A facial is a procedure involving a variety of skin treatments, including: steam, exfoliation, extraction, creams, lotions, masks, peels, and massage. Normally performed in a beauty salon but it is also a common spa treatment.
Facials are generally categorized, for example:
· European Facial
· Mini-Facial
· LED Light Therapy Facial
Tools used in facial treatments
· facial bed (plinth) or chair
· make up tray
· clean sheet or other covering
· cotton (roll)
· cotton pads
· cotton swabs and pledgets
· gauze
· plastic bobby pins/safety pins
· sponges
· tissues
· Facial Massager
· antiseptic lotion
· astringent
· cleansers and make-up removers
· hand sanitizers
· massage cream or lubricating oil
· facial masks
· moisturizers
· sun protection products
· tonic lotions
· skin exfoliators/peels
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Skin care tips
· A facemask of egg white and honey gently removes the tan from your face.
· Mix oats with honey, yogurt and ground almonds. Apply this in your face, leave it for five minutes and wash with lukewarm water.
· Cucumber is a natural cleanser. Mix cucumber juice with milk and use it instead of a cleanser.
· For oily skin, apply a mixture of grapes, lemon and egg white. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water. While lemon acts as a natural cleanser, grapes will soften your skin and egg whites will tighten it. Don’t be alarmed if your skin tingles.
· Cut the lemon and rub the wedge all over your face. Leave it for about 20 minutes, then rinse off with cold water. This will refresh your face. Avoid doing this if you have dry skin.
· Mix honey, lemon and vegetable oil .This mixture is a good moisturiser for dry skin. Apply this mask for 10 minutes.
· Apply the mixture of honey and milk on the face . This will make your skin glow.
· Prepare a mask by mixing a slice of pumpkin with egg yolk and milk. Let this mask set on your face for 30 minutes for a glowing skin.
· Mix half-a-cup honey to your bath water for soft and smooth skin.
· For a soothing body pack, prepare a paste of mint leaves and almonds. Mix it with warm water and apply all over your body. Leave it till it dries and rinse with warm water.
· Buttermilk dabbed on skin for 15 minutes will soak up oil from your skin without drying it.
· Carrot juice applied daily fades blemishes.
· For dark underarms and neck apply lemon juice mixed with cucumber juice and a pinch of turmeric daily. Leave this on for 20 minutes.
· For removing facial hair.. Apply a sticky paste of egg white blended with sugar and corn flour. When it dries, gently peel it off. Repeat this three to four times a week.
· Thin apple slices rubbed onto oily skin will help in controlling oily shine.
· For supple skin, apply a ripe smashed banana on your face for 20 minutes daily.
· Cauliflower juice applied on warts regularly will make them fall.
· For a fair skin, try this natural bleach. Mix orange peels (sun dried and powdered) with milk. Apply this paste for 25 minutes and wash off.
· Mix half teaspoon dried curry leaf powder with multani mitti (fullers earth) and apply on the face. Wash it after it gets dry.
· Apply the mixture of tomato juice and honey on the face and neck , wash it after 15 minutes.
· Apply the mixture of carrot juice and basin. Leave it till it dries and wash the face.
· Add two teaspoon of tomato juice with 4 teaspoon of curd and apply on the face.
· Add a pinch of yeast with 2 teaspoon of cabbage juice and apply.
· Mix 1 table spoon of barley powder with half teaspoon of lime juice and 1 teaspoon of honey. Apply it on the face and wash after 20 minutes.
· Mix pineapple juice and carrot juice together and apply it on the face and wash it after 15 minutes.
· Mix vinegar and rose water in equal quantities and apply.
· Mix curd and cucumber juice and apply it on the face.
· Apply the mixture of coconut water and thick pineapple juice.
· Make a paste with 1/2 teaspoon of milk powder, 1/4 teaspoon of egg white and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice and apply on the face.
· For dry skin, Make a paste with egg yolk, olive oil and lemon juice. Apply it on the neck and face, wash it out after 10 minutes.
· For oily skin, take a mixture of oatmeal and egg white and apply it on the neck and face
· For glowing skin, use basin or green gram powder mixed with milk instead of soap.
· Apply the mixture of raw turmeric and cream of milk on the face and wash it after 20 minutes. It will make your skin fair.
· Apply the mixture of honey, basin, cream of milk and olive oil as a face pack.
· Apply the paste of fenugreek with milk on the face and let it dry. Wash off with luke warm water.
· Make a paste of red sandal wood
and apply it on the face every day for glowing skin.
· Make a paste with red sandal powder and coconut milk and apply on the face for soft skin.
For Black Spots
· Make a paste with mehndi and oil and apply on the face
· Make a mixture of 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice and glycerin and apply it on the spots
· Apply the paste of turmeric and curry leaves on the face and wash it after 15 minutes.
