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Spa treatments are relaxing, but also very expensive. Fortunately, you can still make skin smoother, softer and less irritated by taking care of your skin with a home spa experience. You can use commercially available products, homemade blends, or a combination of the two to create a comfortable home care routine in your own home.

Steps

Part 1 of 5: Wash your face

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   Understand the importance of washing your face. This is the step to remove oil, sunscreen and dirt from the skin every day. In addition, clean facial skin also helps open pores, reducing the risk of acne. Finally, washing your face prepares your skin to penetrate skin care products.
   • Washing your face is something you should do at least twice a day, even if you don't plan to go through a full skincare routine.

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   Tuck your hair behind your head and tie it neatly. Wash your hands well and remove makeup from your skin.
   • Use a regular makeup remover to clean skin cosmetics.

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   Use store-bought facial cleansers. Facial cleansers are very diverse, from several tens of thousands of dong to several hundred thousand dong. However, beauty experts advise that you should not spend too much money on cleansers because choosing the right products for your skin is still the most important thing.
   • As a rule of thumb, gel and foam cleansers are more suitable for oily / combination skin, while cream products are more suitable for normal / dry skin because of their hydrating effect.
   • If your skin has a few pimples, use a cleanser that contains salicylic acid. Salicylic acid unclog pores to perfect and prevent skin damage. An effective option is a Neutrogena cleanser that prevents acne control oils in cream or foam form (Neutrogena's Oil-Free Acne Stress Control Power-Cream or Power-Foam).

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   DIY facial cleanser at home. You can also make your own facial cleanser using some of the many ingredients available. Here are some options for you:
   • Stir in 3 tablespoons of fresh apple juice, 6 tablespoons of whole milk, and 2 tablespoons of honey. If you want to make a warm mixture, heat the honey in the microwave for about 10 seconds before mixing with the other ingredients.
   • Grind 1/2 tablespoon of oats in a multi-function blender until smooth. Next, add 1 tablespoon of almonds and blend into flour as well. Finally, stir in 1/4 teaspoon honey and 1/4 teaspoon soy milk.

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   Wash your face with selected or homemade product. First, wet your face with warm water. Next, massage the amount of the small coin cleanser onto your face in a circular motion from the inside out.
   • Finally, wash your face with warm water and pat the skin dry with a towel. Using strong force will cause skin redness and irritation.

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   Use an acne treatment. Apply an acne treatment that you bought or had at home. Salicylic acid is one of the most popular acne treatments because of its effectiveness in clearing pores and dead skin cells, helping to reduce acne. Benzoyl peroxide is another popular acne product that kills bacteria that cause acne, while also soothing inflammation caused by bacteria.
   • Some of the recommended acne treatments include Malin + Goetz Acne Treatment with active sulfur plus salicylic acid, and Clean and Clear Persa-Gel 10 with 10% benzoyl peroxide solution.
   • You can use your own acne treatment by applying tea tree oil or toothpaste to the affected area. Tea tree oil is an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory oil suitable for home skin care for those with sensitive skin as it does not cause dryness or redness like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid.
   • However, dermatologists recommend only moderate acne treatments to avoid overuse of these products resulting in red, dry, and flaky skin. Make sure to use a pea-sized acne treatment.
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Part 2 of 5: Exfoliation

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   Learn the benefits of exfoliating. This is a way to help remove dead skin cells that clog pores and cause acne. Besides, exfoliating helps skin to be bright and radiant, as opposed to "dull" skin without exfoliation.
   • Regular and proper exfoliating also helps you look younger as new skin forms to replace old skin.

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   Choose an exfoliating product. You can find a variety of skin care products at the store to exfoliate dead skin cells. Look for an exfoliation or something called a "scrub" (meaning "scrub"). If your skin is oily or has acne breakouts, you can use an exfoliating product with salicylic acid.
   • You can also buy products with mild detergents like jojoba seeds, rice bran, or raw cornstarch. These ingredients are very effective in exfoliating. Some products also contain sharper seeds such as apricots and shells. If you have sensitive skin, it is very susceptible to allergies so it's best to avoid this type of exfoliating product.

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   DIY exfoliating products. There are many ways to make your own home scrub. Consider the following options:
   • Combine 1 mashed banana, 1/4 cup white sand, 1/4 cup fine brown sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon vitamin E. Sugar is an ingredient that exfoliates the fruit. small grain structure.
   • Blend 6 strawberries with 1/4 cup of milk. The enzyme in strawberries will dissolve dead cells and milk to soothe the exfoliated skin.
   • Combine 1 teaspoon honey and 1 teaspoon olive oil. In addition, you need to prepare 1 more packet of pure oats. Add a little water to make the oats a thick paste. Next, add olive oil and honey to the oats. Oats will exfoliate, while a mixture of olive oil and honey will moisturize the skin.

