Friday, February 20, 2009

Natural Facial Steams

Facial steams seem like a great idea if you are trying to avoid putting a heap of nasty products on your skin. Facial Steams can be a great way to ease congestion, tention or even headaches.

After you have cleansed your face with a natural cleanser, prepare herbs by putting them into a medium sized bowl and puring 1L (2 pints) of boiling water over them. Put a towel over your head and lean over the bowl ensuring you don't get too close and be careful not to let the steam escape.

Relax for about 10 minutes, you will feel it guaranteed. Then remove the towel, wipe your face down with a clean damp towel.

This can be followed by your favourite natural moisturiser.
Suggested herbs:
  • Borage
  • Burnet
  • Chamomile flowers
  • Comfrey leaves
  • Elderflowers
  • Fennel
  • Lady's mantle
  • Lavender
  • Lemon grass
  • Lime flowers
  • Marigold flowers
  • Nettle
  • Peppermint
  • Sage
  • Violets
Andrew

Friday, February 20, 2009

Natural Facial Steams

Facial steams seem like a great idea if you are trying to avoid putting a heap of nasty products on your skin. Facial Steams can be a great way to ease congestion, tention or even headaches.

After you have cleansed your face with a natural cleanser, prepare herbs by putting them into a medium sized bowl and puring 1L (2 pints) of boiling water over them. Put a towel over your head and lean over the bowl ensuring you don't get too close and be careful not to let the steam escape.

Relax for about 10 minutes, you will feel it guaranteed. Then remove the towel, wipe your face down with a clean damp towel.

This can be followed by your favourite natural moisturiser.
Suggested herbs:
  • Borage
  • Burnet
  • Chamomile flowers
  • Comfrey leaves
  • Elderflowers
  • Fennel
  • Lady's mantle
  • Lavender
  • Lemon grass
  • Lime flowers
  • Marigold flowers
  • Nettle
  • Peppermint
  • Sage
  • Violets
Andrew