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Sweating it out at the gym is great for the body, but tough on the skin. A home facial will smooth and deep clean your complexion, improving its clarity and texture. Any time the skin is warm and wet from steam, it’s receptive to moisture. One caveat: Leave extractions to the pros.
1) Pull hair away from your face. Wash with your usual cleanser to remove dirt, oil, and makeup, rinsing the skin with at least ten splashes of water and patting it dry. Drop four chamomile tea bags into a large saucepan of water over high heat. While waiting for it to come to a boil, apply an exfoliating scrub. Do not rinse.
2) When the water begins boiling, turn off the heat. Hold your face at least a foot above it with your eyes closed, and create a tent over your head with a towel to capture the steam. After three to five minutes in this position, rinse off the exfoliant with warm (not hot) water and gently blot the skin dry with a towel. Apply a face mask that suits your complexion: clay for oily skin; a creamy one with honey, aloe, or arnica extract for dry or sensitive skin; or, for combination skin, a combination of the two (clay on the T-zone and the hydrating mask everywhere else).
3) Relax until the mask is ready to be removed (check the label for recommended time), then rinse it off thoroughly and blot with a towel. While skin is still damp, rub on a thin layer of your everyday moisturizer—oil-free for oily skin or a cream containing hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or panthenol for dry skin. If possible, wait six to eight hours before applying makeup.
source: allure.com
1) Pull hair away from your face. Wash with your usual cleanser to remove dirt, oil, and makeup, rinsing the skin with at least ten splashes of water and patting it dry. Drop four chamomile tea bags into a large saucepan of water over high heat. While waiting for it to come to a boil, apply an exfoliating scrub. Do not rinse.
2) When the water begins boiling, turn off the heat. Hold your face at least a foot above it with your eyes closed, and create a tent over your head with a towel to capture the steam. After three to five minutes in this position, rinse off the exfoliant with warm (not hot) water and gently blot the skin dry with a towel. Apply a face mask that suits your complexion: clay for oily skin; a creamy one with honey, aloe, or arnica extract for dry or sensitive skin; or, for combination skin, a combination of the two (clay on the T-zone and the hydrating mask everywhere else).
3) Relax until the mask is ready to be removed (check the label for recommended time), then rinse it off thoroughly and blot with a towel. While skin is still damp, rub on a thin layer of your everyday moisturizer—oil-free for oily skin or a cream containing hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or panthenol for dry skin. If possible, wait six to eight hours before applying makeup.
source: allure.com
