DIY: At Home Facial

I got a steamer this year for Christmas from my amazing husband! We celebrated this past weekend because we’re going to New York to spend the holidays with my parents. I couldn’t wait to create an at home spa experience with my new steamer. Jay also got me several face masks, a bath bomb, and bubble bath. So, you know I had to break it all out right away! Click here for the full spa experience or keep reading to learn how to give yourself a quick facial at home.

What you’ll need:

Set the Mood

Put on some relaxing instrumental music or use a sound machine with zen sounds.

Light candles or set up an oil diffuser for extra mood boosting points. Lavender is typically the go-to for relaxation.

Gather your products

You’ll want everything within reach so you don’t break the mood because you can’t find your toner. Set up your steamer, face wash, mask, etc near the sink. You should also consider bringing in a chair or stool unless you don’t mind standing over the sink or steamer for 10 minutes… but standing isn’t exactly relaxing.

Get yourself ready

If you’re short on time and have plans for later, you might as well start your facial by washing your face in the shower. Be sure to moisturize your body when you get out before you start the steaming process.

The Spa Experience

Step 1: Wash your face.

Take your time massaging the product into your skin and gently rinse off or remove with a wet washcloth.

Step 2: Exfoliate.

You can use an exfoliating product for this step, but be aware that the little scrubbies in an exfoliator are actually putting tiny scratches on your face and could cause more damage. For me, exfoliators cause breakouts. So, I use a clean, warm and wet washcloth (not the same one from removing the face wash) to gently scrub my face.

Step 3: Steam.

Fill the sink with HOT water or use a face steamer. If using the sink, put a towel over your head and sink to trap the steam. The time is up to you, but 10 minutes should be enough to open your pores.

Step 4: Face mask.

The right face mask depends on any issues you want to address. Got breakouts? Try a clay mask. Parched skin? Use a mask with hyaluronic acid. Want to make a face mask from scratch? Try this Cinnamon Honey Face Mask that helps reduce redness, inflammation and the appearance of dark spots.

Apply your mask slowly, massaging it into your skin and cover evenly.

After 10-15 minutes, remove your mask with a wet washcloth. 

If you have extra time, follow with a sheet mask and a guided meditation. Adjust the sheet mask over your face, lay back and focus on your breathing. Once the meditation is over, remove the sheet mask and massage the leftover serum into your skin.

Step 7: Toner.

Why use a toner after all of this? Toners restore your skin. They remove any leftover traces of dirt in your pores and help even out your texture and of course your tone. Using a toner is a great base before serums and moisturizer.

Step 8: Serums.

This step is ALL about what your skin needs the most. Do you have dark spots, fine lines, or acne? There’s a serum for that. And the beauty of serums is that you can layer them on! Be sure to wait a good 10 minutes between applications for the serums to fully sink into your skin, though.

Step 9: Moisturize.

The final step of any facial is to moisturize. Moisturizer locks in those serums and gives your skin the hydration it needs to keep glowing. Take your time to really massage your moisturizer into your skin. If you’re planning to go out into the world after this, be sure to use a moisturizer with SPF!

You can make your at home facial as quick or drawn out as you want. Just be sure to enjoy the process along the way. Turn this facial into a half day at the spa in your own bathroom. Click here to learn how.

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