An At Home Facial Treatment - Great for Winter Skin!

This DIY beauty treatment is a complete 4-step routine you can do in your kitchen, and it's great for smoothing and brightening dull, lifeless winter skin.

This facial routine comes from The Daintree Eco Lodge and Spa in Australia.

Daintree Spa Facial Treatment

Step 1 - Steam to Open Pores

• 4 1/2 cups boiling water

• 3 leaves of lemon myrtle

• 3 leaves of eucalyptus

• 1 Tbsp fresh peppermint leaves or 2 drops of peppermint oil

- In a large bowl, add all ingredients to the boiling water and let steep 2 minutes. Drape a large towel over your head and the steaming bowl; remain under the towel to benefit from the steam for 5 minutes.

Step 2 - Exfoliate

• 1 tsp finely grated lime zest

• 1 Tbsp honey (add a drop of eucalyptus oil)

• 1 tsp ground macadamia nuts (grind finely in a blender)

• lemon myrtle leaves (reserved from steam bowl)

- Mix all ingredients in a small bowl. Gently massage onto your face, avoiding the eye area. Remove with a warm washcloth and rinse with a splash of cool water. Gently pat face dry.

Step 3 Facial Mask

• 2 Tbsp heavy cream

• 1 Tbsp honey with a drop of eucalyptus oil

• 2 tsp dried lavender flowers

• 2 tsp dried jasmine flowers

• 1 tsp grated orange zest

- Whip together the cream and honey, then add the remaining ingredients. Apply to face and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove with a warm washcloth and splash of cool water.

Step 4 Hydrate

- Following the facial mask, hydrate your skin with a few drops of macadamia nut oil (or other vegetable or nut oil, such as grapeseed or almond). Blot excess oil with a tissue.

Your skin will feel fresh and invigorated!

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