Herbal Steam for Oily Skin

October 19, 2004

Herbal steams deep clean your skin and help refine large pores. The

white willow bark in this recipe is great for when you have

blemishes. The natural salicylic acid will help clear them up.

Facial steams are great once a week, but with no more frequency than

that.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon lemon balm

1 tablespoon witch hazel bark

1 tablespoon white willow bark

4 cups distilled water, boiling

2 drops lavender essential oil

Put the herbs into a large bowl and pour the boiling water over them.

Let steep for a few minutes. You can use this time to wash your face

with a gentle cleanser or a mild soap.

Add the lavender essential oil to the water.

Place your face over the bowl and drape a towel over your head and

shoulders to confine the steam. Your face should be 10-12 inches away

from the surface of the water, 18 inches if you have sensitive skin.

Close your eyes and relax for about 5 minutes, letting your pores

open and absorb the herbal goodness!

Splash cool, not cold, water on your face to close the pores. Pat dry

with a clean towel.

http://www.thymewise.net/beauty/osteam.php

March 10, 2005

>Thanks for your info, Kerry!<

You are most welcome!

>Would you use the steam treatment in conjunction with the masks? Also, what about eo's - in the mask, that is? I've got some clay mask just begging to be done something with. I suppose I could simply mix it with water and use it straight up.<

Well, I use the mask while in the bathtub, so I guess there is some amount of steam involved. As far as a real steam treatment? Hmm, well, the steam would draw out impurities, so the mask at that time might be overkill.

Certainly use eos!! I'll see if I can find some directions for which are good ones to use!

>What type of scrubs do you use?<

Generally apricot, sometimes one made with walnut shells. Some grainy but not too rough.

>As far as creams, I do use a moisturizer because along with the plethora of whiteheads, I still have dry sensitive skin. Ack!! (I thought I was done with this type of problem years ago!!)<

I know, tell me about it! Ugh!

Kerry

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