If you have been wondering how you can do a full face facial treatment at home by yourself, know that you have come to the right page since we will teach you the 7 steps of a facial.
1.Cleanse
Gently massage the cleanser on your face to remove the dirt and oils and then rinse it off. Use a cleanser that is appropriate for your skin type.
*For oily, acne prone skin you can use Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash
*For dry, mature and normal skin you can use Cerave Hydrating Cleanser
You can buy these cleansers from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, shop C15. WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order for countrywide delivery.
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2.Steam
Steam with a Facial Steamer like this one. Steaming increases blood flow to the skin, hydrates it and dilates the pores making extractions easier.
If you don’t have a steamer, put hot water in a bowl, cover your head with a towel and lean over the bowl with your face 7 inches from the hot water for 10 minutes.
3.Exfoliate
Exfoliation removes the dead cells on the surface of the skin which helps the other skincare products penetrate it better. Use an exfoliator that is appropriate for your skin concern.
*For oily, acne prone skin use a BHA or Beta Hydroxy Acid. A good example is Paula’s Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant.
*For dry, mature and normal skin use a AHA or Alpha Hydroxy Acid. A good example is Naturium 10% Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Gel or Paula’s Choice 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant with glycolic acid.
You can buy these exfoliants from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, shop C15. WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order for countrywide delivery.
Extract (Optional)
Use a comedone extractor for this step. First clean the comedone extractor and then place it on the skin with the hole over the whitehead. Press it downwards into the skin to remove the contents.
You can buy a comedone extractor from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, shop C15. WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order for countrywide delivery.
4.Mask
Use a mask that addresses your skincare concern.
*For oily, acne prone skin use a clay mask. Aztec Indian Healing Bentonite Clay Mask and Sheth Naturals Bentonite Clay Mask are good examples. Apply the mask on your face and leave it on for 10-20 minutes before wiping it off with a damp face cloth.
*For dry and normal skin you can use a hydrating sheet mask. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Face Mask is a good example.
*For mature skin you can use a collagen mask. Ebanel Hyaluronic Collagen Sheet Mask is a good example.
You can buy these masks from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, shop C15. WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order for countrywide delivery.
5.Treat
Treat your skin with a serum that addresses your skincare concern.
*For oily acne prone skin you can use a salicylic acid serum. A good example is La Roche Posay Salicylic Acid Serum.
*For dry and normal skin you can use a hyaluronic acid serum. A good example is La Roche Posay Hyalu + B5 Serum or The Ordinary 2% Hyaluronic Acid or Cerave Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid.
*For mature skin you can use a retinol serum. A good example is La Roche Posay Retinol + B3 Serum or The Ordinary 1% Retinol.
*For hyperpigmented (dark patches) skin you can use a serum with niacinamide, alpha arbutin or vitamin C. A good example is La Roche Posay 10% Niacinamide Serum or The Ordinary 10% Niacinamide Serum or Cerave Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid.
*For dull skin you can use a serum with vitamin C. A good example is La Roche Posay 10% Vitamin C Serum or Cerave Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid.
You can buy these serums from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, shop C15. WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order for countrywide delivery.
6.Moisturize
Use a moisturizer that addresses your skincare concern and is appropriate for your skin type.
*For oily, acne prone skin you can use Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Moisturizer.
*For dry and normal skin you can use Cerave Daily Moisturizing Lotion.
*For mature skin you can use Neutrogena Retinol Moisturizer with SPF 30.
You can buy these moisturizers from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, shop C15. WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order for countrywide delivery.
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7.Sunscreen
Use a sunscreen that is appropriate for your skin type.
*For oily, acne-prone skin and dry skin and normal skin and mature skin you can use the La Roche Posay Invisible Shaka Fluid SPF 50 Sunscreen.
You can buy this sunscreen from our Nairobi Almasi Skincare Shop located on Moi Avenue, Sawa Mall, 3rd floor, shop C15. WhatsApp +254 721 963 156 to order for countrywide delivery.
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Follow these steps if you are not able to come to our Almasi Skincare Clinic for the best facial treatment in Nairobi Kenya and you will attain healthy, glowing skin.
FAQ
When is the best time to do a facial treatment at home?
The best time to do a facial treatment at home is in the evening just before going to bed since the skin is in repair mode at night.
How often should you get a facial?
You should get a professional facial once every 4 to 6 weeks.
How much does a facial cost in Kenya?
The price of a facial in Kenya depends on where it is done and ranges from Ksh 3,000 to Ksh 20,000. The price of a facial treatment at home in Kenya depends on the products you use and is around Ksh 1500 since all the products can be used several times.
Share in the comments your tips on how you do the best facial treatment at home.