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Wed Mar 07, 2007 7:51 am  |
I am tired of spending a ton of money on everything  ...I work 3 jobs and am getting tapped out. Can anyone recommend a really good do it yourself facial that will give results you get fro going to a spa? I need to save money.Thanks |
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Wed Mar 07, 2007 10:44 am |
| There are many DIY masks in the DIY section. |
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Simple but No Simplier...Approaching late 20s, Normal/Combination Skin, Rarely Breakout now but have some old acne marks, sunspots, & broken caps |
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Wed Mar 07, 2007 11:49 am |
You will also have to invest in a pore-cleaning tool, and do it gently, of course. Extraction, in my opinion, is the main reason to have someone else do a facial. Anyone can do most of the other parts of the facial easily themselves.
One strategy is to cut down on one's facials at salons, but when there, direct the person to the parts of the face you can't easlity see or access yourself when you do your own (jawline, botton of chin, sides of nose...?). |
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stich
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Joined: 17 Mar 2007
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:04 am |
I do my own facials. I have the facial steamer but I do not have the extraction tool. I know you can purchase it online.
You should also invest in good quality products. All you have to do is follow these four steps:
1. Cleanse
2. Exfoliate
3. Mask
4. Moisterize
You can steam your face after the cleansing of the skin.
When I do get facials, the esthetician always comlpiment me on my skin. Since I do them myslef I do not need to go the spa often. Make sure you exfoliate at least once a week. |
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Tue Apr 24, 2007 12:28 pm |
you could steam your face over hot water in a pan.
Yoghurt & fruit mash (I have used banana and strawberry depending on the season) is great for the skin and to remove blackheads.
Egg white is also very good for the skin - I scrap the two ends when I break an egg to make an omelette. That's enough to cover the face.
Honey is a fantastic moisturiser. Though, please check if you are allergic or not to honey.
Rosewater (store it in the fridge) is a very good skin toner - the best I have tried.
Hope this helps. |
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Tue Apr 24, 2007 8:41 pm |
| Which kind of extraction tool do you recommend? i've seen some that will suck out the blackheads without pressing anything.. any comment on that? |
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Tue Apr 24, 2007 9:52 pm |
| I also looking for some good home facial recipe with great results...pls help!! |
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how you spend your day is eventually how you spend your life |
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Wed Apr 25, 2007 10:41 am |
Yoghurt,banana and honey is great for skin. Yoghurt is great for sun-burn too.
if you clean your skin regularly, I do not need to extract the black heads specifically (maybe I am doing it all wrong!).
I do use decleor products which exfoliates etc. |
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Sun Apr 29, 2007 9:44 pm |
There are some great suggestions here!
Just to add to the suggestion of steaming your face over a bowl of hot water...I love doing this (and should do it more often!), and I always ADD A FEW DROPS OF ESSENTIAL OIL to the water. You can be practical and add lavender for any skin condition, or cedar, tea tree or eucalyptus for congested skin.
If you steam before bed you could use something exotic (and benificial to skin) like neroli, rose or jasmine. A facial should also be relaxing, and a tonic to the spirit...that's part of the fun!
I also use Rosewater as a toner (or body spritz), but I like orange blossom water even better!!! Sometimes I blend the two together when I can't decide. These waters are readily available at Middle Eastern / Mediterranean stores, and have virtually NO additives!!!  |
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Sun Apr 29, 2007 10:09 pm |
My DIY Facial routine changes but tonight:
-- Cleanse with Cetaphil/OCM
-- Steam with wet washcloth that's been microwaved for 1 minute, with a squirt of rosewater on it. Very steamy and lovely, just be careful with it!
-- Exfoliate with EpiDermXII
-- Mask with QHMJM
-- Tone with AppleCider Vinegar
-- Moisturize with.. whatever I feel it needs at that point. Maybe jojoba/macadamia nut oil, maybe even Vaseline, or Burt's Bees diaper lotion actually smells great!
I'm working on improving skin color and evenness, and I would say that EpiDermXII makes a huge difference. |
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Sat May 05, 2007 6:05 pm |
| use cotton pad to soak with milk and apply on entire face. Afterwards, you will find your complexion more even and soft. |
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Sun May 13, 2007 10:36 pm |
| I've found the aspirin mask, OCM and apple cider vinegar toner have given the best results and are really cheap! |
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Thu May 17, 2007 2:16 am |
My routine is:
1. Remove makeup/ cleanse
2. Exfoliate
3. Steam my face with hot water for 60 sec.
4. Deep clean mask
5. Massage
6. Serum
7. Hydrating mask/ whitening mask
8. Rich moisturizer |
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Fri Jun 08, 2007 10:04 am |
thank you
| Vidisha Lala wrote: |
Yoghurt,banana and honey is great for skin. Yoghurt is great for sun-burn too.
if you clean your skin regularly, I do not need to extract the black heads specifically (maybe I am doing it all wrong!).
I do use decleor products which exfoliates etc. |
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Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:51 am |
The most natural face masque you can use is using egg whites. Beat it and put on your face for half hour. Do this when you eat an egg  This is the best without spending a lot of money on your face and it works!!!
quote="lucyluc"]I am tired of spending a ton of money on everything ...I work 3 jobs and am getting tapped out. Can anyone recommend a really good do it yourself facial that will give results you get fro going to a spa? I need to save money.Thanks[/quote] |
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Mon Jun 11, 2007 9:55 am |
I know how busy you are, but you have to think about yourself sometimes. Please take some time for yourself, pamper yourself without spending an arm and a leg.... If you work 3 jobs, you will be burn-out! This is not good. Even the most expensive facial masque or moisturizers won't be of a help! If we get stressed, it shows in our face and body and how we feel!
So slow down
quote="jade-1234"]The most natural face masque you can use is using egg whites. Beat it and put on your face for half hour. Do this when you eat an egg This is the best without spending a lot of money on your face and it works!!!
quote="lucyluc"]I am tired of spending a ton of money on everything ...I work 3 jobs and am getting tapped out. Can anyone recommend a really good do it yourself facial that will give results you get fro going to a spa? I need to save money.Thanks[/quote][/quote] |
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Sun May 24, 2009 6:55 am |
This is my weekly facial routine:
Cleanse face with OCM (castor + EVOO)
Steam with Tea Tree Oil
Apply aspirin mask - Or any other mask I feel I need
Tone with mixture of orange flower blossom / Apple Cider Vinegar
Moisturize with either jojoba, vaseline, what ever.. Im new to DIY, so Im sure my routine will be changing! |
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