Let’s face it, we all need a min-facial. Many of us are on week three of this quarantine and are going a little stir crazy! I have been trying to stay busy and productive throughout the day to keep some sort of normalcy when all of a sudden it hit me: what if I take this time to show myself some love? What if I allow myself to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with myself? My favorite act of self-care/self-love is at home mini-facials, whether I’m giving or receiving them. I love everything about it from the essential oils, steam, massage, etc.

Afterward, I feel rejuvenated inside and out and like my skin has a slim chance of looking like Jennifer Lopez’s in the future. Being that we are in the house until further notice, what a better time than now to either give yourself your first facial or try a new mask you’ve been keeping for a special occasion.

I’ve put together an easy to follow step by step breakdown of how to give yourself, or a loved one, an at-home mini facial. I hope you enjoy!

Before we start, you will need the following items:

1. Clean/sanitized sink area

2. Washcloth

3. Hand towel

4. Products

5. Calm and relaxed energy

Step 1:
Before you touch your face, make sure to wash your hands for at LEAST 20 seconds under warm water. Then you will apply a pea-size shape of pre- cleanser onto your fingers. If you don’t have a pre-cleanser or makeup remover, you can cleanse twice. Massage this all over your face in a circular motion and rinse with warm water. Do not dry face.

Step 2:
Take a pea-size shape of cleanser into palms. Rub together to lather. Massage the cleanser in circular motions all over your face.
TIP: You want to be moving your fingers in upward and outward movements on the face to promote tighter, younger-looking skin. Gently rinse the cleanser off with a washcloth. You will need to repeat a few times to get all the product off your face.

Step 3:
Mask time! Choosing the right mask for your skin requires the knowledge of a trained esthetician, however, keep it basic when at home. Either try a hydrating mask (shown in picture), clay mask, or fruit enzyme mask. It can be applied with a brush or fingers. Or you can use a sheet mask. Follow directions on the back, including time on the face.

Step 4:
Lightly spray toner all over freshly cleansed face.

Optional:
If you do not have toner, it’s okay to skip this step. However, toners help in removing any products left on the skin and help balance the skin’s PH.

Step 5:
Apply moisturizer. Again, only a pea-size shape for your entire face. Massage into your skin in an upward and outward motion.

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