How to Have a Steam Facial for Oily Skin

A steam facial is an excellent way to give oily skin a deep cleansing treatment. The combination of herbs and steam will penetrate and soften your skin, heal blemishes and clear clogged pores, making oily skin look fresh and healthy.

Things You'll Need

• Saucepan with lid
• 4 cups distilled water
• 1 tsp. dried sage
• 1 tsp. dried yarrow
• 1 tsp. rosemary
• 1 tsp. fennel
• Potholder
• Large towel

Instructions

1. Place 4 cups of distilled water in a saucepan and bring it to a boil.

2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add 1 tsp. dried sage, 1 tsp. dried yarrow, 1 tsp. rosemary and 1 tsp. fennel.

3. Put the lid on the saucepan and allow the herbs to steep for 5 to 10 minutes.

4. Protect your table with a potholder and set the saucepan on the potholder.

5. Lean over the saucepan with about 10 to 12 inches between the pan and your face.

6. Drape a large towel over your head to form a tent.

7. Close your eyes and relax, breathing deeply, for about 10 minutes.

Tips & Warnings

• If desired, add 3 drops of lavender essential oil, 3 drops of lemon oil or 3 drops of geranium oil to the steam facial.

• If your skin is extremely inflamed or if your pores are clogged, avoid steam facials because they can irritate your skin. Instead, soak a towel in the warm herbal water and squeeze out the excess water. Pat the warm towel gently on your face until the towel is cool.