Best At Home Facial Masks

Jan 5th 2012 at 3:45PM by Wendy Rose Gould

I believe in pampering. I believe in pampering when celebrating a major event or milestone and I believe in pampering as a form of therapy when things go awry. I believe in pampering for Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, President's Day and even Flag day. Hey, I even believe in pampering for pampering's sake.

What better way to indulge yourself than with an at home facial? Picture it now: a warm bathtub with cascading, fragrant bubbles, a glass of your favorite adult beverage and a facial to soothe and improve your pretty face.

Joanna Vargas makes some wonderful products. I'm especially a fan of her Exfoliating Face Mask, which retails $75 for 2 oz. A little goes a long way and you really only need to use it once a week, three times maximum. It buffs away dead skin cells, minimizes pores, reduces adult acne and gives you that Hollywood glow all those celebrities seem to have.

Below are a few additional at home facial products I've also tried and recommend. If I missed one of your staples, feel free to include it in the comments section below.

Y.e.s. Yes to Cucumbers Soothing Calming Facial Mask, $14.99
Queen Helene Avocado and Grapefruit Facial Masque, $3.99
Clinique Turnaround Instant Facial, $36.50
Dr. Hauschka Skin Care Dr.Hauschka Skin Care Facial Steam Bath, $34.95
Glamglow Mud Mask, $69
Kahina Beauty Antioxidant Mask, $62

Not in the mood to buy anything, but still looking for an effective facial? Head to your kitchen and scope out the refrigerator or pantry. All sorts of natural products double as beauty ingredients.

"My favorite all natural skin trick is a mask of raw honey," says Suszanne D. Leroux, president of One Love Organics. "The active enzymes in honey clarify the skin beautifully. Honey is also a humectant and it draws moisture to the skin. Its natural antibacterial and antiseptic properties are great for acne and problem skin."

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