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Summertime is a beautiful time of year but it is also one of the harsher times for our skin. We are bombarded daily with environmental pollutants and sometimes extreme temperatures. This can wreak havoc on our skin. A herbal facial steam opens your pores, expelling any dirt and pollutants from our skin that contributes to fine lines.
Combat skin pollutants with a home Facial Herbal Steam:
Place 2 cups of boiled water in a bowl, add 5 drops of essential oil that is suited for your skin type. (see below). Drape a towel over your head like a tent and lean over the bowl. Don't put your face too close to the water a good distance is 10-12 inches away. Close your eyes and allow your skin to breathe in the beneficial oils for 5 minutes. Splash cool not cold water on your face afterwards to close the pores.
| oily/acne prone skin | Tea Tree*, Chamomile, Lavender and Rose |
| dry skin | Patchouli, Lavender and Bergamot |
| oily/acne prone skin | oily/acne prone skin |
Make it a part of your beauty
ritual- no more than once a week, its a good way to unwind in
the evening.
*NOTE: Tea Tree oil (Melaleuca Alternifolia) is quite
aromatic similar to Eucalyptus & Pine. It is well known for
its use as a natural antiseptic and for its antibacterial properties.
Tea Tree can be used directly on the skin for cuts, athletes
foot, acne, burns and even head lice. A must have essential oil