· Apply a mixture of mehndi and turmeric. For a piece of turmeric, 2-3 leaves of mehndi are used
· Grind dried basil leaf, neem and mint (100 gm each). Add some turmeric powder and rose water to make it in a paste form and apply it on the spots.
· Grind betel leaf and add a little coconut oil and apply it on the spots
· Soak a chappathi in milk overnight . Make it into a paste and apply it on black heads. Repeat for several days
· Make a paste of saffron and add some honey , apply it on the face to remove black spots.
· To remove black spots... apply a paste of turmeric and basil.
· To remove wrinkles on the face, apply a mixture of sandalwood powder, rosewater and glycerin. Wash with cold water after some time
·
For pimples
· Apply a mixture of turmeric and neem on the face .
· Mix thick curd, turmeric and two drops of oil. Apply on the face.
· Make a paste with sandal wood and turmeric and apply it on the face.
· Mix oats with honey, yogurt and ground almonds. Apply this in your face, leave it for five minutes and wash with lukewarm water.
· Cucumber is a natural cleanser. Mix cucumber juice with milk and use it instead of a cleanser.
· For oily skin, apply a mixture of grapes, lemon and egg white. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water. While lemon acts as a natural cleanser, grapes will soften your skin and egg whites will tighten it. Don’t be alarmed if your skin tingles.
· Cut the lemon and rub the wedge all over your face. Leave it for about 20 minutes, then rinse off with cold water. This will refresh your face. Avoid doing this if you have dry skin.
· Mix honey, lemon and vegetable oil .This mixture is a good moisturiser for dry skin. Apply this mask for 10 minutes.
· Apply the mixture of honey and milk on the face . This will make your skin glow.
· Prepare a mask by mixing a slice of pumpkin with egg yolk and milk. Let this mask set on your face for 30 minutes for a glowing skin.
· Mix half-a-cup honey to your bath water for soft and smooth skin.
· For a soothing body pack, prepare a paste of mint leaves and almonds. Mix it with warm water and apply all over your body. Leave it till it dries and rinse with warm water.
· Buttermilk dabbed on skin for 15 minutes will soak up oil from your skin without drying it.
· Carrot juice applied daily fades blemishes.
· For dark underarms and neck apply lemon juice mixed with cucumber juice and a pinch of turmeric daily. Leave this on for 20 minutes.
· For removing facial hair.. Apply a sticky paste of egg white blended with sugar and corn flour. When it dries, gently peel it off. Repeat this three to four times a week.
· Thin apple slices rubbed onto oily skin will help in controlling oily shine.
· For supple skin, apply a ripe smashed banana on your face for 20 minutes daily.
· Cauliflower juice applied on warts regularly will make them fall.
· For a fair skin, try this natural bleach. Mix orange peels (sun dried and powdered) with milk. Apply this paste for 25 minutes and wash off.
· Mix half teaspoon dried curry leaf powder with multani mitti (fullers earth) and apply on the face. Wash it after it gets dry.
· Apply the mixture of tomato juice and honey on the face and neck , wash it after 15 minutes.
· Apply the mixture of carrot juice and basin. Leave it till it dries and wash the face.
· Add two teaspoon of tomato juice with 4 teaspoon of curd and apply on the face.
· Add a pinch of yeast with 2 teaspoon of cabbage juice and apply.
· Mix 1 table spoon of barley powder with half teaspoon of lime juice and 1 teaspoon of honey. Apply it on the face and wash after 20 minutes.
· Mix pineapple juice and carrot juice together and apply it on the face and wash it after 15 minutes.
· Mix vinegar and rose water in equal quantities and apply.
· Mix curd and cucumber juice and apply it on the face.
· Apply the mixture of coconut water and thick pineapple juice.
· Make a paste with 1/2 teaspoon of milk powder, 1/4 teaspoon of egg white and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice and apply on the face.
· For dry skin, Make a paste with egg yolk, olive oil and lemon juice. Apply it on the neck and face, wash it out after 10 minutes.
· For oily skin, take a mixture of oatmeal and egg white and apply it on the neck and face
· For glowing skin, use basin or green gram powder mixed with milk instead of soap.
· Apply the mixture of raw turmeric and cream of milk on the face and wash it after 20 minutes. It will make your skin fair.
· Apply the mixture of honey, basin, cream of milk and olive oil as a face pack.
· Apply the paste of fenugreek with milk on the face and let it dry. Wash off with luke warm water.
· Make a paste of red sandal wood
and apply it on the face every day for glowing skin.
· Make a paste with red sandal powder and coconut milk and apply on the face for soft skin.
