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Before you begin:

• Set aside enough time to give yourself a treat.

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

• Play soft music in the background (such as the Golden Door CD)

• Make eye compresses (moisten two cotton pads with Confidante Toner or water). Press them into circular pads and place them in the refrigerator to cool (or you may wish to use thin slices of cucumber).

Golden Door Home Facial


A facial can freshen the appearance of the skin by removing dead cells so that skin is polished and refined. Your skin actually reflects light more evenly in the absence of an uneven layer of old cells. You look, quite literally, radiant. During harsh times of the year, especially winter, we tend to think that our skin is dry and we shouldn't be giving ourselves a facial. But actually, in addition to improving skin tone and color, a facial helps the skin receive moisturizer better by removing dead surface cells.

Follow these seven steps year-round to achieve the "Golden Door Glow."
  1. Cleanse your face and neck with appropriate cleanser – Confidante Cleanser, Imbue Milky Cleanser, or Oily Skin Treatment Cleanser. (Find the one that's right for you by taking our skin care quiz.)

  2. Create a steam bath for your face by placing a pot of boiling water in your kitchen sink (for a special touch, add chamomile tea leaves or a drop of lavender). Create a tent over your head and the pot with a large towel. Be sure to keep your face at least eighteen inches from the water. Allow the steam to bathe your face for three to five minutes. Rinse with warm water.

  3. Apply a generous amount of Green Tea Moisture Masque (if skin feels dry or dehydrated) or Active Herbal Masque (if skin has blemishes, blackheads, or excess oil). Again, avoid the eye area. Allow the masque to set for 20 minutes.

  4. While the masque sets, turn on our relaxing Golden Door CD and lie down. Cover your eyes with the cotton pads or cucumber slices. Let the music lull you; take in the aromatic pleasures of your candle; let go of stress and allow your imagination to take you to a beautiful place. After 15 to 20 minutes, remove the masque with plenty of lukewarm water and a washcloth or cleansing sponge.

  5. Dampen a cotton ball with the appropriate toner (Confidante, Imbue, or Oily-Skin Treatment Toner). Gently sweep over face and throat, avoiding the eye area.

  6. Apply Skin-Cell Regenerator Complex and follow with Imbue Antioxidant Moisturizer or your favorite Golden Door moisturizer. Apply Eye Soft.
Pressed for time? At the end of the day or before stepping out for the evening, take a few minutes to use the scrub or the masque – you can do so while showering – and notice the difference.