Tres Gay Beauty: The Facial

For those of you over the age of thirty, and some of you even younger, time, sun, and all your many vices seem to be reflected in your face. If you're like me and smoke (trying to quit), and enjoy your cocktails (not trying to quit), you have even more reason to treat your face with greater care, because nicotine and alcohol are two of the major causes for premature aging of the skin.

Along with your daily shaving, cleansing, and moisturising, why not add a Saturday morning facial to your regimen? A weekly home facial is not difficult, doesn't take a lot of time, and can leave your face looking fresh, young, and ready for more partying.

Exfoliating:
First, shave. After shaving, use an exfoliating cream, one that has just a slight grittiness to it. This removes the dead skin and top layer of your skin. Although your razor does do some exfoliating, it doesn't get to that top layer of skin, and if you're using an electric razor, honey, you're not exfoliating at all.

Mud, Mayo, and Other Masking Mayhem:
Okay, now it's time for the mask. This is when you get to place a towel wrapped like a turban around your head, wear a mud mask, and chase your partner around with a wire coat hanger yelling, "Christine!!!!!" Now, you don't have to purchase expensive masks (though they are fun), because you probably already have what you need right in your refrigerator.

For Oily Skin: Take a large egg, crack it open, and toss the yoke. Take those egg whites and beat 'em silly. Then, mask this egg white mixture onto your face. Now, try to keep your face still, because you want this to dry on your face without cracking. As it dries, you'll feel it tightening, and you can fan your face with your latest Instinct Magazine (then, of course, read it). Leave on for about 15-20 minutes, and wash it off (best in the shower).

For Dry/Normal Skin: Take that same beaten egg white, and mix in a teaspoon of mayonnaise, yep, you heard me, mayonnaise, though you can also use olive oil. Adding this will moisturize your face. Leave on for about 15-20 minutes, and wash it off (again, best in the shower).
Tone it Down a Bit, Will You?
Toners help smooth and refresh your face, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and you can purchase toners at any drugstore. Toners increase circulation, gives your face a healthy glow, while hydrating your skin and restoring your skin's natural PH balance. However, although a nice addition to your facial, s toner is not essential.

You're special, admit it, so treat yourself to a weekly facial. It's easy, it's decadent, and it's a nice way of keeping your face healthy-looking.