Cleaning and exfoliating the skin

Steps to clean the skin at home

Cleansing

Cleansing the skin is not a type of luxurious pampering; As it is beneficial for the skin, and improves its appearance and texture, and includes cleaning the skin in several steps that can be applied at home, or going to a health resort (in English: Spa), or going to beauty salons, to cleanse the skin (in English: Facial), as it Going to beauty salons once a month is sometimes not possible, but a woman can clean her skin at home, and get smooth, radiant, and beautiful skin, without having to spend money. In this article, we will mention to you the steps to cleanse the skin at home in detail.

 

Steps to clean the skin at home

Tie hair, remove makeup, and wash face

Tie hair using hair ties; To keep it away from the face during the process of cleaning the skin, and completely remove the makeup before washing the face with cleanser and warm water. Makeup can be removed, in addition to washing the face in a natural way that does not cause harm to the skin. The method is:

  • the ingredients: Jojoba oil, almond oil, or olive oil.
  • How to prepare:
    • Apply the oil to the skin, then remove it with warm water.

 

Peeling skin

The skin looks pale when dead skin cells accumulate on it, so a scrub is used. Because it gently removes dead skin from the skin and adds shine to it, and if the scrub is not available, natural scrubs can be used, and their method is:

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  • the ingredients:
    • One of the following mixtures: (a teaspoon of sugar, a teaspoon of honey, and a teaspoon of milk), or (a teaspoon of ground oats, a teaspoon of honey, and a teaspoon of olive oil), or (a teaspoon of ground almonds, and a teaspoon A teaspoon of honey and a teaspoon of water).
  • How to prepare:
    • Choose one of the previous mixtures; For use in exfoliating the skin.
    • Wet the face, and apply the scrub to the skin in circular motions.
    • Press the skin while exfoliating, but do not rub it harshly.
    • Massage the face with the scrub for a few minutes.
    • Wash your face. You can use a cloth moistened with warm water. To remove scrub around the eyes and nose.
    • Dry the skin by patting with a soft towel.

 

skin massage

Skin massage; To increase blood circulation in the face, and thus obtain bright, healthy skin, the method is:

  • Massage the face with gentle circular movements, using the fingers (index and middle).
  • Massage the forehead starting from the middle, then move down to the temple area.
  • Massage the nose and cheeks.
  • Massage the lips, chin, and jaw area.

 

Steam

Treating the skin with steam opens the pores of the skin, thus preparing the skin for the face mask. Steam can be done alone, or by adding a few drops of an essential oil to the water, such as: lavender oil, rose oil, or grapefruit oil, and several sachets can also be added. A little of any herbal tea, such as: chamomile tea, or mint tea, if essential oil is not available. The method of treating the skin with steam is:

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  • the ingredients:
    • A small pot of boiling water.
    • towel.
    • Essential oil, or herbal tea (optional from the above).
  • How to prepare:
    • Boil the water, then put it in a small bowl.
    • Add a few drops of essential oil, or a few bags of herbal tea (optional).
    • Stand over the bowl with the towel wrapped over your head, so that the steam rising from the water is confined around your face only.
    • Steam the face for five minutes, and you can go out into the air as needed.

 

skin mask

The facial mask extracts dirt and dead skin (impurities) from the skin pores. You can use masks available in the market, or make a natural skin mask, and its method is:

  • the ingredients:
    • (For dry skin) mashed banana and a tablespoon of honey.
    • (For medium skin) a tablespoon of aloe vera and a tablespoon of honey.
    • (For oily skin) a teaspoon of cosmetic clay, and a teaspoon of honey.
    • (For all skin types) An appropriate amount of honey.
    • Cucumber slices or chilled tea bags.
  • How to prepare:
    • Apply the mask to the skin.
    • Close the eyes, and place cucumber slices or cold tea bags on them.
    • Leave the mask on the face for 15 minutes.
    • Wash your face with warm water; To completely remove the mask from the skin.

 

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Skin toner

Toner restores the balance of the pH level in the skin, in addition to being useful in lightening the skin, closing its pores, refreshing it, and maintaining its moisture. You can use toner available in the market, or use a home toner, and its method is:

  • the ingredients: Cucumber juice, or rose water.
  • How to prepare:
    • Apply the toner on the face, using your fingertips, then leave it to dry on the skin, or put the toner in a spray bottle, and spray it on the face as needed.

 

Skin Moisturizing

The last step in cleansing the skin is applying a moisturizer to the skin. To prevent dryness and preserve the results of the cleaning process, you can use an alcohol-free moisturizing cream suitable for your skin type, or use natural moisturizers such as: argan oil, almond oil, or jojoba oil.

 

Tips for cleaning skin at home

You can follow several tips when cleaning your skin at home, including the following:

  • Do the process of cleansing the skin at night before bed; Because the skin heals better at night.
  • Use products suitable for skin type.
  • Do not use products that cause irritation to the skin.
  • Use clean towels and tools.
  • Homemade disinfectants, creams, scrubs, and masks can be used.
  • Wait a few hours before applying makeup after cleaning the skin. To comfort the skin after cleansing, and to obtain the full benefits of cleansing the skin, as makeup usually contains alcohol and chemicals that can cause irritation to the skin, especially after the exfoliation and cleansing process.

 

Benefits of skin cleansing

The benefits of cleansing the skin are numerous, including the following:

  • Get clear and healthy skin.
  • Nourishing the skin and stimulating blood circulation in the face.
  • Keeping the skin free from scars, acne, and other blemishes.
  • Reducing tanning.
  • Skin rejuvenation.
  • Get skin free of fat and sweat.
  • Anti-aging skin.
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