Generally change in skin starts at the age of 30 years. After 35 years of age these changes are fast. At the age of 50 - 65 , skin undergoes more changes. If proper care is given to the skin than the phase of change can be reduced.  Skin is normally of four types: Normal skin This type of skin is soft and shiny. People of this kind of skin should get the facial done within one month. Dry skin Dry skin lacks moisture and oil. Such people should get the facial done within 15 days. Thermo herb mask is best for the dry skin. Oily skin The glands secretes more sebum, in this type of skin because of which skin is more oily. Generally, its quantity is more on head, nose and chin. This type of skin suffers from the problem of whiteheads and blackheads. Such people should get regular cleansing, toning and moisturizer tone. If they do not suffer from the problem of pimples, than they should get the facial done. Combination skin In such type of skin, head, nose and chin are oily but cheeks are dry.  Pearl facial, oxygen facial can be done on normal, dry and oily skin. Gold facial should be done after 30 years of age but skin should not be sensitive.  Aromatherapy facial gives young and fresh look to the skin.

Facial massage

(a) It has to be done once in fifteen days. (b) It takes half an hour. (c) Massage should always be done with light hands. Never do it with heavy hands. (d) Never pull the skin near the eyes. It may damage the immature wrinkles. (e) All the movements should be in upper direction. (f) It tightens the loose skin. (g) Facial should be done gradually and in a peaceful atmosphere. (h) Never do massage on skin which has pimples. (i) After massage apply face pack immediately.

Facial equipment Towel, Cotton wool, Tissue paper, Cleansing milk, Nutritious cream, Astringent, Skin freshener, Face pack Facial cleanser Clean the face pack with cleansing milk with the help of cotton wool.  Facial cream Start with neck up till head. Do it with nutritious cream. Apply more cream for dry skin. Put two fingers of two hands on chin and take them up till cheekbones in circular movement. Wipe away the extra cream from cotton wool.  Facial steam Take steam at face from boiling water. Cover the hair with towel & take steam at face for 3-4 minutes. It will open the pores of skin.  Facial toner Now dip the cotton wool with toner & put it on face. It will close the pores of skin. Now dip the cotton wool with toner & put it on face. It will close the pores of skin and clean the dirt. Apply face pack. Homemade facial mask OILY SKIN: Mix barley flour in creamy milk & apply it on face. Wash the face with lukewarm water. Home facial FACIAL WITH ICE CUBES:                                              It removes wrinkles & dark shadows under eye. Keeps your skin young. THINGS NEEDED: Milk, Cream, Face pack, Ice cubes. METHOD: Mix two spoon milk & clotted cream properly. Wash your face with cold water. Cover the hair with cloth & massage your face with cream. Facial massage technique MASSAGE BY TAPPING: Join the fingers of both the hands & massage your face in upward & downward direction. This activity should be done 4-5 times. Than tap all the face. After this keep the ice cube in cotton cloth & rub it on the face in such a manner that all the cream is removed from the face. Massage from the ice cube for at least five minutes. Than apply the face pack. You can use homemade or readymade face pack of market. Make at home facial mask (a) Grate one cucumber. Mix milk in it & half spoon gram flour. Apply it on face. After drying wash it. (b) Take one tea spoon yellow ochre, one spoon rose water, one spoon sandal powder; milk cream. Make a paste of all this & apply it on face. After drying wash it. In case of oily skin, this pack should be applied with lukewarm water. (c) Mash half of an avocado and apply to entire face. Let set for about 20 minutes and then gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth. (d) Simply cut a slice from a ripe peach and rub it all over your face. You'll look pretty silly with peach smeared on your face, but leave it on for 20 or more minutes and then rinse off. If the peaches in your supermarket are less than juice-dripping ripe, as is the case for most of the year, you can take a whole peach, pit it, and puree it in the blender and smear that on your face (and then eat the leftovers, yummy). (e) Soak 1 cup dried apricots in water until softened. Puree in blender or food processor with 2 tablespoons skim milk powder. Apply to face and let set about 15 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.

Facial spa

Steam treatment
Shut out the world for a while and breathe deeply of this relaxing and hydrating herbal steam facial. Steam opens the skin's pores while deeply cleansing and rejuvenating all the skin's layers. Using herbs in facial steams is a wonderful way to nourish your skin. All you need to make your own natural facial is a pot of water, a method of heating the water, and a towel. Therapeutic herbs can be infused in the water so that their healing benefits will become part of the steam and reach deep into your pores.