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   Apply an exfoliating product. Always be light. Simply massage the mixture gently in a circular motion to exfoliate the skin. If you apply strong force, your skin will become red and irritated. Finally, rinse your face with warm water and pat dry with a towel.

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   Exfoliate your lips. Use a lip scrub for this. Or, you can exfoliate yourself at home by rubbing lips gently with a damp toothbrush in circles or combining sugar with whatever oils you like for a thick, thick paste.
   • Be sure to apply lip balm to moisturize your lips after exfoliation. You can also make your own lip balm at home.
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Part 3 of 5: Sauna

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   Find out the benefits of facial steaming. Facial cleansing will help deeply clean pores because sweat that is shed during the steaming process will remove dirt, including pimples, blackheads, etc. Furthermore, the steam will moisturize the inner and outer layers of facial skin and reduce pore size.

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   Boil water. The steam works only when you use hot water, so boil some water. Next, fill a large bowl or bathroom sink with water. Wait a few minutes for the water to cool down so as not to burn your skin.
   • If you choose to use a bowl, you should use one that can be heat resistant.

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   Face wash. Bow your head in the bowl for 2-5 minutes. To keep the steam directed at your skin to help open your pores, use a towel to keep the heat.

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   Additional ingredients. To increase the steam's effect, cut a packet of green tea bags and add the tea to the water. Alternatively, you can add a few drops of essential oils like lavender. advertisement

Part 4 of 5: Applying a mask

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   Understand the importance of using a mask. The mask will clean pores and dirt from the skin. You can use a hydrating mask to help moisturize your skin.

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   Choose the right mask. If you have oily or blemished skin, use a clay or sulfur mask to remove dirt, such as Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask (Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Mask). If your skin is dry, use a moisturizing mask, such as Nügg Hydrating Face Mask (Nügg Hydrating Face Mask).

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   DIY masks. If you don't want to buy a mask, you can make your own at home. Add 1/2 teaspoon butter, 1/2 teaspoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon yogurt, 1/8 teaspoon yeast (Brewer's Yeast), and 1/2 teaspoon cranberry juice and apple or kombucha mushroom tea in a blender until a thick blend is blended. Here are some options for different skin types:
   • For normal or dry skin: Combine 1/3 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 cup honey, 3 tablespoons cream and 3 tablespoons oats.
   • For normal or oily skin: Mix 1/2 cup pureed raspberries, 1/2 cup oats, and 1/4 cup honey.

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   Mask. Apply the mask mixture to the skin, avoiding the eye and mouth area. Wait for the mask to dry after about 10-15 minutes. However, do not let the mask become too dry and crumbled. Rinse the mask with warm water and a soft cloth.
   • If you feel your facial skin heating up while you wait for the mask to dry, wash your face immediately. Your skin may be irritated.
   • When washing the mask, do not rub your hands vigorously, let the warm water soften and remove the mask from the skin.
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Part 5 of 5: Moisturizing

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   Learn the importance of moisturizing. Moisturizing is an important step in every skin care routine. Since moisturizers provide water to the skin, skin will look healthy, smooth and radiant.
   • Moisturizing has many long-term benefits as well. When supplied with enough moisture, skin is at its best, meaning skin cells recover quickly and form new, healthy skin. The skin also achieves long-term anti-aging effects. Studies show that people who wear moisturizers have fewer wrinkles than people who let their skin dry.

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   Choose a moisturizer. You need to choose the right moisturizer for your skin. If you have oily skin, use a lotion or gel product instead. If your skin is dry, choose a cream because it is oily. The more oil, the better the moisturizer penetrates the skin to hydrate the tissue. If you have combination skin types, try an acid-free lotion, like Cetaphil, Aveeno, Neutrogena, or Lubriderm.
   • Avoid choosing a moisturizer that is too light after intensive skin care. Your skin has just been deeply cleansed and will need additional moisture. Otherwise, the lack of moisture will cause the skin to produce more oil and seal pores leading to acne.

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   Choose a moisturizer with the sun protection factor. Sunlight destroys skin cells, and one of the secrets to youthful skin is to use a moisturizer with sun protection in your daily skin care routine.
   • Choose a moisturizer with an SPF of 15 to 30. Recent studies show that a product with a higher sun protection factor does not mean it will be more effective; Besides, these products may not have as high a number as advertised.
   • You can choose Neutrogena's Oil Free Facial Moisturizer with SPF 15 (Neutrogena's Oil Free Facial Moisturizer) or Clinique's Daily Intensive Moisturizer (Clinique's Superdefense Daily Dense Moisturizer) with SPF 25.

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   Apply moisturizer. Gently use your fingertips to massage the moisturizer onto your face, including cracks and areas that are hard to see.
   • Be sure to use a moisturizer for your neck - this is an area of ​​skin that needs care too!
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