This treatment takes about 45 minutes and, for best results, should be done at least once or twice a month. This one is simple, inexpensive treatment; you can be assured of healthier, glowing skin within two or three months.

Step1: Cleansing

Good cleansing removes the impurities, bacteria and dead cells that accumulate on the surface of the epidermis as well as any residue from makeup, while leaving as much of the lubricating natural oil (or sebum) as possible. A cleanser should therefore be gentle and natural. Use a non-lathering cleansing. Massage in circular movements over the face and neck. Leave on for 1-2 minutes to dissolve grime and old make-up. Then gently wipe off with cotton swabs. Rinse off with warm water. Once in a while, or on a more regular basis for those with oily skin, a clay or fruit or oat-based cleansing mask used for a deeper cleansing action.

Step 2: Herbal facial steam

One traditional and very simple way to deep clean the skin is to steam your face for a few minutes. Steaming removes dirt and pollution very efficiently from the skin, but it removes important natural oils as well. So, although the technique brings excellent results on an oily skin or anyone suffering from acne, most skin types must bear in mind that in the long term it has a drying effect.

Steaming should therefore be used very occasionally on a dry or aging skin (once in a month is the maximum) and never for more than 2-3 minutes. On an oily skin, it can be done once a week, and for 5-8 minutes. For a combination skin, 2-3 minutes once a week is recommended maximum. A normal skin will benefit from an occasional steaming (every two weeks) as long as the exposure to steam is not prolonged (5 minutes maximum). It is not recommended for extremely sensitive skins. Select a herbal facial steam that’s best for your skin type. Bring the dry herbs (lavender, chamomile, lemon grass, rosemary leaves and rose petals,orange blossom flowers, dandelion root, peppermint leaves,eucalyptus leaves, etc. Also consider strawberry, raspberry or blackberry leaves and sage leaves) to a boil in a large pot of water. Remove from heat source; steam for 5 minutes. A facial steam is the best possible way for deep pore cleansing, and each of the herbs used in rich in nutrients that nourish and tone the skin. Immediately after your facial steam, rinse your face with cold water.


Step 3: Facials

Facials are excellent for stimulating circulation to the skin. It brings fresh blood to the skin. They promote deep pore cleansing and help heal blemishes and acne. Facials also help tone and firm the skin.

They are several kinds of facials available. You can try some homemade facial masks (clay mask, honey mask, egg mask, oats mask, fruits and vegetables mask, etc) to get a beautiful skin.

Making Egg Mask

1. Get two small bowls.

2. Separate one egg into two bowls - white in one bowl, and yolk in the other.

Optional: Add a few drops of lemon juice if you have oily skin. It will help eliminate oil.

3. Wipe your face with warm cloth to open your pores.

4. Beat until frothy and spread the egg white around your face in circular upward motions while avoiding the eyes.

5. Wait 15-30 minutes. You want it to 'harden' on your face.

6. Wipe the egg white off of your face with a warm, damp cloth.

7. Beat and spread yolk around face in the same manner as the egg white.

8. Wait 15-30 minutes.
9. Wash the egg yolk off with cold water to close your pores and pat dry.

Papaya face mask
Mash raw papaya and smooth over the face and throat. Leave for 15 minutes. Wash off with warm water and then splash face with cool water.

Step 4: Tonic astringents

When the facial is completely dry, rinse off with warm water. Be gentle to your skin while rinsing of the facial material. Use soft, circular motions. Massage your skin; do not scrub it. Immediately after rinsing the facial, apply an astringent preparation to tone and close the pores.
Apply astringents like the aloe or lemon juice. Spray or pour the aloe juice onto an applicator, like cotton. Liberally distribute the aloe juice onto your face.



Step 5: Moisturizer

Dot the skin with moisturizer and gently massage it in smooth circular movements. Try to do this slowly as it allows you to massage the skin and relax yourself. Apply vitamin E oil or, a small amount of eye cream around the eyes and gently pat it in with your finger. The tapping action helps relieve puffy eyelids and also stimulates the acupressure points around the eyes.

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Beautiful tips Op, I do d egg facials, but I use only the white, will try using the yolk next time, thanks for the info.

Nice one I have been looking for natural toner idea but won't the aloe and lemon be sticky after because I use these to remove dark spots at night and it is sticky do you dilute it?

@ biafranqueen, yes you can dilute.