Home steam facials not only hydrate your skin and help clean pores, they’re wonderfully relaxing and a great way to de-stress.

It’s a good idea to not overdo steam facials, too many can be harsh for your skin. Limit yourself to 1 or 2 steam facials a week (maximum), less if your skin is sensitive. If you feel light headed or woozy during the steaming, stop the facial at once.

Home Facials Preparation

• Clean face thoroughly before giving yourself a steam facial and tie hair back so it won’t hang loose around your face.
• Boil a kettle or pot full of water then add the herbs and fruity ingredients (about 1/3 cup fresh or dried herbs and fruit slices per 4 cups of water). Boil for a minute or two then remove from heat. Cover and let steep for about 5 minutes.
• Place pot on counter or table (on top of a towel to protect the table surface) and remove lid. Cover your head with a large clean towel and position your face over the steaming water (with the towel acting as a tent over the bowl to capture the steam).
• Keep your eyes closed and your face at least 10 to 12 inches from the boiling water during the facial. Enjoy the fragrant steam and relax, but don’t overdo it–keep the facial time between 5 to 7 minutes.
• Once the facial is over, splash face with slightly cool water and pat dry.
• You can use a few drops of your favorite essential oils instead of fresh or dried herbs.

Herbal Steam Facial Recipes

1. Spearmint, Lemon Balm, Lemon or Orange Slices
2. Chamomile, Rosemary, Peppermint
3. Green Tea, Rose Petals, Chamomile
4. Rosemary, Lemon, Honey
5. Lemon Slices, Peppermint
6. Lavender, Calendula, Rose Petals
7. Lemonbalm, Lavender
8. Fennel Seeds, Peppermint
9. Chamomile, Fennel Seeds, Rose Petals
10. Thyme, Peppermint, Lavender
11. Parsley, Lavender, Lemonbalm
12. Sage, Lavender, Rosemary, Thyme
13. Cinnamon, Orange Slices
14. Peppermint, Cloves, Rosemary

If you love the aroma from a fragrant herb, try that alone for a pleasing steam facial. Experiment with different citrus fruit slices, herbs, and even a spice or two.

If you don’t have fresh or dried herbs on hand, you could try some of the herbal vinegars (see Homemade Rose Petal Vinegar Recipe and Lavender Vinegar Recipes) or rose water or even a couple bags of herbal tea.

You may also like the homemade facial recipes, Sugar Scrub Recipes and the foot soak recipes for a total home spa experience and pampering.

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