New here but have a great facial tip!

[MsGlamour]

First I would like to say hello to everyone. I'm new here but I already love this place!

My tip for today is about homemade/diy facials.

So usually facials go in this order:
Cleanse
Exfoliate
Steam
Mask
Rinse

Well I added an extra step today that really made my skin glow. After rinsing off your normal mask, mix together some honey, aloe vera gel, and vitamin e oil (my savior skin care product!). Then apply to the face and steam for about 5 minutes and wipe off with a warm wet cloth. I add essential oils to my steam water for an extra boost. Now I have combo skin and this didn't leave it oily whatsoever. And this is also great for those natural product junkies such as myself. Hope you ladies try it and get the same great results I did!

 

[katiemakeup]

Good tip! Now if I only had the time...

Welcome!


I started to use diluted hydrogen peroxide as a toner, love it.

 

[Miss Brill]

If I steam I break out. :eusa_doh:

 

[gluegungeisha]

If I steam I break out. :eusa_doh:

Really?? That's horrible! I've always had good luck with it, though I usually don't bother when I'm in a rush.

 

[Miss Brill]

Really?? That's horrible! I've always had good luck with it, though I usually don't bother when I'm in a rush.

Even holding a warm washcloth in one spot will do it to me. I must be allergic to heat. lol

 

[BakingInPearls]

Great little home made mask! As for people wondering about steaming, it can dehydrate and dry out skin if used for too long. Just as a general rule 3 to 5 min. should be the max you put it on for, I like Miss Brill will break out with to much steam since I have senstized skin oh and don't forget to use a Toner before you moisturize so the product penetrates better!

 

[Rockapin-up]

thanks for the tip, i'm gonna have to try that some time. Where do you get your vitamin e oil?

 

[Fancy Mouse]

But don't forget that for some (like me), steaming can cause broken capillaries and redness! The less heat you can use to get the result, the better it is in the long run.

 

[Dracca]

Great little home made mask! As for people wondering about steaming, it can dehydrate and dry out skin if used for too long. Just as a general rule 3 to 5 min. should be the max you put it on for, I like Miss Brill will break out with to much steam since I have senstized skin oh and don't forget to use a Toner before you moisturize so the product penetrates better!

You should be able to find it in most drug stores, just ask them if you don't see it. It's in a little about 2 inch tall bottle usually.

MsGlamour, Welcome and thanks for the tip.

 

[nyx]

Even holding a warm washcloth in one spot will do it to me. I must be allergic to heat. lol

Hmm, I do too sometimes, but it's often because steaming brings all that gunk to the surface that's in your skin. Are you scrubbing afterwards? Sometimes that can irritate your skin too. I usually use a light toner after I steam to wipe away the gunk without irritating my skin.

 

[MsGlamour]

Thanks for all of your responses. Yes, too much heat isn't good. With this method I would say no more than five minutes. But I think that with the aloe and the vitamin e oil on your face, it sorta "protects" your skin. All the heat really does is allow the good stuff to sink in.

And yes, I'm so glad to be here. All of you ladies are wonderful and I'm learning alot reading all of your tips!!