CrazyBusy Tip: How to Give Yourself an At-Home Facial
Give yourself an inexpensive, at-home facial with products from your neighborhood health store (or larger “everything” store like WalMart or Fred Meyer). You’ll need:
• A carrier oil, like olive or almond oil (or jojoba oil, which is excellent for reducing puffiness)*
• Lavender essential oil**
• Clary Sage essential oil**
Mix together ½ tsp. carrier oil, 2 drops lavender, and 1 drop clary sage. Rub together in your palm, then smooth over your clean face. Massage in a circular motion without pulling on your skin.
Why these particular oils? Lavender has a calming effect and is useful for healing skin irritations. Clary Sage acts as a mood stabilizer. This is a wonderful blend to use when feeling stressed or anxious.
* If you use almond oil and find yourself developing a rash anywhere on your body, you are probably allergic to it. Switch to a different oil. Never use peanut oil for a facial – it’s notorious for clogging pores.
**Be sure the oils you buy are essential oils and not fragrance oils.
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