Herbal Facial Steam Blend

As we journey through life, our skin often reflects our inner well-being. With the skin being our largest bodily organ, it’s no wonder environmental and internal factors, such as pollution and stress, greatly influence the appearance of our skin. When counteracting the day-to-day wear and tear on our skin, it’s not often to find a self-care practice that offers an inside-out reset for the skin. Luckily, herbal facial steams are a luxurious, easy, and convenient exception to this. Herbal facial steams encompass an all-in-one aromatherapy, facial care, and sensory relaxation experience that works wonders to rejuvenate tired and dull skin.

Just as the name implies, facial steaming is the simple practice of enveloping steam around one’s face. The warmth and moisture from steam increase skin permeability, promoting circulation, releasing clogged pores, improving skin absorption, and even clearing sinus congestion. Better yet, incorporating wellness herbs into a steam bath allows the volatile oils from the botanical to release and penetrate the face as the steam opens up and softens the skin. The true beauty of herbal facial steams is the versatile array of botanicals that can be leaned upon to craft a personalized skincare regimen suitable for your one-of-a-kind skin.

This herbal facial steam boasts a blend of skin-loving herbs, including soothing calendula and peppermint, astringent raspberry leaf and white willow bark, and aromatic lavender and rose petals. Aside from offering a powerhouse of benefits for the face, herbal facial steaming is also a rejuvenating aromatherapy experience for the mind, body, and spirit. The next time you feel your skin desperately needs a bit of TLC, reach for this herbal facial steam blend that will leave you feeling as if you’re sipping a cup of your favorite relaxing herbal tea—but for your face!

Herbal Facial Steam Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 parts organic calendula flowers
• 2 parts organic lavender flowers or organic lavandin flowers
• 2 parts organic red rose petals or organic pink rose petals
• 1 part organic peppermint leaf
• 1 part organic raspberry leaf
• 1 part organic white willow bark

Directions

1. Combine all herbs in a glass mason jar of choice. Gently shake jar until all herbs are evenly distributed.
2. When ready to use, bring 4-6 cups of water to a boil. Allow to cool while preparing the facial steam. *See Cautions
3. In a medium/large bowl, add 2-3 Tbs. herbal facial steam mixture. Once the water has cooled for a few minutes, slowly pour heated water over the herbs.
4. Using a large bath towel or tea towel, fully cover your head over the facial steam. Relax and allow the steam to work its magic for 5-10 minutes.
5. Remove the towel and gently pat dry the face. Follow with your normal skincare regimen and admire your rejuvenated skin that glows from the inside-out!
6. Store remaining facial steam herbal blend in a dark, cool place for 6 months – 1 year. Use up to once per week or as advised by a dermatologist.

Pro-Tips

• If you’re interested in creating your own customized herbal facial steam blend, other skin-loving herbs to consider are chamomile, marshmallow root or leaf, aloe vera leaf, rosehips, nettle leaf, witch hazel bark, yarrow and many more!
• You can also incorporate a few drops of essential oils into a facial steam bath, if desired. Adding more than 1-2 drops per facial bath is not recommended, as steam combined with essential oil(s) can cause irritation to the skin and mucus membranes.

Cautions

• Using overly hot water can cause steam burns on the face. Be sure to test the temperature of the water before fully engulfing your face around the steam bath.
• Facial steaming is not recommended for those prone to redness, rosacea, eczema, or broken capillaries. Please connect with a qualified dermatologist to determine if facial steams are appropriate for your skin’s unique needs.

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