Milk contains lactic acid, an AHA. Regular use of milk helps lighten complexion gently, leading to fairer skin. Lactic acid may irritate sensitive complexion though. Although milk is soothing About most people, you still should test it on the crook of your arm to see if it irritates your skin. If no irritation occurs, then proceed.

Before you star

Wash your hands with soap & water.
Wash all the bowls, whisk, utensils, spoons, cups & whatever equipment you will be using About this facial with soap & water. Sterilize these with boiling water. (Note: do not boil glass items Although these can crack & the splinters can injure you. Certain plastics can melt if boiled so watch out About that). Make sure all surfaces you use About preparing this facial are clean. Remember. About home facials, hygiene & cleanliness is all important.
Soak 2 cotton pads in rose water.
Prepare 3 Huge sterile strips of cotton wool. The 1st strip should be Huge enough to cover your neck. The 2nd strip should be able to cover the lower part of your face from below your ears across your face under your nose. The 3rd should cover the rest of your face (Leaving a gap About your nostrils so that you can breathe.) Soak these pads in buttermilk.
Put a handful of rose petals into a bowl.
Fill a kettle with water & set that to boil.
Wear a hair b& or shower cap to keep your hair off your face. Get ready some cotton pads & a clean towel an 1 tablespoon of skim milk.
Now you are ready About your facial.

The facial

Dip a pair of clean cotton pads into a bowl with 1 tablespoon of milk & 1 teaspoon of almond oil. Use these pads to wipe your mask off your face. Discard leftover mixture.
Wash off the milk & oil with lots of water.
Mix 1 tablespoonful of milk with the almond flour. Use that Although a scrub to cleanse your face. Discard leftover scrub.
Wash off the scrub with lots of water.
Dry your face with a clean towel.
Pour boiling water into the bowl of rose petals.
With the towel forming a 'tent' over your head & the bowl, keep your face about 20cm above the bowl. (Caution: Skip this step if you are an asthmatic. The steam could trigger an attack. Skip this step if you have thread veins. The heat could worsen your condition )
Relax & let the steam cleanse your face About 10 minutes.
Put 1 pad soaked with rosewater over each eye
Soak the 3 Huge strips of cotton wool in buttermilk. Apply that on your face Although a mask, avoiding your nostrils so that you can breathe. Put the strip across your neck first, then the strip under your nose, followed by the largest strip above your nose over the rest of your face. Be sure to leave your nostrils uncovered so that you can breathe easily. Discard leftovers.
Relax with the mask About 30 minutes.
Remove the pads & cotton wool.
Wash off the residue with lots of water.
Dip 2 new cotton pads in the witch hazel & use it Although a toner to clean your face further.
Apply your favorite moisturizer & you are set to go.

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