The Ultimate DIY Home Facial When You're Grounded At Home

Has the CoronaVirus left you avoiding crowds and grounded at home? From not eating out to skipping their regular facial at the spa, there are plenty of ways that people are curbing all and any non-essential movement in the city. And while you can always order-in or cook your food, a facial may seem daunting to replicate.

Don’t fret! This ultimate DIY home facial is easy-peasy, and will give you a spa-like glow, all from the comfort of your own home. What’s more, the ingredients are either already with you or a simple click away.

Cleanse

We’ve often harped about how cleansing is the essential step towards better skin. To get your skin prepped for the most magical DIY facial, be sincere about a double cleanse. Cleaning twice gives your face a chance to literally start on a clean slate - sans pollutants, makeup, oil and grime. We love this Warm Vanilla Rose Vanilla Cream Cleanser by SW1, that not only smells ‘ah-mazing’ but also does the job of cleaning your skin without stripping away essential oils. Follow it up with a gentle cleanser such as Skin Laundry’s 24K Gold Cleanser. Suitable for all skin types (and we love the pump dispensing bottle), it balances the PH level of your skin so it stays soft and supple.

Scrub

Think you’ve got everything off your face? We think not! The next step is to slough away any debris and dead skin cells with an exfoliator that does not damage your skin. The Crystal Healing Oxygenating Facial Scrub doubles up as a mask and a scrub, and effectively gets rid of anything getting in the way of good skin. Micro-ionized pearls stimulate microcirculation, which in turn promote collagen synthesis and skin illumination. Double points for containing the renewal powers of champagne. Perhaps this calls for a glass of it alongside too? 

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Mask it up

While you are topping up on the bubbly, it’s time to get to our favourite part of this ultimate DIY facial! While the type of face mask you use depends on your skin type, you could also go with a generic version that promises brightening, moisturizing and lifting capabilities. And while you will achieve some of these with a regular beauty brand, there is some merit in going clinical. Products developed by doctors promise efficacy and contain ingredients in more potent percentages, aka they work. The Pearl éclat mask contains Glutathione and vitamins to deliver silky smooth, firmer and radiant skin - all with just one little tub. Simply pour mask activator from sachet into tub, mix well and leave on for 10 minutes. Peel off the firm gel sheet to reveal a new, absolutely stunning you!

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Serum

Following up with the right serum based on your skin type can work wonders for your complexion. Choose what you need depending on what your skin craves. For those looking to counter large pores, consider the Hologram Pore Minimizing Skin Primer. Containing optimal amounts of Vitamin A, C and E in their freshest and most absorbable form, this primer helps to lift, tone and seal in moisture and give a diffused soft, focus effect. 

If you are after an anti-aging formula that nourishes while regenerating the skin, Pure Gold Youth Reset Serum is literally that - pure gold! This light and non-oily serum, comes with 24K gold extracts, Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin E. Don’t forget to apply to your entire face, neck and décolleté!

Acne sufferers or those with oily skin can consider a multi-tasking product that keeps complexions nourished with the powers of retinol and AHA. This Super Helper Mattifying and Detox Serum accelerates cellular and collagen renewal while keeping skin clean and line free! 

Moisturize

It is now time to seal it all in with some next-level moisturising! Based on your skin type, you can choose to apply any type of moisturizer (add in an eye cream too!), but what really helps here is the time taken to apply it. 

When we are at a spa, the massaging in of a moisturiser is a slow and an indulgent process. Softly but gently, massage the product in with lifting strokes and take your time doing so. 

We have been using the Pink Sake Restoring Moisturizer off late and have only good things to report! Extremely light, almost feather-weight, it hosts a range of antioxidants that energize for greated radiance. Your skin will look firmer, flawless and thank you for it! 

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