Now You Can Have a Crystal Facial at Home

A relaxing facial cleanse ended with placing crystals on the face or body for a calm mini-meditation? Sign me up!

If you are like me, adore crystals because they are simply gorgeous, but find all of the information about them a wee bit intimidating…then this is the spot for you! I have been hearing so much about crystal facials and the benefits of using crystals that I just had to try it out myself.

Martin Anguiano, co-owner of the absolutely stunning crystal shop, Spellbound Sky in Silver Lake, California is the go-to man for anything and everything crystals. I was lucky enough to speak with him and get some wonderful information about how to chose your stones and clear them so they will be ready to work with.

Martin took away all of my intimidation and set my mind at ease by really emphasizing that crystals are a very personal thing – from what you are drawn to in terms of the type of crystal or how you feel best restores the energy to your crystals when clearing them. And by the way, if you ever have the chance to check out his shop, you will swoon over everything in there!

So how do I do this?

Doing this at home is so easy and relaxing. You can definitely find estheticians that offer crystal facials, but there is a lot of fun in learning about it and doing it yourself.

Before you get started, cleanse your space of any negative energy. Burn a bit of sage or use a diffuser with an essential oil to get the positive energy flowing.

Choosing your crystals

Use crystals that speak to you and what you feel you need for your facial – whether it is rejuvenation, calmness, self-love, centeredness or simply reigniting your passion for living! Here are a few of our favorites for facials.

Rose Quartz – love energy
Selenite – peaceful energy
Hematite – grounding energy
Jade – opens you to prosperity
Aquamarine – restores tranquility
Rhodochrosite – self-healing
Shungite – protection and purification
Amethyst – relaxing energy
Carnelian – confidence and courage
Black Tourmaline – grounding and detoxifying

Clearing or cleansing your crystals

Crystals hold vibrations. When you first get a crystal or before you use your crystals, clear them of any of the past vibrations they may have picked up. Naturally, crystals have very high vibrations and in this state they can best help you. Negative energy, emotion or pain have low vibrations – you want to clear out any negative psychic residue before using them. You can clear your crystals in so many different ways and it is really up to you and what you are drawn to.

Many people clear them by setting them out in the sun or leaving them out overnight under the full moon. Others use singing bowls or burn sage to cleanse and some even bury them in the ground or bathe them in the ocean. You want to fill your crystals with beautiful natural energy that is harnessed from nature.

Setting a personal intention with your crystals

Now that your pretty crystals are all clear and vibrating wonderfully high, it is time to program your crystal with your own personal intention. So take a moment to understand what you would like the crystal to help you with and send those intentions out into the universe!

Cleanse your face

Using your favorite mild cleanser, thoroughly wash your face and neck. Afterwards, we love applying a thin layer of our favorite moisturizing oil to these areas (up the ante by using your Gua Sha tool too for an even more relaxing treat). Now, just lay down and you are ready to go!

Placing your crystals

You can place your crystals on your face, on your body or hold them in your hands. Wherever you are feeling tension is a good place to start. Forehead, between the eyes, under the eyes and chin are all good places. Let the crystals work their magic for about 15-20 minutes while you use this time to meditate, listen to music quietly or just plain old veg out.

When you are done, rinse your crystals with water to get rid of any oil and then enjoy your refreshed skin and mind!