What Make You Feel Beautiful?

 No matter how much pressure you feel at work, if you could find ways to relax for at least five minutes every hour, you'd be more productive. ~ Dr. Joyce Brothers

Every year I say I'm going to relax more. Every year, I stress more. Even though I'm in the spa industry, I don't take as much time out for myself to just...awww...relax. What's sad is, not only does peace of mind make me feel better, it makes me look better. Stress is awful on the skin. Do you take enough Me Time?

What Make You Feel Beautiful?

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