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.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

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

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.