Mini facial treatments can be done while washing the dishes, reading your favorite book or standing in the shower. The benefits of weekly mini facials are long lasting--they can make you look younger and provide a bit of luxury.
Foods and Facials
Skin care is serious business, but before you spend a fortune on products at the mall, check your refrigerator, cabinets and counters! Homemade facials are good because they are fresh and should be free of chemical additives.Your skin has been exposed to toxins, so your facial should not contain more of them. For instance use growth-hormone-free milk and finely ground whole raw oats for your mask Before you begin, determine your basic skin care needs. If your skin is dry, use avocado, which contains the oil vitamin E and the antioxidant vitamin C. Likewise, skin that is oily and acne-prone should be treated gently but deeply with a clay/oatmeal facial. Clay absorbs oil and helps to unclog pores, while oats are soothing to irritated skin tissue. If you have allergies and sensitivities to certain foods, avoid using those products on your face.
Fruits and Grains
Consume fresh fruit and grains daily as they are nutritious sources of water, fiber, electrolytes,vitamins and minerals. They are also good to use for facial treatments. Select ripe fruit and plan to use it the same day, as it is perishable. Avocado oil is widely used in commercial skin preparations because of its high-grade emollients derived from fatty acids, plus multiple vitamins and minerals, according to Avocado Oil. For a rich moisturizing mini facial, cut the fruit lengthwise in half, remove the pit and scoop out the soft green flesh. Mash flesh thoroughly with a spoon and spread evenly over your face and neck. For an extra soothing effect, add finely ground oatmeal and a touch of honey to the avocado mash. Oatmeal has been used for many years to treat skin eruptions from chicken pox to poison ivy, according to Oatmeal.
Clay
Clay and mud are used in skin care products for deep cleaning, detoxification and oil absorption. Find clay and fuller's mud in powder form at health food stores to make your own preparations. Add ingredients like honey, oats, aloe vera, olive oil and bananas to your clay mask. These products enhance your facial by soothing, moisturizing and nourishing your skin.
Specialty stores and department store cosmetics counters carry a variety of products that contain these ingredients. Select a product that lists the most natural ingredients at the beginning, such as distilled water, vitamin E and almond oil; the additives are toward the end of the list. Additives are put into products for longer shelf life and have nothing to do with the quality of the facial.
Leave your mask on for 20 to 30 minutes, rinse well with tepid water and follow with a toner such as rosewater or witch hazel. Do a facial is regimen once weekly, and watch your skin improve over time.
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