How to Do a Self-Facial at Home
Skincare routines are a relaxing form of self-care, but facials, in particular, are an essential part of a healthy self-care routine.
Materials
4-Step Age-Defying Clean Skincare System
- 1 bottle Step 1 - CLEAR & REFRESH Facial Cleanser
- 1 bottle Step 2 - AGE DEFYING Lift & Tight Serum
- 1 bottle Step 3 - HYDRATE & RENEW Enriched Moisturizer
- 1 bottle Step 4 - GLOW & ENHANCE Facial Boost
Additional Items/Tools
- 1 use BAMBOO & ROSE Facial Exfoliant
- 1 Konjac Facial Sponge
- 1 Clean/new makeup brush (optional)
- 1 Gua Sha Facial Tool (optional)
- 1 Clean soft washcloth
- 1 Bowl hot water
- 1 Dry towel (optional - add a drop of lavender oil for extra relaxation)
Instructions
Intro
- Dip a soft washcloth into a bowl of hot water (infused with lavender for added relaxation). Wring out and apply to face. Linger for a few moments while applying a gentle squeeze. Take slow deep breaths. Move the washcloth down the neck to the chest and apply pressure. Set washcloth aside.
Cleanse
- Apply a couple of extra pumps of the CLEAR & REFRESH Facial Cleanser to your damp face and chest in a thick layer. Treat this like a mask. Once evenly distributed, work slowly into the skin with your fingertips. Focus movements into areas with fine lines and wrinkles, clogged pores, or problem areas. Don’t forget your eye make-up! Splash warm water onto the face (to activate Aloe) and continue movements. With the Konjac sponge, work in circular motions to remove the cleanser. Rinse the sponge and repeat as needed.
Cleanse with Exfoliation
- Mix a small amount of BAMBOO & ROSE Facial Exfoliant (or your own DIY exfoliant) with 2 pumps of CLEAR & REFRESH Facial Cleanser in the palm of your hand. Apply to the face neck and chest. Moving in small circles, work exfoliant into the skin, focusing on trouble spots (hyperpigmentation, impactions, dry patches, fine links/wrinkles, etc.) With the Konjac sponge, work in circular motions to remove. Rinse the sponge and repeat as needed. Wipe your face with the washcloth to remove any excess particles.
Eye and Lip Treatment
- Apply 1 pump of AGE DEFYING Lift & Tight Serum to the back of the hand. Using a small brush (or fingertips), apply serum under the eyes and around the orbital bone on the brow line. Remember the temple area! Then apply serum around the lips in small circles. Using ring fingers and thumbs, apply soft little pinches around the eyes and lips. Finish with small little taps with the tips of your fingers.
Serum
- Apply a couple of pumps of AGE DEFYING Lift & Tight Serum to the face, neck, and chest. Use fingers to gently tap and pat the serum into the skin. Work in upward motions to fight gravity!
Moisturizer
- Mix a few pumps of HYDRATE & RENEW Enriched Moisturizer with a couple of drops of GLOW & ENHANCE Facial Boost in the palm of your hand and massage into the skin. Massage the face in slow movements with added pressure for as long as needed. Remember to take deep breaths and relax. Thank yourself!
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Notes
You can find these products in the skin care collection.
Find DIY exfoliants and more in Dr. Trevor Cates's book Clean Skin From Within.