Taking a few minutes out of your day a few times a week for a relaxing herbal steam is great for your mind, your body and your skin. It helps remove toxins, dirt and oil from your pores — plus it gives you some time to meditate and ponder what's happened in your day. This simple herbal facial steam recipe takes ten minutes to complete, it's safe, satisfying and will hopefully result in a clearer complexion. Here's what you'll need:
For easy, step-by-step instructions on how to make your relaxing herbal steam at home, read more.
- STEP 1: Heat a quart of water in a pot. Once it comes to a boil, pour it into a heat-safe bowl and squeeze the lemon into the water.
- STEP 2: Immediately add in the fresh cilantro, basil and rosemary oil and lean over so that your face is over the bowl. You should be close enough to feel the steam, but not too close so that you will burn yourself (about eight to twelve inches). Tip: Place a towel over your head and over the bowl to create a tent-like effect. This will help trap the heat for the duration of your steam.
- STEP 3: Steam your face for ten minutes. Once you've finished, pat your face dry with a clean towel and then splash lukewarm water over your face.
That sounds so nice!
1If people aren't interested in buying all the supplies to make this steam though, LUSH is coming out with these new "Toner Tabs". They're like a mini bath bomb for your skin. You drop one in a steaming bowl of water, and steam your face with it.
It will be coming in three different types: sensitive skin (vitamin E), mature skin (vitamin C), and oily/acne prone skin (tea-tree oil).
At only 1-2$ a pop, I'm willing to try them!