facial Spa at Home – A Step by Step Tutorial
Facial Step 1 : Double Cleanse your Face
Cleansing is one of the most important steps in any skincare regime. This will help in maximizing the next steps. The main use of a cleanser is for removing all the dirt, oil, and dead skin cells from your skin.
Top5listicle recommends starting with milk or an oil-based cleanser.
Tips to cleanse face the right way
- Wet your face and start by applying a little oil cleanser on the chin going upwards in small circular motions
- Gently massage in the cleanser using your two fingers applying little pressure
- Wash it off with warm water
- Next, choose either foam or milk-based cleanser. The creamy texture of milk-based or foam-based cleansers are suitable for sensitive skin since they are gentler on skin
- Foam-based cleansers help to keep the pores clean. Deep clean the face by applying the foam on all the oily areas of the face.
- Wash it off with lukewarm water
Our Picks of Cleansers
- Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
- Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser For Normal To Oily Skin
- Lotus Herbals Whiteglow 3-in-1 Deep Cleansing Skin Whitening Facial Foam
Facial Step 2: Exfoliate
This is the next important step that should not be skipped. Exfoliation helps in removing dead cells from the surface of your skin. The top layer holds a lot of debris and oil and that is removed by exfoliation. It also makes your skin soft and supple.
Another benefit of exfoliation is it helps the ingredients penetrate your skin to achieve maximum benefits of the facial. There are two ways of exfoliation: Physical or chemical-based exfoliation. You can go either way.
- Physical Exfoliation uses products like facial scrubs, sponges, loofahs, etc. In this type of exfoliation, the loose dead skin cells of the topmost layer of your skin are removed using physical friction.
- Chemical Exfoliation work by breaking the bond between skin cells so that the dead skins are loosened. This is achieved using acids like lactic acid or glycolic acid. The most common chemical exfoliants are AHAs(Alpha hydroxy acids), BHAs(Beta Hydroxy Acids), and fruit enzymes.
We recommend you use both physical and chemical exfoliation for maximum results.
How to Exfoliate
- Start with an acid based exfoliator depending on your skin type .Dab a little on your fingers and apply in small gentle circular motions.
- If the exfoliant is a chemical peel, follow the directions mentioned on the package.
- Let is sit for a while (again check the instructions for how long to sit).
- Rinse off with water
- Follow this with physical scrubbing to make sure all the dead skin cells are removed.
Note: You may do either one depending on your skin type.
Our Picks of Exfoliators
- Everyuth Naturals Exfoliating Walnut Scrub
- Khadi Mauri Herbal Apricot Face Scrub Dead Skin Remover
- Minimalist AHA 25% + PHA 5% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution for Glowing Skin, Smooth Texture & Pore Cleansing | Weekend Facial Exfoliant or Peel
Facial Step 3: Steam
Now that you have soft and dead cells-free skin, the next step is to steam. You can use an at-home steamer to do this. If you do not have a steamer at home, you can simply bring a pot of water to boil and cover your shoulders, head, and the bowl with a towel so that the steam reaches your face. Additionally, you can also add a few drops of essential oil to the water.
Make sure that you are not very close to the boiling pot of water to avoid injuries.
Steaming has some wonderful benefits which include opening the pores so that the blackheads on your nose and chin melt a little. This will help the extraction of the blackheads and whiteheads easier.
Steaming also increases blood circulation due to the moisture from steam.
Note: Do not steam for more than 10 minutes.
Our Picks of Steamers
Facial Step 4: Remove Blackheads
This is the most painful part of a facial. Personally, I hate this step but it is important to get rid of the blackheads and non-inflamed blemishes by extracting them using a comedone extractor.
During this process, the thick debris made of dead skin cells and oil is carefully pushed up and out of the pore. This leaves behind soft skin.
Our Picks of Blackhead Removers
- Beauté Secrets Stainless Steel Anti-Slid Handle Blackhead Remover Tools Kit with Case, Pack of 5
- TJSellers Stainless Steel Blackhead Needle/Loop Blackhead Extractor
Note: You may skip this step because if not done correctly, you may get bruises.
Facial Step 5: Mask
This is the most fun step in a facial. Since your pores are open now, it is time for treatment. A treatment mask helps to nourish your skin with all its ingredients.
There are different types of masks in the market:
- Gel Masks
- Sheet Masks
- Clay Masks
- Cream Masks
Choose one that meets your requirements and skin concerns.
Never leave your mask for more than 20 minutes. Remove it with a damp cloth so that all the goodness of the mask is soaked into your skin.
Our Picks of Masks
- The Face Shop Real Nature Glowing Bride Masksheet Combo (Pack Of 10)
- Garnier Skin Naturals, Fresh Mix Vitamin C, Face Serum Sheet Mask (Orange)
- Mamaearth Vitamin C Face Mask With Vitamin C & Kaolin Clay for Skin Illumination – 100 g
- Aztec Secret Pure Indian Healing Clay Facial Deep Pore Cleansing Bentonite Mask
Facial Step 6: Serums
Serums are great for targeted skin concerns. Say your main goal is to defy aging and slow down the aging process, then opt for an anti-aging serum consisting of active ingredients like antioxidants, retinol, niacinamide, etc.
