3 DIY Face Peels You Can Do at Home
These easy-to-create face peels will remove dead skin cells for a clearer, smoother complexion.
Peels are essentially an exfoliation process that removes dead skin cells, mainly through the use of acids that loosen the bond between the cells, and dissolve debris away. Here, we share three DIY chemical peels that you can make at home. As with all products, you may find one that feels the best to you or gives you the results you most want. Try them all to find out which one is your favorite!
1. Sugar Peel
Ingredients:
1/4 cup of sugar
1/4 cup yogurt
Combine the sugar and the yogurt to make a paste. Using your fingers apply to the entire face while avoiding the eyes. Let the peel rest for about 15 minutes, and remove with cool water and a towel if necessary. This peel will help restore hydration and even out dark spots.
2. Peel for Wrinkles
Ingredients
1 egg white
½ cup of de-seeded cucumber pulp
1 tsp lemon juice
Beat one egg white and mix it with cucumber pulp. Add a teaspoon of lemon juice and mix well, creating a paste. Apply the finished product to your face and allow it to sit for 20 minutes before rinsing it off with water. This combination of egg whites, which naturally smooths wrinkles, with cucumbers will help de-wrinkle and moisturize the skin and is the perfect peel for springtime skin.
3. Sensitive Skin Peel
Ingredients:
1 cup green tea
1 cup of chamomile tea
1 small cucumber
1 tsp unflavored gelatin
4 ounces of water
The green tea calms irritated skin, while the cucumber provides ascorbic acid (vitamin C), which can soothe skin irritations and help reduce swelling.
Steep the chamomile and green teas together in approximately 4 oz of water and add the unflavored gelatin. Blend a cucumber until it resembles the consistency of a paste and add the cucumber juice to the tea and gelatin mixture. Before applying to your face, allow the mix to cool in the refrigerator for about a half an hour to thicken it up. Apply to your face for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it completely dries, and then peel off the mask using warm water.
The Lantana Spa at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa.
The Lantana Spa at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa starts with an analysis of your skin. Natural and highly active masks and serums are chosen to promote your skin’s natural balance, health and radiance. The spa offers varied treatments for relaxation and refreshment of the face, the body and the soul. The Lantana Spa also offers the Kerstin Florian Correcting At-Home Professional Peel, which includes the following ingredients:
• Glycolic & Lactic Acids – natural exfoliants slough skin surface and promote cell turnover
• Salicylic Acid – lifts away impurities, relieves congested pores and inhibits bacterial growth
• Phytic Acid – boosts brightness and cell turnover as it reinforces skin’s natural defenses
• Oleanic Acid, Olive Leaf Extract & Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract – soothing anti-inflammatory and anti- bacterial botanicals help clear skin and reduce sensitivity
• Matrixyl 3000 – powerful peptide complex promotes reduction in wrinkle depth as it improves smoothness, tone and tissue strength
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Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk