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How to Do a Self Facial at Home

Home facials and massages are a relaxing form of self-care, but facials, in particular, are an essential part of a healthy skin care routine.
Active Time20 minutes
Course: Face Masks
Keyword: DIY facial, self facial
Yield: 1 facial
Author: Dr. Trevor Cates

Materials

The Daily Essentials 4 Step Skin Care System

  • 1 bottle Step 1 - CLEAR: Gentle Cleanser
  • 1 bottle Step 2 - NOURISH: Antioxidant Serum
  • 1 bottle Step 3 - RENEW: Enriched Moisturizer
  • 1 bottle Step 4 - ENHANCE: Glow Boost

Additional Items/Tools

  • 1 use natural exfoliant
  • 1 container Purifying Mud Mask
  • 1 Konjac Facial Sponge
  • 1 clean/new makeup brush (optional)
  • 1 Gua Sha Facial Tool (optional)
  • 1 clean soft washcloth
  • 1 bowl hot water (optional - add a drop of lavender oil for extra relaxation)
  • 1 dry towel

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 wash cloth down the neck to the chest and apply pressure. Set washcloth aside.

Cleanse

  • Apply a couple of extra pumps of the Clear: Gentle 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 Pearl and Rose Petal Exfoliant (or your own DIY exfoliant) with 2 pumps Clear- Gentle 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.

Mask (3-5 minutes)

  • Apply a thin layer of Purifying Mud Mask to the face and chest. With Gua Sha Stone (or knuckles) massage the face along the jawline, cheekbones forehead, and chest. Remove with a cold wet washcloth.

Eye and Lip Treatment

  • Apply 1 pump of Nourish: Antioxidant 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 Nourish: Antioxidant 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 Renew: Enriched Moisturizer with a couple of drops of Enhance: Glow 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 the products used at The Spa Dr.® online store: https://thespadr.com/collections/skin-care
Find DIY exfoliants and more in Dr. Trevor Cates's book Clean Skin From Within.