For Black Spots
· Make a paste with mehndi and oil and apply on the face
· Make a mixture of 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice and glycerin and apply it on the spots
· Apply the paste of turmeric and curry leaves on the face and wash it after 15 minutes.
· Apply a mixture of mehndi and turmeric. For a piece of turmeric, 2-3 leaves of mehndi are used
· Grind dried basil leaf, neem and mint (100 gm each). Add some turmeric powder and rose water to make it in a paste form and apply it on the spots.
· Grind betel leaf and add a little coconut oil and apply it on the spots
· Soak a chappathi in milk overnight . Make it into a paste and apply it on black heads. Repeat for several days
· Make a paste of saffron and add some honey , apply it on the face to remove black spots.
· To remove black spots... apply a paste of turmeric and basil.
· To remove wrinkles on the face, apply a mixture of sandalwood powder, rosewater and glycerin. Wash with cold water after some time
·
For pimples
· Apply a mixture of turmeric and neem on the face .
· Mix thick curd, turmeric and two drops of oil. Apply on the face.
· Make a paste with sandal wood and turmeric and apply it on the face.
Important tips on face care
when you were a child your skin had a natural glow. Even as a teenager, skipping the pimple phase, you had beautiful skin. As you turned older you saw your glowing skin was not what it was before it`s not glowing naturally anymore:The age you are at your skin needs your help you have to make some effort to get and keep your skin glow. A smart person would start taking care of skin much sooner, but most of us don't. We start late when we realize we don`t look as a child or a teenager.
Important tips about Face Care
· Your skin can breathe freely at night if you thoroughly cleanse your make up before going to bed.
· An occasional face pack of ice is a good tonic for your complexion.
· Cream mixed with teaspoon full of tumeric powder, sandal powder, Bengal gram flour, making a paste and applying once a day about half an hour before bath is an excellent beauty aid to keep face fresh and soft.
· Rubbing a rind of lemon over face reduces grease and makes your complexion white.
· Stir a teaspoon full of lime-juice in half a teaspoon of honey and then add few drops of milk. Mix well and apply over your face and neck 15-20 minutes before you take bath. This lotion will have a mild bleaching effect on a greasy skin, because of its excessive oil may be rather sallow.
· If your skin is oily, you apply a paste of gram flour and lemon juice on your face and wash it off after 20 minutes.
· Tomato is supposed to be excellent for face and skin care. New products are on the market with tomato derived active ingredients.
Anti-ageing strategies for Beautiful Skin
Keep your skin looking young with simple precautions you can easily incorporate into your daily life. Protecting and caring for your skin today will, without doubt, benefit you in years to come. While genetic factors play a crucial role in determining how well your skin will age. there are preventative measures you can take to avoid Anti-ageing strategies for Beautiful Skin Keep your skin looking young with simple precautions you can easily incorporate into your daily life. Protecting and caring for your skin today will, without doubt, benefit you in years to come. While genetic factors play a crucial role in determining how well your skin will age. there are preventative measures you can take to avoid premature ageing.
Important tips about Face Care
· Your skin can breathe freely at night if you thoroughly cleanse your make up before going to bed.
· An occasional face pack of ice is a good tonic for your complexion.
· Cream mixed with teaspoon full of tumeric powder, sandal powder, Bengal gram flour, making a paste and applying once a day about half an hour before bath is an excellent beauty aid to keep face fresh and soft.
· Rubbing a rind of lemon over face reduces grease and makes your complexion white.
· Stir a teaspoon full of lime-juice in half a teaspoon of honey and then add few drops of milk. Mix well and apply over your face and neck 15-20 minutes before you take bath. This lotion will have a mild bleaching effect on a greasy skin, because of its excessive oil may be rather sallow.
· If your skin is oily, you apply a paste of gram flour and lemon juice on your face and wash it off after 20 minutes.
· Tomato is supposed to be excellent for face and skin care. New products are on the market with tomato derived active ingredients.
Anti-ageing strategies for Beautiful Skin
Keep your skin looking young with simple precautions you can easily incorporate into your daily life. Protecting and caring for your skin today will, without doubt, benefit you in years to come. While genetic factors play a crucial role in determining how well your skin will age. there are preventative measures you can take to avoid Anti-ageing strategies for Beautiful Skin Keep your skin looking young with simple precautions you can easily incorporate into your daily life. Protecting and caring for your skin today will, without doubt, benefit you in years to come. While genetic factors play a crucial role in determining how well your skin will age. there are preventative measures you can take to avoid premature ageing.
