A Salon-Style Facial At Home

Want glowing skin, but don't have the time to get to a salon? Here's all you need to give yourself a salon-style facial at home.

A facial is a pampering experience that can have great benefits for your skin, too. While it may be ideal to have monthly salon facial, not everyone can afford the time or expense. Instead, you can create a private spa retreat in the comfort of your own home.

'While professional salon treatments offer optimum results, home facials help remove dead skin cells to freshen the skin and improve tone,' says skin specialist. 'They also give the skin and energizing pick-me-up.'

A facial allows you to boost your regular skincare routine with selected products and simple salon techniques to improve skin tone and luster. Exfoliation treatment gives dull complexions a radiance hit, while deep cleansing and steaming benefits all skin types, helping to open pores and allow the skin to be receptive to treatment products.

A mask treatment allows you to address your individual skin concerns. Those with dehydrated or sagging skin my opt for a rich, creamy, lifting mask, such as Estee Lauder Resilience Lift Extreme Ultra Firming Mask. Those with oily skins should consider a purifying or cleansing mask - such as Almay Oil Control Clay Mask for Normal to Oily Skin. Those with dull skin can look for an energizing or refining mask to promote oxygen flow and improve skin color, such as Avon's Dramatic Smoother Facial Mask. People with combination skin - say, an oily T-zone and dry cheeks and neck - can use two masks: the cleansing mask on the T-zone and moisture-rich mask on dehydrated areas.

When you're ready to treat yourself at home, find a quiet space and set aside at least 30 minutes for some 'me' time. Take the phone off the hook and tell your family you are not to be disturbed.