Herbs have surprising effects on the skin. Many are emollient, softening and lubricating; others hydrate and moisturize; and most are antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Licorice root is the number one herbal choice for steaming no matter what your skin type, because it helps open the pores, soothes, cleanses, and lubricates. Just break a piece of root into your steam pot. As for other herbs, for dry skin try lavender, mint or calendula; for sensitive skin try calendula, chamomile, or comfrey; for oily skin try mint, lavender, rose and/or witch hazel. Note: Those with asthma or allergies to herbs should speak to their doctor before using these herbs in a steam. Chamomile is in the ragweed family.

If you are traveling, instead of steaming your face with herb-infused water, you can use the hot-towel method. Saturate a towel with steaming hot water. Let cool enough to touch the skin, then wrap your clean face with it, and leave it on for two minutes or so.

Here are simple, seven-step directions to make your own facial steam:

Facial home steam
1. Place a handful of herbs in a pot of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes, adding water as needed.
2. Secure your hair back from your face.
3. Wash your face as usual.
4. Place the pot with the steaming water on a trivet or potholder on a table or countertop. Make a tent over your head with a towel, and hang your head over the steaming pot. Make sure not to lean close enough to the steam to scald yourself.
5. Keep your face in the steam tent for about 5 minutes.
6. Rinse your face with cool water.}
7. Follow with an astringent (for example, witch hazel) to close the pores

Best Facial creams
If you apply eye cream, or any facial cream incorrectly, it may cause your eyes to be puffy and swollen – especially in the morning.
Make sure the creams are not applied to the center corner (near your nose) of your eyes, as the cream could impact and obstruct a tear duct, which will cause swelling of the eye.

The way you sleep
If you find that your eyes are more swollen in the morning, have a look at maybe increasing height of your pillows, by adding another cushion when going to bed. The raising of your head could assist with draining excess fluids as well.

Facial treatment

Facial massage, and specially massage treatment around your eyes can assist in draining of fluids around your eyes.

Although massage can be most beneficial – it must be done correctly, with concentration and not be rushed through.

First clean your face well and then use a very light textured oil or cream as massage medium to prevent stretching or stressing this fragile skin.

You might want to look at almond oil, since this oil is wonderfully emollient, without being heavy and greasy. Another oil that you might consider is jojoba oil, but because of the high cost of pure jojoba oil, it might work out a bit expensive.

You could also look at massaging with plain aqueous cream, since it is very economical and is also great to work with.

When doing facial massage, please keep your touch SOFT and do not stretch the skin – it must be done gently.

If you have long hair, tie it away from your face before doing any facial massage to prevent the oil or cream getting into your hair.

When you are finished doing the massage, remove the oil from your eyes by gently washing the area with a very gentle cleanser, or remove the excess oil by blotting it with a tissue. Make sure to remove excess oil or cream from the corners of your eyes, otherwise, as stated above, you might land up with eyes that are even more baggy or swollen.

Massage # 1

• Place the ring finger (because it is not too strong) of each hand into the inner corners of each eye  and press down gently to the count of three seconds, relax and then slide the fingers gently underneath your eyes towards your temples . When reaching the temples, gently massage in a circular movement. Slide your fingers back gently to the inner corners of your eyes again and repeat seven times.

Massage # 2

• Place the tip of your right hand middle finger gently where your nose starts and slide it up and down to the tip of your nose  and back 10 times. Then, by using the fingertips of both the middle fingers, gently press towards your face on the point on your cheek and nostrils meet . Release the pressure, and with small circular movements, softly massage all the way up to your temple, following the bone structure under your eyes – taking about 10 seconds to do so. Massage your temples for 5 seconds and then slide your fingers, going back the same way, back to the starting point and repeat the exercise 5 times.

Homemade  Facial

A basic facial must include at least 3 elements: (1) cleansing; (2) toning; and (3) moisturizing. Additional steps might include steaming, exfoliating and masking. Each of these steps is outlined below, along with suggested recipes for you to try.

Home facial steamer
Before cleansing your skin with a gentle cleanser, it is wise to give yourself a light steam treatment to open your pores and prepare your face for cleaning. To do this, simply soak a soft towel in a bowl of comfortably warm herbal tea (chamomile is one of my favorites). Wring out the towel and place it over your face and neck area and relax until it cools slightly. You may repeat this process, as it is quite soothing.