Daily skin & facial care
Daily skin & facial care makes us look more charming and beautiful. By following some easy tips, you can look younger and more beautiful without spending too much of extra time and money. Before beginning you skin care regime, consider your skin type, is it oily, normal, combination, dry, sensitive, or sun-damaged. After knowing your skin type, you can use products available in the market meant for your skin. However, healthy skin is something that is from within; eating healthy food and avoiding stress can help you the most in this. The four basic steps of skin and facial care are:
Cleansing
Start your skin care with cleansing. Get a cleanser that suits your skin type. Steer clear of soaps as they make your skin dry; cleansers on the other hand contain oil, surfactants and water. Cleanser helps to remove oil, dirt and makeup from your skin effectively. However, using cleanser too often can also be harmful; at times just washing your face at night is enough. In the morning, it's great to use a splash of lukewarm water to remove excess oils from your skin caused by nightly moisturizer.
Scrubbing
Scrubs are very useful for removing the top layer of dead skin cells that make your complexion dull. A gentle scrub with tiny grains is the best for all skin types, as big grains in cheap scrubs can tear your skin and can cause rather more harm than good. You can also use a half-teaspoon of sugar for scrubbing your face. Keep rubbing it until it melts away and then wipe off your face with a warm & wet cloth. Thrash of the flour can also be used for scrubbing. You can also find some good scrubs in the market.
Moisturizing
Moisturizer is a must for everyone, no matter which skin type you have. Even oily skin will benefit from moisturizers. Only the skin with acne should avoid it. Your skin will tell you that how much moisturizer is needed. If your skin is tight, it means that it needs moisture, but do not over moisturize your skin as it can cause clogged pores. You can go for any of the good quality moisturizers available in the market, but make sure that you read the information written on it as for which skin type it may be used. Olive oil can also be used to give your face required moisture, but it can only be used in winters.
Use Sun-Screen
The skin care you're doing can go waste if you don't have the habit of using sun-screen lotion. Yes, the UV Rays of the Sun adversely affect our skin, even causing skin cancer. It is important to make a protection shield on your skin while going out. Skin care is not only about doing cleansing, scrubbing and moisturizing, but it's also about maintaining. Apply sun-screen lotion daily on exposed parts of the body on daily basis to avoid tanning and other skin-related problems.
Some Other Skin-Care Tips
Along with your face, other parts of your body also need care. If your eyes look puffy or swollen, wash your face and cover your eyes with sliced potatoes or cucumbers for a few minutes. This is really effective in the morning. Clean you nails with white vinegar before applying nail polish for a smoother finish and make it last longer. Olive oil mixed with melted beeswax can serve as a great lip balm. Try all these tips suggested and get prepared for receiving bunch of compliments for your glowing & youthful skin.
Cleansing
Start your skin care with cleansing. Get a cleanser that suits your skin type. Steer clear of soaps as they make your skin dry; cleansers on the other hand contain oil, surfactants and water. Cleanser helps to remove oil, dirt and makeup from your skin effectively. However, using cleanser too often can also be harmful; at times just washing your face at night is enough. In the morning, it's great to use a splash of lukewarm water to remove excess oils from your skin caused by nightly moisturizer.
Scrubbing
Scrubs are very useful for removing the top layer of dead skin cells that make your complexion dull. A gentle scrub with tiny grains is the best for all skin types, as big grains in cheap scrubs can tear your skin and can cause rather more harm than good. You can also use a half-teaspoon of sugar for scrubbing your face. Keep rubbing it until it melts away and then wipe off your face with a warm & wet cloth. Thrash of the flour can also be used for scrubbing. You can also find some good scrubs in the market.
Moisturizing
Moisturizer is a must for everyone, no matter which skin type you have. Even oily skin will benefit from moisturizers. Only the skin with acne should avoid it. Your skin will tell you that how much moisturizer is needed. If your skin is tight, it means that it needs moisture, but do not over moisturize your skin as it can cause clogged pores. You can go for any of the good quality moisturizers available in the market, but make sure that you read the information written on it as for which skin type it may be used. Olive oil can also be used to give your face required moisture, but it can only be used in winters.
Use Sun-Screen
The skin care you're doing can go waste if you don't have the habit of using sun-screen lotion. Yes, the UV Rays of the Sun adversely affect our skin, even causing skin cancer. It is important to make a protection shield on your skin while going out. Skin care is not only about doing cleansing, scrubbing and moisturizing, but it's also about maintaining. Apply sun-screen lotion daily on exposed parts of the body on daily basis to avoid tanning and other skin-related problems.
Some Other Skin-Care Tips
Along with your face, other parts of your body also need care. If your eyes look puffy or swollen, wash your face and cover your eyes with sliced potatoes or cucumbers for a few minutes. This is really effective in the morning. Clean you nails with white vinegar before applying nail polish for a smoother finish and make it last longer. Olive oil mixed with melted beeswax can serve as a great lip balm. Try all these tips suggested and get prepared for receiving bunch of compliments for your glowing & youthful skin.
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