Our life during this time in isolation brings with it many challenges, and one of those is keeping our beauty routine going whilst salons and clinics are closed. Your skin may be used to regular procedures such as facials or dermal fillers, so you will really notice the difference when those treatments are not available. However, being able to keep your face supple and glowing at home is actually very easy if you are aware of simple tips and procedures.
Keeping your face cleansed is very important and requires daily skincare methods. It’s important to also be aware that if you strip your face of dirt and makeup to often, your skin may produce excessive oil and can cause acne outbreaks.
To keep your face beautiful and nourished, we recommend the following steps:
Start by identifying your skin type, whether it is oily, dry or sensitive. Once you know this you will be able to understand the right facial routine to follow. If you happen to have ‘combination skin’ which is a combination of all the above types, then you can choose a routine that suits either of the methods.
Clean the skin.
Start by cleaning your skin with a cleanser that suits your skin type, ensuring it doesn’t make your face either extremely dry or very oily. After washing your face with the cleanser, gently press your face with a towel soaked in lukewarm water to help your pores open up and breathe ahead of the next steps. If you’re planning to wear Halloween contact lenses, it’s especially important to cleanse thoroughly to prevent any irritation. For those who enjoy using red contact lenses, a clean base will enhance their dramatic effect. Remember, whether you’re using white contact lenses or going a little extra with glow in the dark contacts, starting with a clean, fresh face is crucial for both skin health and overall comfort.
Apply honey and lemon.
Following your hot towel press, apply a raw honey and lemon mixture to your face. Start by massaging it onto your forehead and neck. This combination works great, as lemon helps to tighten your pores while honey keeps your skin supple and moisturised. Honey aids in the removal of scars, especially acne scars. Once you have completed applying the mixture onto your face, massage around your eyes in a circular motion following both clock and anti-clockwise directions, thereby giving gentle stimulation to blood circulation in your face. A regular massage in your face helps reduce puffiness and increase blood circulation, making your skin look great! It won’t be as powerful and effective as a laser treatment, but it will provide a temporary solution. Keep massaging for 2-3 minutes, after which gently wash the mixture off with lukewarm water.
Close the skin pores.
The next step is to apply ice cubes on your face right after you have washed your face with lukewarm water. Ice cubes cause the pores on your face to tighten and reduce facial puffiness. Take an ice cube and start running it over your face, around your eyes, nose, and mouth. Glide it around your forehead, and once the ice completely melts away, pat your face dry with a dry towel.
Exfoliate deeper.
You should feel refreshed now; the next step is to exfoliate your skin at a deeper level, where you can use combinations of ingredients based on your skin type. Use oatmeal and honey for normal skin, honey, water and sugar for oily skin and honey, olive oil and almond powder for dry skin. Once the mixtures are applied, proceed to steam your face, exposing your skin to mild steam from a steamer. The warm water vapours will hit your face and open your facial pores to drive the dirt away. Once you steam for 5 to 6 minutes, wipe your face dry of the sweat, water and dirt with a dry towel. For a next-level clean, you could wear a face mask that removes chemicals and pollution, keeps your skin from ageing, and nourishes it.
Face mask.
To create your own face mask, choose the combination of ingredients that matches your skin type. Honey and yoghurt mix for normal skin, and for oily skin, opt for enriched mud and honey, and for dry skin, mix banana mash and honey. Apply these face masks to your face for 20 to 30 minutes until they are semi-dry, then wash them away with cold water.
The final step is to use a toner, which allows the pores to seal and doesn’t make your skin dry out. Pick a toner that suits your skin, and provides the best result for healthy skin. Finally moisturise your face with the combination of almond oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil, and aloe vera gel to make your skin feel supple and moisturised. Now you should feel relaxed and refreshed!