Give Yourself a Facial At Home For Under $10!

Hi Everyone!
Summer can take a huge toll on your skin from sun damage and the drying effects of salt water and chlorine in the pool. I notice in the summer my skin can very easily get red and irritated and many times flaky if I'm a little stingy with the sunscreen, so here is an easy way to refresh your skin without spending a lot of money on spa or salon services!
What you will need:

Lemon Juice- $1.00 at the grocery store
Exfoliating glove- $1.00 at Dollar Store
Face mask- $4.00 at TJ Maxx
Lotion- $4.00 at CVS
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Step 1: Start with clean skin with no makeup or products on it. Run some hot water under the faucet until its too your liking. Run the exfoliating glove under the water and begin to scrub your face in circular motions to remove all the dead skin cells and flaking skin.
Step 2: Rinse your face with warm water and dry with a clean towel.
Step 3: Take your lemon juice on a cotton ball and apply all over your face avoiding your eyes. The lemon juice loosens any blackheads and dirt you may have stuck in your pores and it is a natural alternative to all those harsh peels that can cost a fortune. Once you have covered your skin rinse off the juice with warm water and dry with a towel.
       Tip: The lemon juice is very acidic so don't leave on your skin for long as it may begin to sting.
Step 4: Apply your face mask all over your face and leave on for 10-15 minutes. I used a purifying mask but your welcome to use any kind you like. I highly recommend going to either CVS or TJ Maxx because they have really high quality masks that are reasonably priced.
Step 5: Once your mask is dried rinse it off with warm water and completely dry your skin with a towel.
Step 6: Apply a good amount of moisturizer or lotion on your face.


Once you are finished your skin should feel soft and smooth and be much cleaner. This routine really does wonders for my skin and all the supplies were around $10 altogether. Everything lasts a very long time so you don't have to worry about spending $10 each time your give yourself a facial. Compared to salon and spa services, the least expensive facial I've seen is $30! That's crazy and completely unnecessary for something you can easily do at home! You are welcome to swap products for the ones that work for you since everyone's skin is different, so experiment and have fun! 
-Miranda