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How Japanese women take care of their face skin? By Lisa Kramer | Facials are some of the most popular skincare spa treatments. Professional facials, when well done, can help to maintain the skin tone for longer time and of course they help to keep the skin clean of impurities (that open the pores and make the skin look dull). No beauty-conscious, proud Japanese woman ever wants to go through life with a dirty face, but the price of professional face care can be very expensive, particularly at high-end day spas. However, if you can have facials even once in a while they are great not only for your skin, but also to relax you. British actress Gillian Taylforth also attributes her youthful looks to regular facials. Here is the procedure perfected by Japanese women for taking care of their face skin at home. Depending on you skin type you may do a facial every week or at least every other week. | |
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| You can do a face care at home with very few ingredients and in just about 30 minutes. Let us emphasize that there is probably no substitute for a proper skincare done by a professional aesthetician but when you cannot afford to pay her, it is best to do at least do a facial by yourself. Here is how to do it:
What will you need? Lukewarm water
Skin cleanser
Exfoliant
Cotton balls
Skin tonic
Skin mask
Optional 1 chamomile tea bag or ¼ cup of chamomile tea
Clean towel  Preparation prior to the face care treatment
Timing. Set about 30 minutes for this activity. Select the place where you will do your skin treatment, preferably your bathroom or bedroom. You will need to lie down for the face mask and will need a chair to sit down for the other steps (you may also stand if you wish).
Organization: Make sure that you have everything that you will need in one place. This is a relaxing activity, so make sure you have everything handy and no last minute rushes.
Steamy stuff: You will steam your face to open the pores in the skin and let the impurities out. You can put about 5 cups of water to boil. You can use only plain water or add some herbs such as chamomile, lavender, calendula or other calming herbs. You can also use a couple of drops of chamomile, rose or lavender essential oil (just 2 or 3 drops; you do not want to irritate your eyes). If you have roses at home, you can put rose petals in the water. Make the chamomile tea and put some ice cubes to make it cold. If you do not have the tea, simply use cold water. Submerge two pieces of cotton; you will use them to relax your eyes during the face mask. | Recommended links: The process for at home face care At home facials How to do a mini facial Right way to take out blackheads |
