Ever cook a pot of spaghetti? Sometimes, when no one is watching, I will pretend I am at a spa and steaming my face and cleaning my pores…with the steam coming up from the spaghetti pot. No big deal.
Facial steam can feel really nice, and it is a way to moisturize and soften your skin. This is not just done in spas or over spaghetti pots!! You can make your own! Here are a couple recipes for you to try that we found in a book called The Joy of Healthy Skin (1). We have put the general instructions first and the essential oils combinations afterwards. Once you try them, leave a comment and let us know how it turned out!!
Facial Steam Instructions
Boil 3 cups of distilled water.
Add your essential oils. (Or spaghetti! Hehehehe!)
Put a towel over your head so any steam does not escape and is concentrated on the facial area. (Note* Try to keep around 12 inches between your face and the bowl. Don’t scald your face off!)
Steam your face for approximately 15 minutes, or however long you like!
Facial Steam for All Skin Types
Add 6 drops of lavender essential oil
Add 6 drops of lemon essential oil.
Facial Stem for Dry Skin
Add 4 drops of sandalwood essential oil.
Add 6 drops of rose essential oil.
Facial Steam for Oily Skin
Add 6 drops of fennel essential oil.
Add 5 drops of rosemary essential oil.
Add 3 drops of lemon essential oil.
Facial Steam for Sensitive Skin
Add 6 drops of chamomile essential oil.
Add 5 drops of lavender essential oil.
Facial Steam for Mature and Sun-Damaged Skin
Add 6 drops of patchouli essential oil.
Add 6 drops of lemon essential oil.
Need essential oils or other oils and butters? Try these online vendors:
- Parentini, L. J. (1996). The Joy of Healthy Skin. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, Inc.
