Step 1. Prepare your facial products
To remove any makeup start with an oil cleanser, such as the Stone Crop Cleansing Oil, and then rinse or remove with a warm cloth.
Step 2. Cleanse
It’s time for cleansing! Once makeup is all removed, double-cleanse by massaging a small amount of another cleanser into your face and neck for 1-3 minutes. Not only do facial massages allow your skin to better absorb the product, but they encourage the flush of fluid in your face that causes puffiness. Make sure to push the skin up as you massage to give your face a natural lift. Gently smooth forehead and eye area wrinkles as you go. This will relax the facial muscles. Rinse thoroughly.
Step 3. Tone
Next, spray a toner. Remember the neck and decolletage (avoid the eye area here), as they are the first areas, other than the face, to show the visible signs of ageing. Toners are great to treat skin concerns and allow for better absorption of products that follow. Toners such as Lime Refresh Tonique will help balance shine on the T-zone, and keep a mattified complexion.
Step 4. Steam
Pour boiled water into a large bowl and place your skin six inches away while covering your head with a towel to trap the steam. This will soften your pores and prepare your skin for exfoliation and absorption. You can steam up to 10 minutes, two minutes at a time.
Step 5. Exfoliate
Gently massage an exfoliant into the skin. If using a granular exfoliant, be careful not to scrub or drag, particularly around the delicate eye area where the skin is thinner. Massaging an exfoliant onto your skin gently removes dead skin cells and any remaining dirt or makeup. Rinse thoroughly.
Step 6. Facial Masking
It’s masking time! Apply a thin, even layer of your mask (it may be tempting to go thick, but it’s not necessary) and leave on for 5 to 10 minutes before removing with a damp face cloth. For extra facial benefit, employ your former massaging techniques to maximise absorption and natural lift. Remember to include your neck and decolletage.
Step 7. Massage
To deeply hydrate the skin, reach for your facial oil or moisturiser for another massage. Gently knead your face for 5-10 minutes before removing with a warm face cloth.
Step 8. Apply serum
Now to treat your concerns. Apply a serum that targets your skin concern and gently press 1-2 drops into your skin. For example the Marine Flower Peptide Serum is enhanced with unique plant peptides and marine flower technology to rejuvenate, lift, firm and improve the visible signs of ageing.
Step 9. Eyecare
Next, you want to target dark under-eye circles, puffiness or fine lines around your eyes. Reach for your favourite eye cream, lightly blending and tapping the product until it’s absorbed.
Step 10. Moisturising
Take your moisturiser and apply a thin layer to the face, neck and decolletage. And you’re done with your first at-home facial!