Pamper yourself on Eid with a homemade facial

Are you swamped with work and don’t have the time to hit the spa? Well, don’t worry. You’re not the only one.

Are you swamped with work and don’t have the time to hit the spa before Eid? Well, don’t worry. You’re not the only one.

If deadlines have taken over your salon appointment of the week, a home facial is just what you need. It’ll take only up only about an hour of your time and save you some big bucks as well. Not to mention, you’ll be fresh and glowing for your next Eid gathering!

As compiled from Pinkvilla, here are six easy steps to help you achieve the best facial right in your room.

Cleanse



Start by removing all the leftover makeup from your face. This is super important as it will rid your face off all impurities and natural oils that are clogging your pores. After this, you’ll have a clean slate to perform the other steps on.

Exfoliate



Again, this step is one of the most important ones when it comes to skin health. Exfoliation is the process whereby you remove all the dead skin cells that tend to clog pores, causing acne. It also helps in removing all the excess dirt within your skin, revealing all the healthy, clean layers underneath. Pro tip: Don’t press the exfoliating beads into your skin. Just a gentle amount of pressure should do the trick.

Steam



This may is difficult to do at home and so, it’s okay if you want to skip it. But do bear in mind that steaming is essential for skin health as it opens up the pores and softens it. It also gives a healthy glow to by increasing the circulation of blood. So boil some water in a large saucepan, grab a towel and get steamy!

Face masks



Once you’ve cleaned, exfoliated and opened up the pores, it is time to give your skin the TLC it deserves. By this time, it is ready to absorb some good nutrition and facemasks provide just that. The best thing about tem is that can be customised according to your skin type.

Tone



Now that your skin has soaked up all the nutrition it had been lacking, it is time to close those pores you so eagerly opened in step three. And yes, this is important! It helps curtail acne and reduces the appearance of pores on your face. The right toner also helps hydrate the skin and combats pigmentation, thereby boosting your complexion.

Moisturise



Last but not the least, your recently nourished skin will need all the hydration it can get after everything you have just put it through. Invest in a light but effective moisturiser that works well in the hot and humid Pakistani weather and massage it in with soft but strong round motions. This will boost skin elasticity and prevent it from sagging.

It certainly take a few attempts to perfect this kind of ritual at home. But trust us, once you figure out what works best for your skin, you’ll never want to hit the salon again.