Herbs for Face Steaming
Use dried or fresh garden herbs for face steaming to create a calming spa treatment in your own home.
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Tea kettle to boil water
- Large towel for draping over head
Materials
Dried herbs
- rose petals
- calendula
- lavender
- rosemary
- mint
Instructions
- Start with a clean face and have your hair pulled back.
- Place a few tablespoons of the herbs of your choice in a large bowl
- Pour boiling water over the top of the herbs.
- Let the herbs set for 1-2 minutes.
- Place your face about 6 inches from the steam.
- Cover your head loosely with a towel.
- Relax as you breathe in the scent of the herbs for 5 - 10 minutes.
- Remove the towel and pat your face dry.
- Follow up with a good moisturizer.
Notes
If you have sensitive skin reduce the amount of time under the steam to just a minute or two to see how your skin will react or consult your physician first.
Make sure not to put your face too close and that you wait for the boiling water to cool a bit so that you don't burn your face. The steam should be warm, not hot.
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