As fall arrives, it’s the perfect opportunity to change up your skin routine with an at-home mini facial. This steam, scrub and mask could only get better with a hot cup of cider and cozy blanket–a fall facial is the perfect way to unwind a little, with the added bonus of having glowing skin afterwards!
Clove & Rosemary Facial Steam
Steam is essential in a facial as it opens pores, softens skin, increases circulation and allows better penetration of various serums and moisturizers.
- 1 tablespoon rosemary (fresh or dried)
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- Pot of boiling water
- Heat safe bowl (ceramic/glass)
- Towel (large enough to cover your shoulders, head and bowl)
Start with freshly washed skin. Boil a pot of water and add the cloves and rosemary. Transfer to a heat safe bowl and place on flat countertop. Immediately drape a towel over your face, shoulders, and bowl, keeping your face about 10-18 inches from the steam.
Firming Pumpkin Spice Facial Scrub
- 1 cup brown sugar (the finer the better)
- 1/2 cup rosehip oil
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vitamin E oil or oil from a few vitamin E capsules
Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Apply to clean skin using your ring and pinky fingertips and warm water. Gently move the scrub around your face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Once you’ve done a few rotations over your face, rinse with warm water. Remember, the lighter the pressure the better!
Vitamin C Cranberry Facial Mask
Rich in antioxidants and vitamins C and K, cranberries are a powerful facial ingredient that tones and feeds the skin. Yogurt and organic maple syrup will soothe and hydrate and irritation or dryness.
- A handful of fresh cranberries (7-9 should be plenty)
- 1 teaspoon organic maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon plain organic yogurt
Combine all ingredients in small bowl. Apply with fingertips to face and neck, leave on for 15 minutes before washing off with warm water. Follow with moisturizer or serum.
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Nice article, I just want to suggest all readers drink 3-4 litre water every day, and 1 glass of warm water every morning which will reduce your toxins and extract it from your body which will help to have a glow skin.
You write Cranberries – but it is Red Currants you have in the bowl….which you do you use? They are both rich in vitamins…
Ooo that Pumpkin Spice Facial Scrub looks delish!
The Vitamin C Cranberry Mask sounds amazing! Would love to try this!
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These look amazing, thank you for sharing. I’ve always wanted to make some home beauty products.
Hi!
How long does the cranberry facial mask last for? Do you keep it in the fridge? Looks like a dream. Just stumbled upon your website, the rest of my evening is sorted. Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful ideas x
Your photos are so gorgeous! It makes me want to refresh my skin with your suggestions straight away! Have a lovely day, Iga Berry x
I’ve always wanted to try an at home facial steam and this might just be the excuse I needed – they always look so good whenever I see other people do them
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Wow ! Great idea. Thank you very much.
Next time I’ll post a story about rosemary as well. I love the smell!