Steam Your Way to Glowing Skin

A facial steam is a great way to deep-cleanse your pores and bring a healthy flush to your face. My sister has told me when she hasn't married and we lived together in my parent's house. In this Book -- Rosemary Gladstar's Family Herbal --, renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar shares her favorite recipes for facial steams.

--> STEAM FOR DRY TO NORMAL SKIN

- 3 parts comfrey leaf ( symphytumofficinale )
- 2 parts calendula (Calendula officianalis )
- 2 parts chamomile ( Matricaria recutita )
- 2 parts rose ( rosa spp.)
- 1 part lavender ( Lavandula angustifolia )

Mix herbs together. Store in an airtight glass bottle. Use as instucted below.

--> STEAM FOR NORMAL TO AILY SKIN

- 3 parts comfrey leaf
- 3 parts calendula
- 1 parts raspberry leaf ( Rubus ideaus )
- 1 part sage ( Salvia officinalis )
- 1/4 part rosemary ( Rosemarinus officinalis )

Mix herbs together. Store in an airtight glass bottle. Use as instucted below.

To perform a facial steam, bring 2 to 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Toss in a healthy handful of your herbal blend, cover and let simmer for a couple of minutes. Remove pot from heat and place on a heatproof surface at a level that will enable you to comfortably sit and place your face over the pot. Leaning over the pot, drape a large, thick towel over your head and the pot, capturing the steaming herb water. It will get very hot under the towel. To regulate the heat, raise or lower your head or lift a corner of the towel to let in a little cool air. Steam for 5 to 8 minutes, then rinse your face with cool water.

Note : individuals with rosacea or very sensitive skin should not use a facial steam.

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