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Face Steaming Recipe

Laura Ascher
Cleanse and hydrate your skin with this simple technique that is free and only takes 5 minutes!
5 from 2 votes
Project Type skin care
Category Bath & Beauty
Active Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Yield 1

Equipment

  • saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups water or herbal tea
  • 1 teaspoon dried herbs optional
  • 3-4 drops lavender essential oil optional
  • Towel

Instructions
 

  • Add water and dried herbs to the saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • If using herbs, reduce heat to simmer and allow herbs to steep for 3 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the heat. If using oils, add those in now.
  • Standing over the pot, drape a bath towel over your head down to the sides of the saucepan to trap the steam.
  • Steam for 5 minutes, keeping your face a minimum of 6 inches away from the water to avoid burning the skin.

Notes

Be very careful not to touch the saucepan or to get to close that you chance burning your skin.
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