It’s January, which means the majority of us will be suffering too much wine, cheese or otherwise. But put that all to one side for a moment and feel infinitely better at the prospect of an at-home DIY spa facial, that won't cost you an arm and a leg.
All you need to do is draw upon your favourite skincare staples (cleanser, oil/or serum, acid and a cream), get your trusty hands at the ready, and follow international facialist and wellbeing expert, Abigail James' guide on what to apply and how.
Ready, steady, glow...

1) Give Yourself 20 Minutes
This isn’t about a 5-minute fling with a sheet mask. Let’s get real: if you want spa-style results, you need to put in the time – ideally 20 minutes minimum, according to James.
‘A face mask alone is never going to give you the results of a more focused at-home facial. You need to super-charge your products with massage at every step to really get the best from them.’ Schedule your at-home spa sesh on Sunday evenings, to compensate for a slightly slapdash routine in the week and ensure you wake on Monday good to glow.
Twenty. Whole. Minutes. is a long time when you're a parent, but trust us, you deserve it!
This article originally appeared on our sister site, Grazia.
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