Just because the past year has had us cooped up at home more doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice self-care and great skin. While we love welcoming you to Jalan for your skincare and body work needs, we recognize some guests haven’t been able to come to the spa regularly for a whole host of reasons.

So let’s talk about DIY skincare and spa day ideas! While we recommend you join us at Jalan for regular professional facials, we understand that life happens, and this year has been trickier than ever. Treating yourself to a home facial is a great way to maintain your amazing results from a Jalan facial until your next appointment.

DIY Home Facial

Prep

Moisten a few washcloths, and roll them up. Heat in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time, rotating them periodically until hot to the touch. Remove towels from the microwave and place a dry towel over the top to keep in the heat.
Steep two chamomile tea bags as you prepare the towels to use on your eyes during the mask step of your facial.
If you own a fan brush or a foundation brush, be sure to wash it thoroughly before beginning so you can use it to apply product to your face. It does not need to be fully dry to use during your facial. No brush? No problem! Fingertips work just fine!

Let’s Begin!

Cleanse

Dampen your face and massage your cleanser of choice into your skin for a minute and a half, taking it down your neck about a third of the way. Rinse with water at the sink, and pat dry with a clean hand towel.

Exfoliate

Next, make your own gentle facial scrub (see recipes below) or use your favorite facial exfoliating product. Rub a small amount of product between your hands to distribute evenly and gently massage exfoliant into your skin. Use gentle, circular motions, starting at the forehead and working your way down the face and neck, and then rinse.

Tone

Optional: use a cotton ball lightly soaked in toner. Jurlique’s Activating Water Essence is a great option, sold in-store at Jalan! Sweep the cotton ball all over the face and neck.

Mask

Select a facial mask of your choice. If using a sheet mask, like Elemental Herbology’s Nutrition Infusion Sheet Mask, follow the instructions on the back of the packet. If using a loose mask, like Jurlique’s Moisture Replenishing Mask, use your fingertips or a clean fan or foundation brush to apply.

Relax & Deep Breaths

Once you’ve applied your mask, drain your tea bags and place over your eyes. Follow with one of your steamed towels, but be sure to test the temperature first on your wrist. Sit back and relax with the warm towel draped over your face for 10 minutes. The steam will open your pores to maximize the benefits of your mask!

Remove the mask using another warm damp towel, then pat dry with a hand towel.

Serum

Apply a pea-sized amount of serum all over the face and neck with light, sweeping motions. Pat the product into the skin with your fingertips until it is absorbed.

Moisturize

Finally, apply a small amount of your favorite moisturizer all over the face and neck. Pat the product into the skin with your fingertips until you feel it is well-absorbed.

DIY Facial Scrubs

Hydrating Scrub

1 tbsp oatmeal (blended into a coarse powder)
2 tsp almond oil (you can also use coconut or jojoba)
1-2 tbsp brown or white sugar
1 tbsp plain yogurt
1 tbsp milk

DIY Brightening Scrub

1 tbsp coffee grounds
2 tbsp plain yogurt
2 tsp cocoa (not sweetened)

Self-Care Essentials

So you’ve completed your home facial, but the relaxation isn’t over! If time permits, why not continue the self-care? Whether it be a bubble bath, or cozying up with a good book and a warm neck pillow, we’ve got you covered! Here are a few of our favorite self-care essentials from the Jalan Shop.

Susan’s CBD Bath Bombs

There’s truly nothing better than enjoying a bath with candles and a bath bomb after a long day. We love the CBD and CBD Magnesium Bath Bombs from Susan’s CBD!

Backyard Candles

These eco-friendly candles come in an up-cycled coconut shell, and are made with all natural soy/coconut wax. Bonus: Once you’ve burned the whole candle, you can reuse the shell for a jewelry holder!

Mother Earth Pillows

We carry a variety of Mother Earth pillows, from trigger point neck pillows to migraine pillows. They’re filled with golden flax seed and Mother Earth’s herbal blends, for ultimate relaxation! The removable and washable cover makes it easy to clean and you can warm them in the microwave or chill in the freezer depending on your needs and preference.

Now that you have plenty of DIY spa day ideas, we hope you get the chance to schedule the “me time” you deserve! Relax and enjoy and we hope to see you soon at Jalan for your next appointment!

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