The Frugal Facial

Personally, I have a hard time spending money on things like facials. I like the end results, but not enough to spend $75 plus tip. If I have to get a babysitter, there are plenty of other things I would rather be doing than listening to some woman tell me how my skin is aging - thank you very much. Nope, I'll pass on their $150 "solution" cream; instead, I use these products which can be found at natural food stores, online, or at Alba Botanica.com:

I started with the Papaya Enzyme Facial Mask ($11.95) and really like it. When you first start using it, it tingles/stings a bit. Personally, I like that because I think it's actually doing something. You can use this by itself and don't need the other products, but I liked it so much I bought some other things...

I use the Pineapple Enzyme Facial Cleanser ($11.95) in the morning and at night. Just be careful not to get this stuff in your eyes - it stings like a mad dog.

The Jasmine & Vitamin E Moisture Cream ($16.95) smells really good and works well. It's not at all greasy.

I just started using the Green Tea Eye Gel ($16.95) and like it too - a dab will do you with this.

The only thing I have tried and wasn't so crazy about is the Coconut Milk Facial Wash - it sort of coats your face. I suppose it would be good if you have really dry skin.

Don't get me wrong, these things don't work miracles (if you know of something that does, I'm always looking for a miracle or two), but they are nice and don't cost an arm and a leg. So, to the charming Ms. Anti-Aging facial woman that I have to pay all that money to - HA! See you in a month...I don't think so.