If you are suffering from pigmentation, then go for a serum with Vitamin C
If you are suffering from acne, go for a serum that has anti-bacterial properties like tea-tree or turmeric
As for wrinkles, opt for serums with retinol.
Check out the best anti-aging creams that work like magic according to dermatologists here.
Our Picks of Serums
- WOW Skin Science Vitamin C Serum
- L’Oréal Paris Revitalift 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum
- Biotique Bio Dandelion Visibly Ageless Serum
Facial Step 7: Moisturize and Massage
This is the final step. Apply a moisturizer that suits your skin type. Moisturizer’s main purpose is to keep your skin hydrated and smooth and to lock in the results of the facial.
Depending on your skin type, opt for a lightweight lotion or a heavy cream.
How to apply moisturizer
- Squeeze a pea-sized amount onto your palm.
- Rub it with both your palms and start with applying it to cheeks
- Using small circular motions, apply the moisturizer on the cheeks, then go to your forehead and then the rest of the face.
- Without using much pressure, apply the moisturizer on your neck in upward motion gently lifting the face.
Our Picks of Moisturizer
- NIVEA Soft, Light Moisturising Cream, 300ml
- Lakme Peach Milk Soft Crème (Cream)
- Plum Green Tea Mattifying Moisturizer | For Oily, Acne-Prone Skin | With Green Tea Extracts
Tip: Try to opt for a moisturizer that doesn’t consist of alcohol as it dries your skin quickly.
Takeaway
Now that you have read the steps, you can easily try doing your facial at home. To amplify the whole experience, you can also try improving the ambiance by lighting candles and playing a piece of relaxing music.
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Oh wow such an informative post on home facials have to get some to do it for me though ❤️
Wow i am gonna follow this step on weekend, so good way to pamper skin at home
Wow, I enjoyed reading this and will definitely try this in home
I love facials .. there’s was a time where I’d be giving one to anyone and everyone lol .. loved reading this.
This is an amazing guide to take care of your face in the right way!! Very helpful, thanks
Doing facial at home is actually the need of an hour. This is again a wonderful and informative blog post by you.. keep going..
I personally love masks from face shop and body shop! Both are super skin friendly and really makes the skin baby soft! Such a superb article this is!
Perfect weekend routine ☺️ thnx for the tip dear ☺️
As a nutritionist I know many ingredients available at home and can be helpful to give a nice facial.. good post
Thankx for such lovely and informative article ..loved it
The article is really nice and amazing. It is helpful and I gonna save this article forever. You made it so easy to have facial at home by sharing such valuable tips. Thank you for sharing.
Nice article thanks for sharing, well explained
Woww amazing facial tips.. I will definitely try this once.. Thnks for sharing
Amazing tips!! This is so good! Great tips shared ♥️
This is surely really great. I always find at home facials more effective and best rather than those of salons! You got really great knowledge about all of these facts.
I love facials and do every month .. so calming and a deeep cleaning for face indeed . Love your steps and points
I love facials and pampering. I will definitely try all these steps. Loving this detailed article on DIY facial.
This is just so helpful. I really loved your mask picks. You have taken the right steps .. so helpful. Loved it ❤
I really enjoyed reading this article. I always think I will do all these but then not feel motivated enough. But I guess since I know the procedures now, I might do a proper home facial.
Will definitely try the facial i loveeeee diy-ing and tq for sharing
Such an amazing article on skin care, loved how you shared everything in detail thanks
So much information !! We all must take lessons for self care from this article !! Thanks got sharing
This article is so interesting, love to take care of my face so much It was very interesting.
I really love your detailed about the right steps of skincare especially serums are my favorite step in skincare,❤️
This is so good
Ahan that’s really great for me, coz I have sensitive skin so I always find at home facials more effective and best rather than those of salons.
Ahan that’s really great for me coz I have sensitive skin so I always find at home facials more effective and best rather than those of salons.
Very interesting and informative
Loved the detailed review……some amazing info and very detailed too….great one!!!
Really love the detailed review, amazing info…..such an amazing article, keep sharing
Wow this article is so nice definitely would want to go with the step-by-step procedure what you have mentioned in the facial procedure
Wow that’s an article so very useful for me as well as many of us, I would definitely follow these steps at home and hope to have a good result too, thanks a lot for this article.
I really love this article. Thanx for sharing in detail on skin care
This article is so helpful and well written. Good work and post such more articles
This blog is absolutely amazing as I am writing a feedback to you only after reading and applying them on my mother today.. she had a wonderful, relaxing facial and her face is glowing like a mirror…A big hug & thanks to you❤️❤️
Great article! It is very informative, would encourage you to share more of these. Loved it
Now when things are becoming normal I do go to salons but most of the times I prefer to give myself a relaxing facial at home… I follow each of the steps as mentioned in your blog ..I give myself facial thrice a week and I feel so relaxed and refreshed
Thank you for sharing this facial routine it will be perfect for weekend pampering
I never do facials myself but this article inspired me with so much of information…!! It delivers everything required, only the efforts are required I think by my side..!! Thanks for the awesome blog article..!!
