Steaming your face opens pores so that trapped dirt can be washed away. In an herbal facial steamer, steam does all the work; the herbs add a pleasurable scent--good for your mood as well as your skin. Good herbs to use include fresh mint, lavender, and rosemary. Be sure to wash your face and remove makeup before steaming. For extra moisturizing, apply petroleum jelly to your lips. Use about once a week.Facial Steamer (1 treatment):
1/4 cup (or handful) dried chamomile flowers or 3 bags of chamomile tea
1 pint boiling water.
Place a bowl on top of a towel-covered surface in a place where you can sit comfortably. Place chamomile in the bowl and pour boiling water over it. Using a second towel as a tent over your head, steam your face about 1 foot from the water. The towel tent traps steam; if it gets to hot, allow some steam to escape. Keep your eyes closed and inhale the herbal scent. Steam your face for about 10 minutes.
