Can't get to the beauty parlour? Treat yourself to an easy home facial instead

It’s pretty easy to make homemade skincare products with natural ingredients, like honey. Photo: 123rf.com

Minimalist looks are in and heavy makeup is out, but do you know what else is gaining traction in these post-Covid times? Clean beauty.

With people spending more time at home and the reality of luxurious facials in a soothing-scented, candle-filled spa remaining a distant fantasy, skincare routines that you can do at home seem the next best thing.

While we’re staying safe at home for the foreseeable future, there are simple DIY home facials you can try out.

Cleanse

Some of us may still put on makeup for video calls, or just for fun of it, so start by removing all traces of the products on your face by doing a double cleanse.

Start with an oil-based cleanser to completely strip your face bare of makeup, then rinse your face with a warm cloth. Next, choose a foam or cream-based cleanser to wash your face and rinse with water.

Aloe vera is great for soothing the skin. Photo: Filepic

You can also try washing your face with raw honey, which has healing and regenerative powers. Gently rub it into your skin in circular motions and wipe it off with a warm cloth.

Exfoliate

Use a light scrub to remove those dead skin cells, gently applying it to the cheeks, forehead, nose and chin, in upward, circular motions.

If you have sensitive or dry skin, avoid exfoliators that contain glycolic and salicylic acids, and for oily and combination skin types, try and look for those that contain benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid.

Try making an exfoliator out of sugar and natural oil, by mixing a tablespoon or sugar with one tablespoon of either jojoba, almond oil or coconut oil.

After mixing them together rub the mixture into your skin and wipe it away with a cloth.

Mask

Different masks serve different purposes, and it’s best to choose one according to your skin’s needs.

Pharmacies and various skincare brands offer numerous types of masks, but you can always try making one straight out of your kitchen.

Clay and oatmeal are a popular combo for a mask that soothes and cleanses. Use a grinder or food processor to blend a few pinches of oatmeal, before adding a few drops of water. Then, add half a tablespoon of clay to the mixture, and rub it onto your face. Let it sit for 10 minutes and wipe it off with a cloth or use a cleanser to remove it.

Another DIY mask you can try is yoghurt, which is said to cleanse your skin and tighten pores.

Make a small amount of juice from 1/4 slice of orange and some of its pulp, a teaspoon of aloe, and mix it with one teaspoon of plain yoghurt.

Moisturise

Boost your blood circulation by gently massaging your favourite moisturiser onto your face, whether it’s with your fingers or a roller. Go easy around the eye area, as the skin here is more sensitive. You don’t need very much at all, a pea sized amount of cream or gel moisturiser will go a long way.

Natural moisturisers that you can try out include jojoba oil, shea butter, and coconut oil. If you have a sunburn from sunbathing in your garden, porch or balcony, aloe vera is great to soothe redness while also moisturising your skin. – dpa

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