How to Do Facial at Home

Step by Step (Normal, Fruit, Gold, Pearl) Facial at Home

For getting the flawless and healthy skin, you must concentrate on the cleansing, toning and moisturizing in your daily routine. You would have to do an enough effort for having the glowing and smooth skin. It is necessary to do facial once in 4 weeks. Facial makes the natural appearance of healthiness on your skin.

Every woman loved to do facial since ages. There are many natural methods to do facial with both simple and complicated techniques using the different types such as fruit facial, gold facial, whitening facial, diamond facial, pearl facial, chocolate, etc. Now you do not have to spend many time in parlors also do not have to pay thousands for getting the perfect facial. You can make your own facial pack at home with the easy methods. The first and foremost thing is to know your skin type then apply the facial suitable to your skin.

Things you will need:

• Face Wash

• Towel

• Exfoliating Cream

• Sugar Crystals

• Honey

• Chick Pea Flour

• Turmeric

• Milk

• Lemon Juice

• Rose Water

• Essential Oil

• Moisturizer

• Patience

Procedure

Step 1: Cleansing

Take a little quantity of face wash in your palm and massage all over your face. Wait for the couple of minutes then gently massage your skin with the circular motions. Wash it off with cold water.

Step 2: Exfoliating

Take some exfoliating cream in your palm and massage it on your face in circular motions for about two minutes. Now wash out your face with lukewarm water.

Step 3: Steaming

Steaming functions like an exfoliating. But steaming also works to remove the blackheads and whiteheads appear on your nose. Now take some water and boil then add few drops of essential oil. Take steam for 5 minutes then pat dry your skin. Make sure to not rub the skin.

Step 4: Face Pack

Make a face pack by adding one tbsp. of chick pea powder, a pinch of turmeric powder, one tsp of honey, one tsp of lemon juice, little quantity of milk and few drops of rose water. Mix the entire ingredient well together then apply on your face and neck. Massage it with the gentle hands in circular manner. Taking long time for massaging could be the better reaction on your face. Allow it to set up for 20 minutes. Wash out your face with lukewarm water.

Step 5: Moisturizing

Moisturizing is the very fundamental step in facial. People often skin this step because they do not know the importance. Apply the moisturizer to lock in moisture on your face. After exfoliating your skin, it is important to moisture out your face.

Step 6: Finally

At last, sit back and look at the person in the mirror, your patience have been paying off.

Different Types of Facial

A. Fruit Facial

Fruit facial is suitable for all the skin types. But it is especially done on the sensitive skin to give a healthy and smooth touch. The extracts of the different fruits contain many essential minerals and vitamins that are good for the skin. Fruit facial does not show any side effects and tends to make your skin hydrated and moisturized too. The dead cells are also removed due to having fruit facial.

• The essential fruits are plums, orange and peaches. These fruits contain higher amounts of vitamin C that works to give your skin an instant flow. The antioxidants are also present in the fruits to fight against the signs of ageing.

• Papaya and banana are also used to do facial because these fruits help in removing the tanning of skin.

• Strawberries help in reducing the blemishes and dark spots.

You can buy a fruit facial kit from the market or you can prepare your own fruit facial at home by using fresh fruits.

Step 1: Cleansing

For removing the excess oil on your face, the first step should be cleansing because all the grease and dirt on your face can be removed by cleansing method. For making the cleansing cream, you can use a cream based fruit face wash that contains peach, aloe vera and wild cherry fruit like melon and strawberry. Cleanse your face then wash out with cold water. Pat dry using the soft towel.

Step 2: Exfoliating

Exfoliating can help in removing the dead cells, sebum and residual dirt on the face. Exfoliating is also called scrubbing. Choose the fruit according to your skin type. Banana and avocado scrub is good for dry skin, orange and lemon scrub is good for oily skin, peach and strawberry is good for sensitive skin.

• Orange Scrub

Take 3 tsp of fresh orange juice and add 2 tsp of oats in the juice then mix them to form a paste. Now scrub your face with this paste with the circular motion of your hands. After 5 minutes, wash it off with cold water.

• Lemon Scrub

Take 1 tsp of lemon juice, honey and sugar then mix these ingredients to form a paste. Scrub it with the gentle hands and leave it on your face for 5 minutes. The lemon scrub can be done in all seasons and it helps in reducing the blemishes and dark spots.

• Papaya Scrub

Take a papaya and mash it properly. Now mix 1 tsp of sugar granules, oats and honey in the 2 tsp of mashed papaya pulp. Make a paste then scrub it gently on your face. Stay calm for 5 minutes then wash it off with water.

• Watermelon Scrub

Mix 3 tsp of gram flour to the ¼ cup of fresh water melon juice. Mix them together to form a smooth mixture. Scrub this mixture on your face gently then keep it for 3 minutes then rinse it off with cold water. This scrub is amazing for all the skin types as it helps in hydrating the skin.

Step 3: Massaging

Massaging is the thirst step. Take a suitable massage cream or gel for a good massage because it can increase the blood circulation in your facial area due to which the wrinkles and pigmentation can be reduced. The skin will look young and radiant. The following massaging creams are suggested to choose from that you can easily prepare at your home.

• Banana Cream – Take a ripe banana and mash it. Now mix the mashed banana with yogurt and honey to make a smooth paste then apply on your face.

• Strawberry Cream – Mix fresh pulp of strawberry with one tsp of cream can be used as a massaging cream. It is good for dry skin.

