DIY facial

frivolous_fay
frivolous_fay Posts: 13,302 Forumite
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edited 29 June 2009 at 7:33PM in Health & beauty MoneySaving
Hi all,

My skin's getting bad in the heat (big pores, whiteheads, generally ick) and I found myself considering spending £50-60 on a deep cleansing facial the other day :eek:

Then I remembered the last one I had a facial I was really disappointed and I had sworn to just do it myself next time!!

So I'm looking for any tips, routines, techniques.... anything appreciated :)
My TV is broken! :cry:
Edit: refunded £515 for TV 1.5 years out of warranty - thank you Sale of Goods Act! :j

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  • sara2323
    sara2323 Posts: 479 Forumite
    edited 29 June 2009 at 11:10PM
    Have you tried your local beauty colleges? I normally go there for facials, they cost around £8 for the basic which includes cleansing, exfoliation, steaming, blackhead removal and mask. They do take a while though and you can choose the level i.e. trainee or almost qualified.

    If you don't have any beauty colleges nearby you could try exfoliation, then steam for around 10 mins and a mask. I've found the clay mask by simple really good and also easy to use .

    I'm also looking for tips so if any one else can contribute...
  • vegankris
    vegankris Posts: 585 Forumite
    I've not actually done this in ages, but i find using a Montagne Jeunesse sauna mask(it heats up by itself!) followed by a nose pore strip is a great way to get rid of blackheads from my nose! :)
    Owing to financial constraints, the light at the end of the tunnel has been switched off until further notice. :(

    Illegitimi Non Carborundum!!!:cool:
  • freyasmum
    freyasmum Posts: 20,597 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    Routine is:

    Cleanse x 2 - First cleanse to remove make-up/surface debris, second to clean the skin
    Exfoliate - If you have sensitive skin or very greasy, use a gentle, chemical exfoliant. Otherwise you can use whichever you prefer, be it chemical or manual. If you're using a chemical exfoliant, they're usually left of for around 10 minutes, manual is removed straight away.
    Massage - This is what makes you look very refreshed and really gets your blood going properly. It also helps to gentle slough off the last of the dead skin cells. This is generally performed for around 20 minutes. Lots of sweeping, drainage movements, and never drag the skin downwards - only upwards.
    Mask - Something to suit your skin type, generally left on for 8-10 minutes.
    Moisturise.

    If you want, you can also steam your face, either before or after the massage.

    HTHs :)
  • frivolous_fay
    frivolous_fay Posts: 13,302 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    I've been getting tiresome spots on either side of my chin and along my jaw - deep, not painful, but unsightly, pustules (bleh)

    Any suggestions for focussing on this area? Will exfoliating do it or do I need to draw them out? Is it because I lean my chin on my hands?
    My TV is broken! :cry:
    Edit: refunded £515 for TV 1.5 years out of warranty - thank you Sale of Goods Act! :j
  • Alia_Idaho
    Alia_Idaho Posts: 11 Forumite
    Look for the kind of clay mask that has cooling effects (with mint essence i think) not only will it literally cool you off, but also constrict the blood vessels. or try rubbing your face with ice cubes at night to lessen the redness.
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