DIY At-Home Facial with Esthetician, Vanessa Everett

This is an easy 3 step DIY facial that you can do right in your own kitchen! Remove dead cells and moisturize your skin with some simple pantry items. It’s a great little self-care pick me up for when you can’t get in to see your favorite Esthetician. Always remember that what goes on your body, goes in your body, so don’t use any ingredients that you may have a reaction to.

A couple things to have ready:  

• A few towels

• Cleanser and toner (A toner is used to rebalance the skins pH and allow for better product absorption, but you can still do the facial without it.  Witch hazel can also be used as a facial toner.)

• Large pot of freshly boiled water (few drops of essential oil or flower essence optional)

Homemade Facial Exfoliating Scrub:

• ½ tablespoon cornmeal

• 1 tablespoon raw honey

• 1-2 drops essential oil (optional)

*Distilled water can be added to improve consistency.  Finely ground sugar can be substituted for cornmeal and some kitchen oils like coconut or grapeseed can be used instead of honey.  It’s important not to use anything abrasive.

Homemade Facial Mask:

• 1 tablespoon finely ground oats (you can use a mortar and pestle or a food processor)

• 1 tablespoon plain yogurt (0% Greek yogurt works well)

• 1-2 drops essential oil (optional)

Step 1:  Cleanse.  To begin your facial, give your skin a thorough double cleanse with your favorite cleansers.  The first cleanse is to remove any makeup or debris from the skin.  The second cleanse is to really get in there and cleanse the skin.  Pat skin dry with a towel and tone.

Step 2:  Exfoliate.  After cleansing, steam the face to open your pores and increase circulation.  Simply placing your face over a pot of freshly boiled water will do the trick.  I like to drape a towel over my head as well to trap the steam, but it’s not essential.  After 1-2 minutes, apply your homemade facial scrub using your fingertips in gentle, circular motions.  Gently massage for at least 30 seconds.  Return your face to the steam for 3-5 minutes.  Remove scrub with warm water.  Pat skin dry with a towel and tone.

Step 3:  Mask:  Apply your homemade mask using your fingertips.  Leave the mask on for 15-20 minutes and remove with lukewarm water and a washcloth.  Pat skin dry and apply your favorite serums and/or moisturizer.

*Remember the Wellness Shop is open, so if you’re running low on your favorite skin care product, we are offering at home deliveries or curbside pick-up.

I hope this serves you well and I look forward to seeing you all again soon!

-Vanessa

Early Fall Specials

Oxygenating - Brightening Facial

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Winter Skin Care Essentials

Winter can wreak havoc on our skin. Between the cold, harsh temps and the dry, indoor heat - delicate winter skin can take a beating. The result can be lackluster, dull skin, rosacea, and dry, itchy skin. But, there are ways to maintain your healthy glow even through these winter months.

1. Use a Humidifier

Heating systems dry out the air, zapping moisture from your skin. A simple solution to add moisture back into the air is to add a Humidifier to your bedroom. Your winter skin will thank you!

2. Hydrate

We tend to drink a lot less in the winter when temps are much cooler. However, hydration is essential in keeping your skin healthy and preventing dry skin. Try sipping on warm herbal teas or warm lemon water during these cold months.

3. Exfoliate

It may seem counter intuitive to exfoliate to prevent dryness, but nourishing skin care products and hydrating moisturizer cannot penetrate skin that has a build up of dead skin cells. Winter is a perfect time to schedule a Dermaplaning treatment to deeply exfoliate winter build up.

4. Moisturize + Sunscreen

Select a rich, thick moisturizer for these winter months that will work to nourish and protect your skin. And, remember, even though winter may have it's fair share of grey days, you always want to apply your sunscreen before heading out for extended periods of time.

5. Use a DIY mask at home

Most often, the best nourishment for our skin comes right from the pantry. Experiment with a couple of different DIY masks using moisturizing ingredients like; honey, avocado, yogurt, olive and jojoba oils, almond oil, bananas, and aloe. Here's one of our favorites:

• 1 teaspoon of coconut oil

• 1 egg white

• 1 handful of oatmeal

• Mix all the ingredients together and apply. After 20 minutes, wash off with a warm, damp cloth. Apply yoru favorite moisturizer.

6. Schedule a Winter Blast Facial

Combat your winter skin woes with the Winter Blast Facial. This facial combines the exfoliating power of the Yogurt Power Peel with the vitamin and anti-oxidant rich Carotene Essentials Rich Mask + Moisturizer. Unveil radiant skin and keep your healthy glow all winter long with the Winter Blast Facial.

Includes a warm cinnamon scalp massage and is offered for $129 for a limited time.