Steam your Face at Home

Steam is a great way to get rid of the skin's impurities on the surface and unclog the pores. Steam can be used with or without herbs and oils. It is recommended that people with dry skin use it once a week while the rest of us use it 2-3 times a week depending how oily their skin is. Adding herbs can also help by having softening and anti-bacterial or anti-inflammatory properties.  Calendula, Chamomile, or comfrey is good for people with sensitive skin, while mint, lavender, rose or witch hazel is used for oily skin.

Licorice root is a popular herb to use in facial steams because it opens the pores while cleansing and lubricating the face (just break a piece of the root off and put it into your steam pot). 

Directions 

1. Place a handful of herbs in your cooking pot and bring it to a boil.

2. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 5-10 minutes.

3.  After securing your hair wash and exfoliate your face.

4. Pour the contents in a bowl on a secure flat surface and drape a towel over your head while standing over the bowel for 10-20 minutes. (Make sure you stand over the bowl at a comfortable distance, you don't want to burn yourself with the steam.)

5.  Afterwards splash your face with cold water to tighten and wake up the skin. Then you can put on a facial mask or continue with your toner or moisturizing routine. 

* If you choose not to use herbs in your steam facial all you have to do is use a tea kettle to boil the water. You can also buy an Electrical Facial steamer.