Creepy shot; awesome results.

Megan and I were given in-store facials at the Origins event on Thursday evening, and after mine I was so glowy that I declined their offer to apply makeup and went out into the evening bare-faced.

I do my own facials at home more often than not – professional facials can seriously dent your wallet. If you’d like to do the same, here are the basic steps to follow:

AT-HOME FACIAL

1. Start by cleaning skin with a creamy, non-drying cleanser (I like Cetaphil).

2. Rub a mild exfoliator into your skin using circular motions; rinse off.

3. Pour hot water into a large bowl, cover your head with a towel, and lean over the bowl for a few minutes to steam your pores (if you get too hot, just stop – the point isn’t to make you uncomfortable).

4. Apply a mask that suits your skin type (clay-based masks help with breakouts, while moisturizing masks condition and soften skin) for the amount of time specified on the package; rinse off. Here, I’m wearing Origins’ oh-so-attractive – but excellent – Make a Difference Skin Rejuvenating Sheet Mask.

5. Apply a serum to your skin (I tried Origins’ Brighter by Nature and really liked it).

6. Finish with moisturizer (remember to use one with an SPF if you’re planning to head outdoors with your lovely, glowy new skin).