I love facials and do it at least once in a month…..Love the after glowing effect
I always wanted to learn how to do facial definitely gonna follow these steps for my facial treatment. cant wait im so excited.
Wow… this is very informative, love the detailed steps of the facial. . Thank u for sharing!!!
This is an easy and doable self care routine. I think I will give this one a try on the coming weekend
Thanks for the detailed information information.
Thanks for the detailed information .
My father did my facial yesterday , and I must say getting a face massage at home is more beneficial then getting it at a saloon
This will be the perfect post for me. Due to covid couldn’t go for facial so thinking of doing facial at home and this post of yours is just on time and this will be very helpful and girl I’m doing it tomorrow thanks for sharing darl.
My father did my facial yesterday. And I think getting a face massage at home is more beneficial than getting it from a saloon.
Such an helpful information much needed yo rejuvenate and relax your skin!
Wow thankyou this is so helpful and amazing! I never i knew i could do it at home by myself. But reading the correct steps , i am hopeful!
Love it dear.. I do follow the home facial once in a while, thanks for sharing the complete and proper detailed process..
This is exactly my idea of Sunday self care..Love the way you covered all the points in detail..Keep it coming.
Really it’s an amazing blog!! I love facial and do it at least once in a month!!
This information is so helpful especially during covid times. I’ll try these steps to do facial at home!
It’s an awesome post !! I love facial and do it at least once in a month!!
I used to do facial at home. Ill used your tips while doing at home . Good research
Great article. I’m gonna try this cleansing myself too!
This article is very useful. I never do facials but this article inspired me with so much of information and love the way you covered all the points ❤
Thanks for sharing such a useful article I usually do facial massage at home and I am going to add your tips to mine
This routine is superb! Great for all the ladies out there looking for some nice skincare routine as on women’s day
This self pampering routine is a must ,to keep your skin clean and hydrated,love the article.
I am gonna follow these steps for pampering myself, thanks for sharing
Such a perfect thing for me to follow. Going to follow these steps and do my facial this weekend.
Wow such a great way to do it on own without spending huge amounts in parlour
I love how you have simplified the DIY facial process, this is such a great article I will definitely save it and refer back to it.
Helpful article. In today’s fast life most of us don’t have the time to go out for facial. Facial at home is so convenient
Woww I am totally going to try this at home, because I would usually go and see esthetician for my face! Great and very helpful article, I love that it talks step by step how and what to do!
I would definitely do it for my mom and make her do it for me
I am going to do it next weekend. It’s the best way of self pampering with simple ingredients ❤️❤️
I always prefer pampering myself in at home indulgence. It gives me peace, relaxed and satisfaction. Thank you for sharing the details of each step.
These is very helpful for a healthy skin
Wow I also follow the same steps and u have explained them so well
I’ll definitely try this home facial let’s hope I’ll get good results ❤️
Loved ur precise points for home facial I too do it
Skincare is of utmost importance! ❤️ I have oily to combination skin and need to hydrate my skin thrice a day!
Wow amazing routine for skincare ❤️❤️Will try it definately
Thanks for this , I really needed one
Good routine to maintain skin quality. Very nicely explained.
Love it. Self-love pampering sessions are very important and what better way than a facial at home☺️
That’s a wonderful way to rejuvenate at our own convenience.. well articulated
This is so good to pamper yourself at home,much needful.
Interesting article, I loved how you described step by step how to take care of your skin at home! Thanks for the lovely tips♥️♥️
Amazing article on Home facial, love your content and way of presentation
Love your article is very interesting and love to use facial mask and creams so useful. Thanks
This article is really useful In th
This article is really useful in these situations where we hesitate to go to beauty parlours. Will do this facial at home
This is awesome and really helpful.
Lovely step by step procedure! Kudos to your patience and passion
This is very usefully one can save so much money
M extremely impressed by the picks. I have a mixed skin, always skeptical in the products but you have erased my confusion. Tysm
This is actually a great read, so much information that can be done from home. Veey very useful!
Very well written I will be following this facial routine today, to pamper myself this weekend
I love facials actually…I do facials every month… facial is really very important for good skin
Well this is very good article. You have explained everything in very easy steps. Now I think I can do my facial at home. Thanks for this.
what a simple and easy facial routine ..
Simple easy and very well explained .. one should always have some time to pamper his or her own self.
Super interesting post… Loved the facial routine ❤️
Lovely article !! Detailed explanation about skincare , best part is that this can be done at home !!
Such a well-researched and detailed article, I will try this soon!
Recently started taking care of my face and this post is gonna help me so much on doing that even better!
Thank you for this valuable information and very well written. So many people need to know this ❤
This is amazing. Doing facial at home sounds so good and very well explained. Need to try this ASAP!