• Lemon and Honey – Take equal proportions of lemon juice, honey and gram flour. Mix them to form a smooth paste. Massage it on your face. It is good for oily skin.

Step 4: Fruit Pack

Prepare your favorite fruit pack by choosing the fruits suitable for your skin type. You can use many varieties for fruits to get rid of skin troubles. Apply the pack on your face then leave it for 15 minutes. Leave it until the pack dries completely. After that, wash off the pack with cold water. You will feel your skin a soft and supple with a natural glow.

Fruit packs could be papaya, rose water, lemon, honey, yogurt and cucumber pack. These face packs will also help in reducing the blemishes and tanning of skin.

Step 5: Moisturizing

The final step of the fruit facial is to moisturize the skin. Take a cream based moisturizer for normal to dry skin or you can also use a gel based moisturizer for oily skin. Apply it onto your face then leave it for the sometime for allowing the skin cells to absorb all the moisture.

Use a moisturizer containing fruits such as banana, peach, milk, strawberry, honey or cherry.

B: Gold Facial

The gold facial is greatly popular among the beauty salons. There are some advantages of gold facial which are as follows:

• Gold has been used for the anti-ageing treatment for making the collagen depletion slow down and reducing the drooping of the skin.

• Gold has stimulating properties as it helps in removing the fine lines, wrinkles, crow’s feet to give a finished look on your face.

• Gold also helps in removing the toxins and waste products from the skin, removes the tan and takes part in improving the circulation of blood and makes the skin soft and supple.

• Gold boosts the elasticity of the skin cells.

• Gold also plays an important role in repairing the sun damage, inflammation process and melanin production of the skin.

The important ingredients of the gold facial involve 24 carat gold, aloe vera extracts, sandalwood and wheat germ oil. Gold facial is suitable for dry and oily skin. Unfortunately, gold facial cannot be prepared at home. You would need to purchase the gold facial kit from the market.

Step 1: Cleansing

Cleanse your face with the cleanser provided in the kit. The cleansing cream contains the extracts of marigold that help in removing the deal cells and opening of pores. Massage with the cleanser for 2 minutes then rinse it off with warm water.

Step 2: Exfoliating

For exfoliating the skin, scrub your face with the help of gold scrub provided in the kit. Take a little amount of scrub in your finger tips and apply on moist face. Scrub for about 5 minutes then wash off with warm water.

Step 3: Massaging

There would be provided either the gold massage cream or gel with the help of which you can massage your face thoroughly. The cream contains gold dust, saffron and sandalwood powder. Massage all over your face for about 10 minutes on moist skin then rinses it off with warm water. This massaging cream helps in stimulating the circulation of blood of the skin and makes it soft.

Step 4: Gold Mask

There would be the gold face mask provided in the kit that contains gold foil, aloe vera gel, and wheat germ oil and turmeric powder. Apply the gold face mask all over your face then leave it for 20 minutes. The mask will play a significant role to penetrate into the skin and then start its reaction. At last, wash off your face with warm water then pat dry.

Step 5: Compressions

It is obvious that after having facial, the skin turns a little red. You can use ice cube for the cool compressions of your skin gently. A lavender cream might be provided in the facial kit which also works as a compression to get a soothing effect.

Make sure that there are no any wounds or cuts present on your skin before having facial because it will lead to the irritation which could be harmful for your skin. Always choose a good quality product with no side effects.

C: Pearl Facial

Pearl facial is also most popular among the beauty salons. Pearl facial is suitable for the oily skin people. It is forbidden to use the pearl facial for the sensitive skin because it contains pearl dust which can cause allergies. The people with sensitive skin should avoid the pearl facial.

• The main ingredient of this facial is pearl dust which is good for removing the excess oil and sebum.

• Pearl takes part in brightening of skin by removing the tan and moisturizing the skin.

• Pearl helps in lightening the dark spots, pigmentation and blemishes.

• The proper use of pearl facial can give quickest results and helps to remove the wrinkles and other signs of ageing.

As the gold facial, pearl facial cannot be prepared at home. You would have to buy a kit from the market. But if you really want to prepare your own pearl facial then you will need the necessary thing that is the pure pearl powder. It is advisable to invest your money in a good and better pearl facial kit and do it yourself at home.

Step 1: Cleansing

Use regular face wash to cleanse your face for removing makeup, oil and dirt from your face.

Step 2: Pearl Lotion

A pearl lotion would be provided in the facial kit. Take a few drops of pearl lotion in your palm then gradually apply all over your face. Massage it for 5 minutes then wash it off with cold water. Now pat dry with a soft towel. This lotion will help in purifying and cleansing your facial skin.

Step 3: Pearl Powder

Take a little amount of pearl powder provided in the kit in a bowl. Add few drops of rose water or milk (for normal skin) and mix together to form a smooth paste. Apply the paste all over your face and leave it for 10 minutes. Massage it slowly on your face then finally rinse off with cold water.

Step 4: Pearl Cream

The pearl cream can be applied with the help of your fingertips in the slow motion. This will provide you a soothing effect on your skin. Pearl cream has pearl dust with sandalwood and wheat germ oil. Leave it for some time on your face so that the skin cells absorb the cream properly then wipe out with the cotton dipped in water.

Step 5: Pearl Pack

The pearl pack contains pearl dust, turmeric, sunflower seed extract, grape seed extract and almond oil. The pearl pack has an important role in evens out the skin complexion, provides natural glow on your face and gives brightening effect. Mix the pearl pack with the few drops of rose water then spread all over your face. Leave it for 20 minutes until it gets dry. Rinse it off with cold water.