Tips For Pampering Your Skin

Who has the extra money for a facial these days? Most of us are just trying to pay the grocery bill.

It doesn’t change the fact that our still needs that bit of pampering. And if money and time for the spa are short, the good news is you can give yourself a satisfying facial with stuff right from the pantry!

All facials, regardless of where they happen, traditionally have the same components: cleansing, exfoliating, toning, steaming, stimulating mask and soothing massage.

Set the mood first, just like in the spa. Light your favorite Sacred Glo candles – try Sacred Clarity’s poetic lavender notes – and bask in that wonderful aromatherapy.

For a soothing cleanse to gently remove dirt and oil and flush out pores, mix a few tablespoons of warm milk and olive oil. Work it between your palms, then gently massage unto your skin. Flush copiously with warm water, always in an upward motion.

Oatmeal and sweet almond oil together make a fantastic exfoliant for dead skin cells. Try mixing about ½ cup of oatmeal to 3 tablespoons of almond oil. Add a dash of sea salt and ¼ teaspoon fresh mint, and mix with enough warm water to form a thick paste.  Use this on damp skin, always rub in a circular motion, and avoid your eye area. Rinse thoroughly.

Nature offers the perfect skin toner in witch hazel, especially when mixed with orange-blossom water. Sweep across your face with cotton make-up pads, using a fresh pad each time until there are no impurities left on the pad.

Old-fashioned at home steaming works just as well as the expensive machines. Needed? Just a soup pot, distilled water and your favorite herbs wrapped in cheesecloth. Try chamomile, lavender and eucalyptus. Boil, remove from heat, and tent a clean towel over your head to catch the steam. Be careful not to get too close!

Hydrate your skin with an egg yolk/honey mask. One egg yolk to one tablespoon of honey, and add in a few drops of safflower or sesame oil. Let dry, rinse with warm water.

(Psst! Don’t forget the rest of you! Blow out the flame on your Sacred Glo lotion candles and rub that luxurious body butter all over! Relax and enjoy the new you!)

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