Here’s how to DIY a spa facial at home:
1. Cleanse to remove makeup and dirt.
To ensure you have a blank canvas for the at-home facial, and your daily cleanser is a great place to start. If you have a cleanser that works well for you, use that. We have a few options for those who don’t have a cleanser that works well for them. Our Quench Cleanse is gentle and moisturizing for those with normal to dry skin, while Dream Clean contains soapberry to help combat acne on more oily complexions.
Whichever cleanser you choose, get started by massaging it onto damp skin in circular, upward strokes for 30 seconds. Remove it with several splashes of warm water.
2. Exfoliate to lift dead skin cells.
Exfoliation helps to remove dead skin cells to allow other products to penetrate better and reveal soft, smooth skin. There are two types of exfoliants- chemical and physical. Chemical exfoliants use (chemical) ingredients like hydroxy acids to break down the dead skin, whereas physical exfoliants use tools like jojoba beads to scrub it away. Which kind you choose is entirely dependent on your skin type!
Our Skin Polish is a physical exfoliant that’s gentle enough to use on most skin. Apply a generous amount to freshly cleansed, damp skin. Massage it in gently for about 30 seconds and, if desired, leave it on for 10-15 minutes before removing it with splashes of warm water. It’s an exfoliant/face mask hybrid, so if you’re also using it as a mask, feel free to jump ahead to Step 4!
3. Steam to open up pores.
Once you have finished using Skin Polish as an exfoliant (not a mask), you will want to steam. During a spa facial, you’ve probably noticed that the esthetician uses a facial steamer to help open your pores. If you don’t have one of those laying around, a heat-safe bowl and a towel will work perfectly for steaming your face at home.
4. Apply a mask that meets your needs.
Now that your pores are cleansed and open, a mask is able to really do its job. For those with oily or acne-prone skin, our Masque of Zen contains ingredients like tea tree oil and the mild astringent cinnamon bark extract. Apply generously to damp skin and leave on for 10-15 minutes, then remove with a warm, moist cloth and follow with several splashes of warm water.
Moisturize to seal in the goodness.
Once you’ve washed your mask off, it’s important to finish off your DIY spa facial with a moisturizer. We’ve just given our face a treat, and moisturizer helps seal in all of that hydration! Your normal moisturizer is absolutely fine, but a little extra thought into how it’s applied makes it feel like a spa-like facial.
Grab your daily moisturizer – our Skin Therapy is a good choice for those with normal to dry skin, while Cool Balm comes in a soothing gel for those who have oily or sensitive types – and apply a small amount to your fingertips. Using gentle, upward-and-outward strokes, apply the moisturizer all over your face. Add a little extra product and continue this motion for one or two minutes. Facial massages help to keep facial muscles toned and circulation moving, so it’s a beneficial way to finish up your at-home treatment.
