DIY facial mask

Happy Monday, beauties. Today I was inspired to write a quick post for Monday- a self-love focused post. Monday might be your new Sunday for facials and big cup of coffee. "Every accomplishment begins with decision you try"

Step 1: Mondays are not that bad, pour yourself a big cup of coffee

I started my morning with a big cup of coffee. I knew I wanted to share important products that everyone should know about when it comes to their face. As we are keeping up with our New Year's resolution, our goal is to be better from last year, since this year is almost at the end it’s never too late to start that change NOW. The face is the first thing we notice when we look at someone and this is why so many people strive for clear skin. The natural look never goes out of style.

Step 2: Facial Monday fun day with my friend Petra

I love the fact that Petra and I have same outlook when it comes to our skin. We strive for healthy, young, clear looking skin at the same time avoiding harsh chemical products and aiming towards natural organic products. Petra and I have normal type skin but these products work for all skin type. This particular facial is aimed at preventing wrinkles, acne, and clogged pores.

Step 3: Let the fun begin with washing our face

First and foremost, make sure your hands are clean before you being your facial. You do not want to touch your face with dirty hands. Your face is one of the most sensitive part of your body. Before beginning facial make sure, you remove your entire make up. Once you have removed the entire make up from your face start by washing your face with the TruSelf cleanser face wash. This face wash is made out of tea tree oil, which has antiseptic properties.

Step 4: Facial Steaming  

This part is so exciting! To start off make sure your face is wet, take the facial scrub with your finger and put it all over your face as if you are putting lotion on. Massage into your skin in circular motion to exfoliate the dead skin off. If your skin appears red do not worry that is normal. You will have to massage this for 2-3 minutes and slowly wash it off with warm water. This facial scrub is amazing. It is very gentle and leaves your skin smooth and beautiful; I would recommend for this to be done 3 times a week.

Ingredients:  Mel (Honey), Jojoba Esters (Jojoba Beads), Organic Prunus Serotina Extract (Cherry Concentrate)*, Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Extracts of Fragaria Vesca Fruit (Strawberry), Rubus Fruticosus Fruit (Blackberry), Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit (Blueberry), Organic Rubus Idaeus Fruit (Raspberry)*, Vaccinium Macrocarpon Fruit (Cranberry) and Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) * Certified Organic

Once you wash your face, you will dry your face with a towel and place your face on the steamer. Facial steaming is so relaxing. It works by releasing steam and opening up your pores. This machine was purchased at TJ Maxx for $19.99. It can also be purchased on Amazon or Bed Bath Beyond. If you do not want to spend money on buying the machine a cheaper way to go is boiling a pot of water and placing your face above it ( warning : DO NOT get to close it might be too hot).

Step 5: Clay mask

You will need 2-3 teaspoons of clay. Mix the clay inside a small bowl with apple cider vinegar.

The best clay I would recommend to anyone is the TruSelf Detoxifying. You want to make sure you do not put too much on your face because it will take longer to dry. The color of the clay on your face will be dark green but as it dries, it will appear lighter and it will develop into crumbs. When you notice that is completely dry that is when you will know it is time to wash it off with warm water.
                                                                     

Benefits of Detoxifying Mask are unreal. After you realize what this mask does to your face you will be hooked to this product and use it all the time. The most popular skin concern that people have are acne, clogged pores, wrinkles and this particular facial is beneficial for all three problems.

Step 6: Essential Oils

When your face is completely dry and clean, pick one of the three essential oils put a few drops on your finger and lightly tap it wherever you have a pimple or zit. This will dry them out and they should reduce in appearance the next day.

Overall, I would recommend everyone to try these facials. This is for you and you should never be lazy to do things for yourself. Boost that confidence level "selfie with no filter".