Relax With Steam

Facial Steaming

What You'll Need:

6 drops of lavender or another essential oil

1 cup of fresh or dried herbs

How To Steam:

Add the lavender and herbs to a pot

Add 4 cups of boiling water and let it steep for 8-10 minutes

Pour the water into a large heat safe bowl

 Sit at a table with a towel draped over the top of your head and the bowl

Hold your face 8-10 inches from the bowl 

Steam for six minutes

Rinse your face with warm water

Pat the skin dry with a soft towel

Benefits:

Lavender is soothing. Inhaling it decreases anxiety and helps you relax.

Steam opens up the pores for better cleansing.

*If you have asthma, speak to your doctor before beginning any treatment that involves breathing in oils or herbs.

*Be careful that the steam is not too hot

*Frequent steaming is a bad idea as it could leave your skin more dehydrated