An aromatherapy steam facial is a great way to feel like you are at a luxurious spa in the comfort of your own home. With only a pot of hot water, a towel, and essential oils, you can easily create your own aromatherapy steam facial that can greatly benefit your skin and sense of well-being.
A steam facial can help work magic on your skin. The steam helps increase circulation and draws blood to the surface of your skin, giving it a nice warm, healthy glow. It also helps to deep clean your pores of any dirt and debris and helps to add moisture to your skin. Not only is it great for your skin—it is also very relaxing and therapeutic as well.
What You Need:
Large pot or kettle to heat water in
Large bowl
Towel
5 drops of dōTERRA essential oil
Editor’s note: Use a combination of essential oils that can help benefit your skin as well.
For oily/troubled skin: use Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lemongrass or Melaleuca
For dry skin: use Lavender, Geranium, or Frankincense
For normal skin: use Lavender, Geranium, Sandalwood, or Ylang Ylang
Directions:
1- Wash your face with a gentle face wash to remove any makeup, grease, or dirt.
2- Bring a pot of water to a boil (about 5 cups).
3- Once the water begins to boil, transfer it to a large bowl.
4- Add essential oils to the water.
5- Take a large bath towel and drape it over your head and bowl. This will create a “steam tent.” Position your face 12-18 inches away from water so the steam can go into your nose and skin.
6- Relax and enjoy for 3-5 minutes.
7- Once done, wash face to remove any dirt from pores that may have surfaced, and use a toner, such as dōTERRA’s Pore Reducing Toner, to help further cleanse your pores.
8- Pat skin dry with a clean towel. Repeat once a week.
dōTERRA essential oils can be purchased on my web site: here
note: The steam can also be helpful if you are congested or have the flu. Use essential oils such as Eucalyptus or Breathe to help open airways and soothe discomfort.
re-posted from: doTerra Blog, March 29, 2013
-danielle
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