Soothing Herbal Steam

Sitting and breathing a lovely herbal facial steam sets the stage for a

deeply relaxing and thoroughly cleansing home spa facial experience.

Chamomile’s sweet honey-apple aroma beautifully complements its

soothing, regenerative properties. Relaxing lavender buds are an

astringent, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial herb. Rose is a healing,

nourishing, and gentle astringent. Comfrey is soothing, healing, and anti-

inflammatory. This recipe is beneficial for all skin types, especially dry, maturing and sensitive.

YIELDS: 1 pint

⁄ cup dried lavender flowers

⁄ cup dried chamomile flowers

⁄ cup dried rose petals

⁄ cup dried comfrey leaves

1. To Make: Place all of the herbs in the mixing bowl and toss like a salad

until you have a uniform blend. I like to use my hand to blend herbs, but

you can also use two spoons. Transfer to the jar, label, and cap tightly.

2. To Store: Store jar in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and use

within 2 years.

3. To Use: To use, bring 4 cups of water to a boil, then remove from heat. Stir

2 tablespoons of the herbs into the water. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

Carefully bring the pot to a table and make a tent over the pot with a bath

towel to create a mini steam room. Clean your face, then hover over the

steaming pot at least 8 inches away with your eyes closed. If the steam is

too hot, open a vent to let some of the steam out and move your face a bit

farther away from the steam. Breathe deeply, relaxing for 5–15 minutes.

Note: If this whole production seems daunting, but you’d like the benefits

of a facial steam, soak a washcloth in the herbal brew and place on your

face for a few minutes, then repeat. Just be sure to let the cloth cool to a

safe temperature before putting it on your skin. Note: Facial steams are not

recommended for cystic acne or rosacea or inflamed skin conditions.

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