Homemade facial cleanser
Cleanse your face with a gentle handmade cleanser such as Rose Cream Cleanser. Use upward, circular movements of the fingertips to gently stimulate the skin and help lift surface debris and excess oil. Rinse with warm water and gently pat excess moisture from face with a soft towel. If you wear heavy make-up, you might wish to repeat the cleansing process.

Skin toner
After cleansing, it is important to tone the skin using ingredients that help balance the pH of the skin, which is typically disturbed during the cleansing process. The recipe for Tone Up Tea is excellent for most skin types, and contains aloe to soothe and green tea as an effective anti-oxidant. Apply the toner with a soft cotton pad, but do not rub the skin. Rather, saturate the pad and pat the toner over the face and neck area. Do not pat skin dry. If you sense the aroma of the cider vinegar, don't worry. It disappears quickly. Apple cider vinegar is the best natural ingredient to ensure optimal pH balance for the skin. Avoid eye area when using this toner. You skin is now ready for moisturizing.

Moisturize skin
Moisturize your skin using Aromatic Facial Oil, which contains a host of soothing ingredients to add moisture and nutrients to your skin. To seal in the moisture, be sure to apply the oil while skin remains damp from applying the toner. Gently apply the oil to your face and neck using patting motions. For oily areas of skin, one application of oil should suffice. Apply twice to dry areas of skin, waiting about 2-3 minutes between applications, and being sure to moisten the skin slightly with water or toner before the second application.

Exfoliation
On occasion, you may wish to add a gentle exfoliation and mask to your treatment. You can try the recipes here, or make up your own using ingredients you have in your own kitchen. Persons with oily skin may find exfoliation beneficial once or twice a week, while people with dry skin may wish to exfoliate only once a month.

Homemade cleanser:

Rose Cream Cleanser
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 teaspoon rose hydrosol
2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Combine all ingredients in the order shown, stirring well after each one. Apply cleanser to face and neck skin, using gentle, upward sweeping motions. Rinse well. This recipe should be used within 2 days and makes enough for two cleanings.

Tone Up Tea
1 cup distilled water
1 heaping tablespoon dried green tea leaves
1 heaping tablespoon dried chamomile flowers
1 tablespoon rose hydrosol
1 tablespoon aloe vera gel
3 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
3 teaspoon lemon juice (optional addition for oily skin)

Heat distilled water until boiling. Remove from heat and add green tea and chamomile. Steep for 15 minutes and strain out plant material. Add rose hydrosol, aloe vera and vinegar (and lemon juice, if using) and stir well. Pour into a clean bottle and label. Shake well to ensure the mix. Store in refrigerator for best results and use within 3 weeks.

Facial cleanser
Aromatic Facial Oil
3 tablespoons jojoba oil
3 tablespoons rose hips seed oil (or 3 tbsp. hazelnut oil for oily skin)
2 drops rose essential oil
3 drops lavender essential oil
2 drops geranium essential oil
2 drops palmarosa essential oil

In a glass bowl or dish, combine oils with essential oils. Stir with a clean pop sickle stick or plastic utensil to combine. Pour into a clean bottle, preferably one with a medicine dropper so you can apply the oil using the dropper. After cleansing and toning, and while skin remains a bit damp, apply a bit of the moisturizer using gentle patting motions. Do not rub the oil into the skin. Rather, just gently pat it onto the skin and it will absorb readily within a few minutes.

Exfoliation face
Oats & Aloe Exfoliant
1 tablespoon finely ground oats
1 tablespoon finely ground almonds
1 tablespoon aloe vera gel

Combine ingredients in a bowl and stir until well mixed. Apply to face and neck skin after cleansing and before toner is applied, using gentle circular motions. Rinse well with warm water and gently pat excess moisture from face. Follow with facial mask.

Facial Mask
2 tablespoons white clay
3 tablespoons whipping cream
1 tablespoon rose hydrosol

Combine all ingredients together in a bowl and stir until a paste-like consistency is achieved. If mixture is too runny, add a bit more clay and stir. If mixture is not smooth enough, add a bit more hydrosol. Spread over clean face as the step immediately preceding application of facial toner, avoiding eye area and lips. Rest for 10-15 minutes. Rinse with warm, water and pat excess water from face.