FOR face
It is important to start a facial skincare regime at a young age to help keep the skin smooth, soft and wrinkle free as we get older. However, many of us were unaware of the benefits a daily skincare regime, protection from the sun and regular spa or salon facials could have in our youth, but are keen to start. It is definitely better late than never to look after your skin…
There are several steps we feel important to maintaining a healthy complexion, relaxing and having that all important ‘me’ time in the luxury of your own bathroom.
HOW TO CREATE THE PERFECT AT HOME SPA FACIAL REGIME...
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RelaxLight some scented candles in your bathroom, close the door and dim the lights creating a warm, cosy spa ambience. |
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PrepareFill your basin with clean warm water in preparation for your at home spa treatment regime. |
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CleanseWhy? The first step in a facial regime is to cleanse the skin. Cleansing the skin will remove any traces of make-up, dirt and pollution your skin has acquired.
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ExfoliateWhy? Exfoliation improves the skin's appearance by removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. Removing excess dead skin cells can reveal the younger and healthier-looking skin underneath.
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MaskWhy? Masks provide deep facial cleansing, removing all impurities. They also moisturise and hydrate the skin, leaving you with a silky smooth finish.
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Step 6
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MoisturiseWhy? Moisturising keeps your skin nourished and hydrated. In addition to this moisturisers have several additional effects, including building a barrier against the loss of water through the skin, repairing scaly, damaged or dry areas, repairing, and helping to prevent the aging effects on the skin.
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Extras Why? Problem or acne skins will benefit from using an anti-bacterial gel or cream to spots or whiteheads. This will reduce inflammation and prevent bacteria from spreading, stopping spots in their tracks!
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Step 8 |
Take 10-15 minutes to sit back and relax in your at home spa, with candles lit, letting all the minerals start working and hydrating your skin and relaxing your mind! |
Spa Lifestyle Tips
Drink plenty of water each day, if you are a coffee drinker after each cup of coffee, instead of following with another, why not try a glass of water. This will help to hydrate you and flush out the caffeine that will de hydrate your skin. Cranberry juice is great for the bladder and is full of anti oxidants.
Sleep is also very important, but if you have a busy life style it’s easier said than done. So, before you get into bed try to unwind, read a book, have a nice relaxing bath with some salts, avoid any tea or coffee after 8pm, also don't put the TV on in your bed room, as it distracts you from your much need sleep… a nice quiet room will welcome sleep. Try a hot milk with a teaspoon of honey to make you sleepy, plus the honey is great for your complexion!
As its getting cooler, and the winter months are setting in, vegetables are great, how ever you wish to eat it, it will keep your energy levels up and make you feel good, as well as helping your skin to look great and healthy. The most beneficial ones are broccoli, carrots, cabbage. Fruit will also help with your complexion and energy levels, oranges provide you with vitamin c, strawberries or cranberries are anti oxidants and bananas give us much needed potassium.
Another top spa lifestyle tip is stretching! Stretch 2-4 times daily, each for 30 seconds! This gets the muscles warmed, and more flexible, plus, a good couple of stretches in the morning feels great and kick starts your body for the day!














