SIMPLE AND EASY DIY APPLE FACIAL AT HOME


     Apples are rich in vitamin A, B complex, vitamin C and minerals.  Apple contains lots of moisture.  It hydrates the skin and makes it plump and supple.  It contains antioxidants that protect your skin against free radicals.  Apple also stimulates the collagen production, keeping your skin firm and elastic and preventing premature wrinkles and fine lines.

Benefits:

*  Brightens the skin
*  Reduces puffy eyes and dark circles
*  Works as a moisturizer
*  Keeps your skin supple
*  Treats acne, blemishes and dark spots.

Before you start cleansing,
You must clean your face with face wash or soap.

Step 1: Cleanser

     Cleansing is the first and basic step of a facial.  It removes dirt, excess oil and other unwanted impurities, thus making the skin clean.

You Will Need:

*  Apple
*  Curd (Or) Yogurt
*  Lemon
*  Olive Oil

How to Make:

*  All you require for this simple cleansing method are Apple, Curd (Or) Yogurt, Lemon and Olive Oil.
*  Take one slice of Apple and one tablespoon of Curd (Or) Yogurt in a Bowl.
*  Add one teaspoon of Lemon Juice and 1 teaspoon of Olive Oil.
*  Blend all ingredients together in a blender until it is a creamy, smooth paste in appearance.

How to Cleanse:

     Apply this cleanser on your face and massage it in a slow and light.  Circular motion for about two minutes.  After two minutes, wash it off in normal water.

Step 2: Steaming

     Steaming your skin opens your pores and removes dirt and soften your blackheads which then, are easier to remove.  Do it with a steamer, but if you don’t have one you can do it, with this simple method:

You Will Need:

*  Water.

How to Make:

*  Water to boil.

How to Steam:

     Drape a towel over your head that it drops down on both sides of your face, trapping the steam.  Place your face close to the steaming water to feel it massaging your face, but not so close that skin gets burned or you are having trouble breathing fresh air.  Steam your face fir about five to eight minutes.

Step 3: Scrubbing

     The next step after steaming, is scrubbing.  Scrubbing helps in making the skin smooth, soft and shiny by removing the dead skin cells and exfoliating the skin.

You Will Need:

*  Apple
*  Honey
*  Jojoba Oil.

How to Make:


*  Take one Apple then prepare a Puree.
*  Warm the half tablespoon of Honey for a few seconds.  Its easier to mix.
*  Take a half teaspoon of Jojoba Oil.
*  Mix all ingredients in a Bowl.

How to Scrub:


      Gently scrub this mixture in a circular motion on your face for about 5-6 minutes.  After 5 minutes, then wash it off with normal water.

Step 4: Massaging

     After scrubbing, it is important to moisturize your skin.

You Will Need:

*  Apple

How to Make:

*  Peel the apple with the help of Peeler.
*  Cut into the small pieces.

How to Massage:

     Take a small pieces of Apple.  Massage your skin for at least 10 minutes.  After wash your face with clean water.

Step 5 : Face Pack or Mask

     This steps is for the face mask, you are just one step away from having that brighter and glowing skin.  A face mask is the most crucial step in the process of a facial.  Face masks help in hydrating the skin, removing dirt and make the overall appearance of the skin better.

You Will Need:

*  Apple
*  Raw Milk
*  Honey.

How to Make:

*  Peel the apple with help of Peeler.
*  Take a Blender, add Apple and two tablespoons of Raw Milk and three tablespoons of Honey.
*  Blend it well and to get a thick paste.

How to Apply:

     Apply this paste on your face and leave it for twenty minutes.  After 20 minutes, rinse it off by gently rubbing it in slow and circular motion.
"Milk contains certain agents that helps in increasing the glow of your skin".

Step 6: Toning

     Toning is also very important in facial.  Now that your skin has absorbed the nutrients and goodness of face mask, toner would help to close and clean the pores.  It also restores the balance of the skin and is essentially beneficial for acne-prone skin as it does not let the dirt settle in on the skin.  Take your favorite toner.  Then take a cotton pad and pour a small amount of toner.  It shrinks and tightens pores that were opened during the steam and leaves skin clean and bright.  Gently move the cotton pad all over the face and let it dry.

Step 7: Moisturizer

     Wrap up your 7 step home facial with a soothing moisturizer.  This last step hydrates the skin and helps to retain and sealing in the moisture it lost.  Make sure your hands are clean.  Get a lightweight moisturizer apply it all over your face using your fingertips.  Gently massage the cream onto face and neck and let it absorb in the skin.