Homemade skin cleansing is a great option for those who want to take care of their skin and still carry out a more effective, but still simple, treatment.
Everyone has heard of the different skin cleansing methods offered in dermatological clinics, spas and beauty centers. To make it possible to clean, improve the appearance and smooth out imperfections on the face, several processes are carried out using specific devices and creams.
However, it is possible to achieve some of the good results offered by professionals from the comfort of home, by following a few steps. Homemade skin cleaning is cheap, simple to do and, in addition, capable of making you even more beautiful.
Above all, it is possible to achieve incredible results through natural products, all made at home, reducing the occurrence of pimples, blackheads and the appearance of those annoying pores that do not smooth out your face. It eliminates impurities and leaves the healthier skinand should be done from time to time, as just superficial cleaning is not enough to get rid of all the dirt.
Beforehand, it is important to understand the best plan to draw up for your skin type. For normal to dry skin, it is recommended to clean your skin at home once every 2 months. For oily skin, however, it is recommended that it be done once a month. However, before moving forward with any skin cleansing method, it is essential to consult a professional such as a dermatologist or beautician. This way, it is possible to avoid any unwanted effects of the consequences.
Check below a step-by-step guide on how to clean your skin at home, as well as recipes for natural creams to use in the process.
How to do a homemade facial
There are 6 well-defined steps that must be followed when cleaning your skin at home. They are: superficially cleansing, exfoliating, deep cleaning, toning, hydrating and protecting. Each one must be done carefully, paying attention to the skin's reactions and how it will respond to the treatment after some time.
1 – Clean superficially
At first, the first step involves the simplest cleaning, the one carried out daily. The face must be cleaned with cleansing foams or soaps appropriate for facial skin, and if any makeup is being used, it must be removed with some makeup remover lotion. In this case, it is possible to use warm water, so that it is possible to open the skin pores.
2 – Exfoliate
Then, exfoliation is carried out so that dead cells are removed. On a cotton ball or using your fingertips, place a small amount of exfoliant, rub, and make circular movements over the entire face, especially in the areas that accumulate the most dirt. For example, the forehead, the sides of the nose and the eyebrow. Once this is done, you need to rinse your face thoroughly and dry gently.
3 – Deeply clean
For those who are confident, in this step, it is possible to extract pimples and blackheads manually. After taking a facial sauna, allowing the steam from the hot water to dilate the pores, gently squeeze the area where you want to eliminate blackheads or pimples with the help of sterilized gauze, so that your nails do not hurt the skin.
So that it is possible to make a good homemade facial sauna: in a bowl with 1 liter of boiling water, place a sachet of chamomile tea. Then, tilt your face under the steam for a few minutes and let it act on your skin.
4 – Tone
Once the extraction is done, it is necessary to apply a lotion that has a bactericidal effect, thus avoiding possible infections. In this sense, toning helps recover from exfoliation and deep cleansing, calming the skin. You can use thermal water or any toning lotion.
5 – Hydrate
Once the toning is done, it is then time for the skin to receive its hydration, in this sense, through a soothing mask. Its effect also helps to reduce the redness of the extraction, as well as eliminating any other impurities still present. There are several different possibilities for facial masks, which can be purchased or made at home with ingredients that anyone has in the kitchen, such as honey and yogurt, for example. After rinsing, apply a moisturizer specific to your skin type.
6 – Protect the skin
Finally, it is essential to protect your skin after carrying out all the steps, as it will be sensitive and susceptible to external actions. Either way, you need to apply a thin layer of sunscreen, even if you're just staying indoors. The protector also helps protect your face from white light, coming from cell phones and computers, which are just as harmful.
Homemade recipes for the skin
In this sense, to clean your skin at home, you can also make your own products, such as creams or exfoliants. Most are made with natural products, ingredients that can be found in any market, or even those you already have at home.
1 – Aloe mask for oily and acne-prone skin
The aloe and cornstarch mask is excellent for oily and acne-prone skin. Aloe vera has several properties, such as healing, anesthetic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Cornstarch, in turn, controls oiliness, in addition to leaving the skin smooth.
Ingredients
- Aloe leaf
- Water
- Cornstarch (maximum 1 teaspoon)
Preparation mode
First of all, remove the gelatin from the aloe vera and place it in a container. Mix it with water and a little cornstarch, enough to set the mixture well on the skin. Then, blend the entire contents in a blender or mixer, until it forms a homogeneous paste. Finally, apply the mask to a clean face and let it act for 20 minutes. Rinse thoroughly and hydrate your skin.
2 – Rice facial toner
Rice is a good choice for those who want to lighten dark spots on their skin, as its antioxidant properties combat free radicals, that is, those that cause pigmentation on the face. The grain is still capable of preventing premature aging.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of white rice
- 250ml of filtered water
Preparation mode
Firstly, the rice must be left to soak for at least 12 hours in the refrigerator, in a tightly closed container. After this time, strain the liquid and store it in a covered bottle, again in the refrigerator. Therefore, it can be used as thermal water, sprayed on after the other steps of homemade skin cleansing have been carried out.
3 – Avocado moisturizing mask
Likewise, avocado is also responsible for helping to prevent premature aging, as well as hydration and vitamin replacement. The fruit helps to clean the skin's pores and reaches deeper layers, which promotes excellent cleansing.
Ingredients
- Sugarcane molasses
- Half an avocado (medium)
Preparation mode
Mix the previously mashed avocado well with the sugarcane syrup, enough to form a homogeneous and consistent cream. In this sense, the mask should be applied after cleansing and exfoliation, and should be left on the face for 15 minutes. Then rinse and proceed to the next step.
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Sources: Ana Maria Braga, Tua Saúde, eCycle
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