Women of all ages, physical features, and walks of life are, at one point or another, faced with the same frustrating and unsightful issue: wrinkles, dark spots, and less-than-firm skin. Where else does this problem occur other than the one location where it's displayed for the world to see every single day -- our face.

There are a variety of products (plenty of which are extremely high-end, in terms of prices) and remedies available, but not all of those so-claimed answers are all that affordable, both price and time-wise. Let's admit it, ladies. We are busy these days, and despite all our hopes and wishes for regular indulgent visits to high-end spas for pampering, the majority of us simply can't indulge ourselves in such a manner. However, the issue of facial wrinkles and other imperfections remains, and only increases with time. So how do we, those who can't dish out hundreds for one facial or for monthly products, or spend hours each week in luxury spas, fix this nagging problem? This is the question that all women have, over decades and across continents, have endlessly sought.

Though we may not be able to immerse ourselves in shockingly expensive (and often times, minimally effective) facials, there still remains hope: a miraculous and extremely refreshing facial that is next to nothing in price or time, but everything women have ever desired in its effects. This facial is as close (if not beyond) to the best treatments as possible. So what is this supposedly miraculous facial, you ask? Simply fleurs. Yes, the secret ingrediant to this age-defying facial is flowers, particularly rose petals, jasmines, magnolias, and rosemaries.

Ingrediants:

* flowers (easily accessed via your own backyard garden): magnolias, roses, plumerias, jasmines, rosemaries; as an added extravagance: orchids

* about 4 - 5 cups of boiling water (careful!)

* a large bowl (significantly larger than your face)

* a large towel

Instructions:

1. Take the flowers listed above (you don't need to use all of them, but always include the rose petals; you may substitute any other flowers of your choice in, as well) and sun-dry them for a few days. Dry them in large quantities, so that you can bag some in ziploc bags for on-hand usage.

2. Boil 4 to 5 cups of water and pour the water into the large bowl (steam should be visible from the water). Add the dried flowers into the hot water. Wait 30 seconds until all the flowers have been soaked in the water.

3. Place your face about 8 inches - 10 inches above the bowl so that you can feel the steam on your face (careful! but it should be hot and humid).

4. Place the large towel over your head and over the bowl so that none of the steam from the bowl escapes.

5. Keep your face in such a position for between 15 - 20 minutes (don't hesitate to bring your face out of the towel for a short break every once in a while when it becomes too hot!).

This process should be repeated every other day, and the significant results will be visible within 2 weeks. Your skin will be firmer, while wrinkles will cease. The most noticeable and immediate change (visible after the first few times) will be a natural glow that may have disappeared over time. Get ready for those compliments, ladies!