Herbal Facial Steams

Facial steam recipes you can make at home
to deep-clean and revive your skin

They're perfect for preparing your skin for a facial mask or other treatment.

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Here's the basic method for making a herbal facial steam:

1. Combine the dried herbs and flowers in a dark glass or PET plastic jar.
2. Drop in the essential oils, placing each drop in its own little spot on top of the mixture. Shake well to combine.
3. Wait 24 hours before using to let the mixture "cure".
4. To use, throw a handful of the herbal mixture into a large pot with a lid. Add between and quart and 2 quarts (1 to 2 liters) water and bring to a boil.
5. Remove from the heat and allow to steep (with the lid on) for 5 minutes.
6. Place the pot on a table (use a thick mat to protect the table!) remove the lid and use a towel to make a tent over your head and the steaming pot of herbs.
7. Stay in the 'tent' for 10 minutes, coming out for air whenever you need to. Do not burn your face!

• 2 tablespoons dried Chamomile
• 2 tablespoons dried Rose petals
• 2 tablespoons dried Elderflower or Comfrey Leaf
• 5 drops Frankincense essential oil
• 2 drops Helichrysum essential oil
• 2 drops Sandalwood essential oil
• 1 drop Rose essential oil
• 1 drop Chamomile essential oil

• 2 tablespoons dried Chamomile
• 2 tablespoons dried Rose petals
• 2 tablespoons dried Calendula
• 2 tablespoons dried Lavender flowers
• 5 drops Lavender essential oil
• 2 drops Palmarosa essential oil
• 1 drop Rose Geranium essential oil
• 1 drop Ylang Ylang essential oil
• 1 drop Chamomile essential oil

• 1/4 cup dried Rosemary leaves
• 1/4 cup dried Parsely leaves
• 1/4 cup dried Lavender flowers
• 2 tablespoons dried Peppermint leaves
• 10 drops Lavender essential oil
• 5 drops Bergamot OR Lemon essential oil
• 1/2 lemon, sliced (optional)

Facial Sauna Quick Trick

Reduce the number of drops so you have a total of 3 to 4 drops - essential oils are strong, and you don't want to overdo it. You're going have to to choose which essential oils to leave out because the recipes don't break down perfectly into 3 drop bunches. Eliminate some oils, reduce others. Let your nose guide you!

What Next?

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