How To Do A DIY Facial For Next To Nothing

What you’ll need:
Honey
Coconut oil
A camomile tea bag
Apple cider vinegar
Ground oats
Brown sugar 
Lemon juice
An orange
Cotton rounds or a face cloth 
A bowl of hot water

Step 1: Cleanse
“With any type of facial, the first step should always be to ensure you start with a clean base. You can combine 1 teaspoon honey and 1 tablespoon coconut oil to make an effective cleanser. Honey has antimicrobial qualities, and it cleans your face without stripping your skin of natural oils.” 

Step 2: Tone
“Grab a chamomile tea bag, soak it in hot water until it cools down and then take a cotton pad or soft face cloth, soak it in the tea, and wipe it on the skin. An alternative toner option? Mix one part apple cider vinegar with four parts water which is also super effective at cleansing the skin.”

Step 3: Steam
“Fill a bowl with hot water and position your face over the bowl with a towel over your head to let your skin open. A good old-fashioned bowl with slices of oranges will do a fantastic job of softening the skin and opening the pores.”

Step 4: Mask
"Choose your face mask based on whatever current issues your skin is facing. But generally, this clarifying oat mask is a winner if you’ve got a bit of congestion. Regulate skin’s pH with apple cider’s high levels of alpha-hydroxy acids and remove excess oil and buildup with ground oats which contain saponins, a naturally powerful cleanser. Combine 3 teaspoons ground oats and ¼ teaspoon apple cider in a bowl until a smooth paste forms. Then add ¼ tablespoon lemon juice and ½ tablespoon brown sugar; stir until the mixture is even. Apply to freshly cleansed skin and let sit for five to 10 minutes, allowing ingredients to penetrate top layers of the skin. Then rub in circular motions to exfoliate and increase blood-flow. Rinse off with warm water and pat dry with a towel.”

Step 5: Moisturise 
“After removing the mask, it’s time to layer on a moisturiser — with the overall goal being hydration. The general rule of thumb when applying hydrating products is to apply them from thinnest to thickest. For a good DIY face moisturiser though, I’d steer clear of essential oils as they can be really irritating but I would still opt for oil. My favourite? Rosehip oil. Not only is it affordable but it’s super rich and nourishing as well as being light enough for helping combat redness, inflammation and breakouts.

"Give yourself a facial massage to boost blood circulation and lymphatic drainage and you’ll be left with smoother than smooth skin.”