All You Need to Create an At-Home Spa Is a Washcloth
Going to the spa is not always top priority, but we still want to give our skin the attention it deserves. Allure sat down with celebrity facialist Ling Chan and learned how to DIY a spa-level facial. I think we can all agree that a facial isn't really a facial unless you're lying down, having delicious creams spread all over your face, and listening to the sounds of a distant seashore. But according to Ling Chan, a facialist who has ministered to Gisele Bündchen and Uma Thurman (and who owns two New York City spas and has her own skin care line), you really can make your skin smoother, softer, and less irritable by re-creating the professional experience at home. So this weekend, pour yourself a nice glass of cucumber water and follow these steps for some serious self-pampering. No shortcuts. "For an at-home facial that yields truly professional results, you can't skip steps or skimp on products," says Chan. "Every true facial should include exfoliat...