FACIAL TWICE A WEEK
Have started doing a facial twice a week.
It works quite well as the products I use all recommend you use them twice a week.
I do either Monday and Wednesday
or
Tuesday and Thursday
You could do Wednesday and Friday and so forth, think it is best to have a day off in between.
TWO TIMES A WEEK FACIAL
Since last year year I have experimented with a large number of products and narrowed it down to my favourite brands. As I’m sensitive to a lot of the new ingredients on the market, has been quite a hard journey. Will write down my facial techniques. You can use your favourite brand of product or try my recommendations if you suffer from sensitive skin too.
First I wash my face and neck to start off from a clean base
After trying a lot of products I use either vichy or sea magik.
Directions:
1. Each morning and evening squeeze a little Gentle Cleansing Facial Wash in the palm of your hand and mix with water to create a light foam. 2. Massage over face and neck using circular movements. 3. Rinse with fresh water. Repeat if necessary.
hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/sea-magik-gentle-cleansing-facial-wash
or Vichy
If using Vichy I use on dry areas and on problem areas.
This is good for dry areas, you could just use this if you have normal or dry skin.
This is good for problem areas, you could use this if you have oily/problem skin
As I’m combination skin, this method works well. After lots of experimenting I worked this technique out for myself and really happy with it.
At the moment I use these 3 products depending on what I can get delivered. Then I do an:
exfoliation
Description
- Gentle Spa exfoliation treatment to brighten complexion.
- Spa formulation with Dead Sea Minerals. Enhanced with nourishing Coconut Oil and Shea Butter for improved skin hydration.
New and improved clean and conscious formulation. Use this mild Spa exfoliation treatment to remove dead skin cells, revealing a fresh, radiant complexion. Blended with Dead Sea Salt, Crystal Quartz, Seaweed and Irish Sea Moss. 100% fragrance free.
suitable for use on all skin types including dry or sensitive skin, also suitable for people who may be prone to eczema/psoriasis/acne. Ocean-friendly formulation.
Directions:
1. Apply to wet face and neck using light circular movements, avoiding eye area. Add water as desired to increase the gentleness of the exfoliation. 2. Remove with a damp face cloth or warm water. 3. Follow with your favourite moisturiser.
Or I use:
vichy
normaderm
3-in-1-mask-scrub-cleanser
Description
Acting as a cleanser, scrub and mask, Vichy Normaderm’s 3-in-1 Cleansing + Scrub + Mask is a one-stop solution for oily and imperfection-prone skin. When skin produces too much oil and becomes overburdened, clogged and imperfection-prone, it needs gentle care to make it feel fresh and comfortable again. Normaderm’s 3-in-1 Cleansing + Scrub + Mask combined cleanse, scrub and mask action is rich in soothing properties and clarified Clay, making it perfect for even sensitive skin.Use Normaderm’s 3-in-1 Cleansing + Scrub + Mask as a cleanser by lathering onto a damp face and rinsing off with plenty of water. Alternatively, use the cream as a daily scrub to unclog pores, and make the texture of the skin more uniform,
or use this as a mask once a week to intensely cleanse and remove dead skin cells. Apply in a thick layer and leave on for 5 minutes before rinsing away thoroughly.
Avoid the eye contour.
review
My skin is so sensitive, I am trying the two day a week exfoliation routine. If you can’t stick to a daily facial routine due to time or patience, you may find this idea something you can adhere to. If your only mildly sensitive you may prefer to exfoliate every day.
Consider investing in a spa chair
A lot of beauty bloggers were talking about product getting in their eyes and it put me off doing facials. Then we purchased a chair because I’d injured myself doing exercise at home. As it reclines, I realised it would double up as a spa day chair. Tried it out a few times and my memory has come back.
You could purchase a reclining chair for spa days or lie flat on your bed. The main thing is to put your head back rather than forward, then the product won’t go in your eyes.
Had read a book about doing your housework with facemasks or undereye patches on. Whilst this is time saving, it could be why some women are getting product in their eyes when they lean forwards. The whole point of beauty treatments are to relax. Doing housework in beauty treatments defeats the point.
Highly recommend learning to relax when doing your spa days. Really recommend a reclinning chair. Can’t find the one we purchased so need to research this idea more. You could just lie down on your setee with your head propped on a cushion. Then either listen to relaxing music or watch a ‘spa day film‘.
This will hopefully solve your problem of product getting in your eyes.
Then I apply a face mask and under eye patches at the same time
The under eye patches I use:
champneys
cooling eye pads
Product details
Hydrogel eye masks (5 sachets in a box, each sachet has 1 pair)
How to use
Open sachet and slide the eye gel masks from the tray. Peel off the thin film and gently position a mask under each eye, then dispose of the thick film. Remove the masks after 20-30 minutes and tap gently under each eye with your fingertips until any remaining product is absorbed. Use 1-2 times a week.
skin republic
under eye patches retinol
Product details
Skin Republic Retinol Hydrogel Under Eye Patches 33ml
Brightness boosting retinol helps brighten dark circles and visibly improve the appearance of pigmentation. Serum infused gel patches, rich in anti-aging actives, help smooth skin texture and visibly reduce fine lines. Enriched with vitamin B5 to soother skin. Eyes appear younger and well rested.
