7 Steps For the Best at Home Facial
Do you want spa-like results for your facial, but at home? Were you given all these products to try, but don’t know where to start? I notice that a lot with people who are getting into skincare for the first time, or are looking to expand their knowledge. I gave my mother-in-law a bunch of stuff to try and then had to write down the order to use them in. So instead of writing down all the steps over and over again, you have all you need right here, at your fingertips!
Step 1 - Cleanse
Good way to start all at-home facials! You want to cleanse off all the dirt, debris, and makeup from the day (or night!) before starting in with anything else. This helps prep the skin for the rest of the products to do their job better!
Step 2 - Exfoliate
Now that the surface is cleaned off, you’ll want to take off the top layer of dead skin cells to so the next products don’t have to fight through that tough layer of skin to penetrate deeper. Don’t over exfoliate, though! If you’re just starting out with getting into skincare, you want to start with exfoliating once a week. After a while, you can move up to twice a week, but exfoliating is not an every day activity. We will go over the different types of exfoliation and the importance of it at another time.
Step 3 - Add-ons
If you have a jade roller, or gua sha at home, now’s the time to use them! Massaging the skin helps prep the skin for the masque to sink in. Jade rollers can help with puffiness and gua sha can help with firming and toning the skin. Both can also help move lymph so your immune system can stay strong.
Step 4 - Masque
Now that the skin is prepped and cleared, now it’s time to masque! Leave the masque on 5-7 minutes. I use mine in the shower and then rinse off when I’m ready to get out! There are many different types of masques that can target different things, such as purifying, texture, and hydration. If you’re unsure of what type of masque would be best for you, be sure to ask your esthetician!
Step 5 - Eye Cream
When using eye creams, it’s important to not use them too close to the eyes. The skin around the eyes is fairly thin and it can penetrate a bit too deep into the skin. A good rule of thumb is to only use eye creams where you feel bone.
Step 6 - Serum
Now’s the time for the products to seep into the skin to continue doing their work. While the other products are removed after use, serums stay on the skin. To me, serums are the heavy lifters of what you’re looking to accomplish. Once again, there are many different types, so be sure to ask your esthetician which one is right for you!
Step 7 - Moisturize
Last, but not least, end your facial with a good moisturizer. When doing an at-home facial in the morning, be sure to add SPF, or use a moisturizer that already has some in it, to protect your skin from damaging UV rays. When doing an at-home facial before bed, you can use a moisturizer that is a little heavier. Remember, when you sleep, your body is busy regenerating, so the products you use during the day, may be different than the products you use at night.
Although all facials follow all of these steps, you don’t have to do every step every time you cleanse and moisturize. It’s important to remember this is the order these steps go in, but some (like exfoliating) can be skipped if your skin is not ready yet. If you need a little help deciding which products to use, book your next facial at Jefferson City’s own Respiro Spa and we can come up with a plan together!
