Avoid steaming if there are spider veins or broken veins, because steam will aggravate these. If the skin is very sensitive, or if there is sunburn or other inflammation, steaming should also be avoided. All other skin types will benefit from a weekly facial steam with essential oils- especially oily skin. Special facial saunas are available, some of which are designed for home use. However, you can achieve almost as good an effect using a bowl of boiling water and a towel to cover your head.
A facial steam is a good way to thoroughly cleanse your skin.
How to perform it
YOU WILL NEED:
- A facial sauna or bowl of boiling water
- A large towel
- An essential oil appropriate to your skin type (check out our next Aromatherapy for beauty blog, coming soon!)
- Flower water appropriate to your skin type
- A light moisturizer
WHAT TO DO:
- Prepare your facial sauna or bowl of boiling water, making sure that you have a large towel nearby.
- Add 5-10 drops of essential oil, according to the strength of aroma desired.
- Either place your face in the facial sauna, according to the manufacturer's instructions, or hold your face a little way above the bowl of boiling water and essential oil, and place the towel over your head.
- Keep your eyes closed, but be careful not to get your face too close to the hot water. If the initial vapour of the essential oil is very strong, lift your head away for a few moments, until the vapour is less powerful.
- After steaming for five minutes, wipe your face and allow it to cool. Then spray it with flower water, allowing it to dry naturally. This further cools the face and closes the pores.
- Finally, apply a light moisturizer.
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