D.I.Y Facial ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

The DIY Facial ♥

To keep your skin looking good try this “DIY” facial. Your skin will thank you for it. It will give you a sense of well being and relaxation. For best results a facial should be done once a week however, oilier skins may benefit from doing the facial twice a week. The most important rule is not to go over-board. Anymore than twice a week can cause your skin to become oilier.
The Basic Facial

Cleanse your skin with your usual cleanser applying it in circular motions from your neck upwards. Then either tissue or wash off depending on your skin type.
Best done if your are taking a bath, that way the steam will open up your pores making it more receptive to the mask treatment. If not fill a bowl with hot water (not boiling). Add a couple of blended lavender/eucalyptus essential oil (whichever one suits your mood or skin) – alternatively try adding a chamomile tea bag. Place your head above the bowl of water with a tea towel over your head, and then breathe deeply for a few minutes.
The next step is to exfoliate your skin. Gently massage the exfoliater into your face in circular movements. Either tissue or wash off the exfoliater.

Now the for the Mask. Make sure that your skin is dry if you are using a clay-based mask otherwise it will not dry. Leave on for 5-10 minutes – pop a couple of slices of cucumber or cold tea bags over your eyes while you are waiting for the mask to work. Then wash off the mask.
Now massage your skin with either your moisturizer. Simply get some wheat germ, grape or any other carrier oil, blend in a couple of essential oils to suit your skin type (Lavender is always good, Tea Tree for oily skin or Neroli for sensitive skin). Make sure you only put a couple of drops of essential oil in. Then shake the bottle. Apply a small amount to the palms of your hands then rub together to warm the product. In sweeping motions apply the product from the neck up, then massage in with small circular movements.
Finally apply an eye cream. Dab this on with your ring finger. Make sure you do not apply any pressure or drag the skin around your eye.

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DIY Summer Manicure: Skip the salon and go natural–make your nails look beautiful with these non-toxic tips.

• Remove old polish with acetone-free remover that contains protein to strengthen nails and lanolin to moisturize.

• Wash and dry hands thoroughly.

• Scrub dirty nails with a soft-bristled toothbrush and a paste made of 1 tablespoon baking soda and a few drops of water.

• Shape with a file.

• Brush cuticles with vitamin-E-rich oil, which helps heal and condition, and let sit for two minutes. With your finger, gently rub in oil, pushing cuticles back and exfoliating dead skin. Wash hands.

• Battle winter dryness by massaging 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil into hands. Dab off the excess with a clean towel.

• Gently buff nails with a three-sided buffer. To avoid stripping away too many layers, use the gray side once a month, the pink side once a week and the white side as needed to add shine.

• If desired, apply a translucent polish that doesn’t contain toxins.

ENJOY

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