How to use
Cleanse skin, place one eye patch below each eye area, wear for 30 minutes, remove patches. Do not rinse.
soap-and-glory
puffy-eye-attack-under-eye-brightening-hydrogel-patches
Product details
Say “”goodb-eye”” to puffy, tired eyes with our refreshing and revitalising PUFFY EYE ATTACKâ„¢ Under-Eye Brightening Hydrogel Patches. Infused with glorious Botanical Peptides, clinically proven to reduce the appearance of dark circles and inflammation, and super-naturally good ingredients including hyper-hydrating Cucumber Fruit Juice and beautifully brightening Liquorice Root Extract, for smoother and more wide-awake looking eyes. In short, it’s the perfect perk-me-up for puffed-out peepers!
96% said tired eyes looked more awake after use*
92% said the appearance of under eye puffiness was reduced*
Pair with Soap & Glory Puffy Eye Attackâ„¢ Triple Action Jelly Eye Makeup Remover
How to use
Apply to clean, dry skin. Open foil and remove the thin film. Place the gel patch underneath your eye area. Remove the second thin film and gently pat down. Leave for 20-30 minutes to allow the cooling goodness to work its magic. To remove, gently peel off. Massage in any remaining jelly to help it absorb into the skin. Do not rinse or clean face after use.
After you take under eye product off, try soaking two cotton pads in cold water and placing over your eyes for as long as you want, this is a traditional spa treatment. If any product has got in your eyes, (which it shouldn’t of), it will flush it out. The other benefit is it is good for cooling your eye area and putting moisture in. Alternatively try the classic cucumber slices. Leave at least ten minutes to give yourself a nice relaxing treat. The longer you leave them on the more of a relaxation you get.
Then I do a:
My nose and cheeks need a good deep cleanse these days so I opt for Loreal muds
I then choose from my favourite face masks and chill out in my new home spa chair whilst watching a good ‘spa day film’
Loreal.co directed me to superdrug so have purchased a selection to try, then review.
Have a good browse at the link below, depending on your needs and concerns. You can build up a good collection from superdrug. The best thing to do is treat yourself to a selection and see what works best for you.
superdrug.com/skin/face-skin-care/face-masks
(Just discovered they have added to the range, really need some moisturising masks so will purchase the full range and review).
Then I try and put some moisture back in as the muds dry your face. Luckily I purchased a really good one pre covid.
manuka-honey-rejuvenating-face-pack-20g
The one I use is a traditional face pack, like the one in perfect people. It sets really hard, then you wash it off.
This is when I want a really indulgent lazy day relaxing. After doing the Zsa Zsa Gabor routine, I feel we have earned it. You must relax your muscles between exercise days anyway!!!
Manuka Honey Rejuvenating Face Pack
How to use:
Avoiding the eye area, spread evenly over the face and neck. Leave until almost dry then rinse off with warm water. Use 1-2 times each week depending on your skin type.
When to use:
STEP 1 – CLEANSE
STEP 2 – EXFOLIATE
STEP 3 – TONE
STEP 4 – TREAT
STEP 5 – MOISTURISE
I leave this on for about 30 minutes and just laze in my spa chair watching a spa day film.
Once the masks are washed off I apply a moisturiser to add moisture back.
Aqualia Thermal
Night Spa Night Cream
The skin loses around 500ml of moisture each day which can leave the skin feeling dry and uncomfortable. Aqualia Thermal Night Cream targets moisture loss by rehydrating all skin types with technology inspired by isotonic rehydration. A solution used by athletes consisting of water, minerals and sugar designed to replenish a dehydrated body’s natural fluids. The hydrating hyaluronic acid night cream for an added moisture boost for all skin types can be used daily before bed or as a face mask for additional moisture boost. The light fragrance helps calm and relax the mind before bedtime. Awake with skin feeling comforted, soothed and soft to touch while looking visibly fresh and radiant. Hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin.
Key Dermatological Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Vichy Mineralizing Water
Key Benefits
- Suitable for all skin types
- Fresh gel-cream texture for intense hydration and comfort overnight
- Skin appears more fresh and radiant looking
- Skin feels more supple, soft and plump
- Tested on sensitive skin under dermatological control
- Hypoallergenic
When to use:
Use daily in the evening before bed. Apply Minéral 89 then follow with Aqualia Thermal Rehydrating Serum before your Aqualia Thermal Night Cream. Can be used either as a night cream or mask for a more intense boost of hydration.
Review
Technically you should use this before bed, but I’m having to just use the products I can get at the moment.
As my skin is so sensitive vichy is one of my favourite products. It is the best product I have for putting moisture back into my skin after my detox routine.
conclusion
This is my makeshift home spa routine.
Have made it up myself with the few products I either have from before covid or am managing to get post covid.
Boots seems to be getting more efficient at getting products for us. Just had a super haul of beauty products. The new beauty advisor got hold of some vichy products really fast, one must of come straight from the vichy warehouse as it was wrapped in plastic. Really impressed and grateful as it is essential when you have sensitive skin. Also got a new body scrub and more cellulite cream. If your fed up of post covid like me, hoping this is a sign it is getting better!!!
Looking forward to experiencing pinterest when it works properly. Got an idea what it must of been like pre covid. Shopping central!!!!
Hope this simple facial idea inspired you, especially if you were frightened to do facials or use products by tutorials that weren’t accurate?
(have to say, just realised I have used a few of the ingredients I was led to believe were only for certain women and have been fine with them),
The main thing to remember is to keep your head tilted back or lay flat, when using facial products. Then relax!!!
If you have a problem sticking to complicated facial routines, this one is really easy and do – able. Added to The Zsa Zsa Gabor routine and Lizzy body spa rountine it will hopefully sort out all our post covid total body needs. If something is too hard or extreme we tend to give up which is futile. This program will get you results as it is something you will stick to as in the words of Zsa Zsa ‘it is so simple darling’
Hope this helps and you enjoy this as much as I am enjoying it!!!
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