DIY Home Facials

Skin is an important asset for a woman, so having it look fabulous all the time can sometimes be time consuming and make a hole in your pockets. Splurging yourself on facials can be a once in a blue moon leisure. However, I have a few DIY facials you can find in your fridge, pantry or local supermarket, and without spending a fortune and still feel amazing all in the comfort of your own home.

Exfoliate: 1 tsp honey and 1 tsp olive oil. Separately  prepare some oats, using less water then called for, place bowl of oats in microwave for 1 to 2 minutes so it forms a thick paste. Next, add the honey and olive oil mixture to the cooked oats. Apply as a scrub, gently rubbing it in small circles over your skin, avoiding the eye area. Rinse off with warm water and pat dry and then moisturize. This mask can be done more then once a week as it won't dry out your skin. The oats act as a scrub exfoliating the skin, while the honey and olive oil give moisture back to your skin.


Cleanse: 1 tbsp plain Greek Yoghurt with 2 tsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp lemon oil (not to be confused with lemon juice; lemon oil is an essential oil that can be found in health food stores). The mixture should have a runny consistency but not easily poured out. Massage it over the skin, then immediately wipe it off with a warm washcloth. This facial can tend to be very sticky so it's wise to take it off in the shower and use a face washer to clean it off. You can do this cleanse once a day if you have acne prone skin just remember to clean it off otherwise the oil will build up and cause you more bad then good.

For Oil and Blemish Prone Skin

Lift & Tighten: Combine 2 tbsp Plain yoghurt with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and apply to your cleansed face and neck. Let it dry for 20 to 30 minutes. You'll feel the mask tighten on your face and neck, which creates a lifting and firming effect. Leave it on longer, up to an hour, for even more face-lifting effects. Once done, rinse in warm water followed by a cool rinse then moisturize. This mask can be done 2 or 3 times a week or whenever suits your busy schedule. It will help to reduce age-spots, acne scars and even helps keep blemishes and acne in check, it can also help with uneven skin tone.

Blackheads: Combine 2 tbsp of bi-carb soda with 1 tbsp of water (or lemon juice) mix until it forms a thick paste. Then apply to your cleansed face, to the 'T' area of your face. Leave on for 30 seconds then remove with a warm washer. Cleanse again to wash away any bacteria or left over bi-carb soda, then moisturize. I recommend only doing this one once a week if your skin is really bad. Doing this one too many times can dry out your skin and cause even bigger blackheads. However, if this works for you, your skin will feel soft and your blackheads should disappear.

For Dry Skin

Soothe: combine 2 tbsp honey with 1 tbsp of lemon juice. Apply to your clean face and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water then a rush of cool water. This facial can be done three times a week. It will heel, moisturize and balance the pH of the skin.

For the Eyes

Tone: this eye treatment helps to de-puff, relax, refresh and energize your skin. It's much more cooling then the traditional cucumber slices. Once you have cleansed your skin, brew a cup of chamomile or green tea and allow it to cool. Then soak two clean, round makeup sponges in the tea and squeeze out and excess liquid. Place on each of your eyes for 15 minutes. Do this daily, its recommend you do this in the morning, you are going to see much more of a difference. Use an alcohol free toner on your skin to cleanse and tighten the pores. 

There are different facials for different skin types and not all will work on everyone's skin, but I recommend trying different ones until you find the one that works for you. Remember it is always important to moisturize face and neck. Try these amazing facials and let me know which one you really love.