How to Look Younger Using Facial Steams

Fragrant facial steams- Naturally open pores and help clear sinuses and sooth anxiety! You can enjoy a steam while sitting in the bath using any combination of herbs and flowers. Make extra sure that your ingredients are pure and organic.Clean your face before steaming. The intense heat may irritate sensitive skin, so go only as close to the steam as feels comfortable. Slowly lower your face toward the water, just to the point where you feel the damp vapors against your skin. You can drop a towel over your head, holding it at the corners to create an awning, trapping the steam underneath. Stay in this position for as long as it feels comfortable.

Basil bath steam- Basil is said to help calm the nervs and focus the mind. Follow the directions for the Metabolic Mint Steam using this ingredients: 3cups boiling water, 1small handful fresh basil leaves and chamomile flowers or 1tablespoon of each in dried form, 1 large towel.

Metabolic Mint Steam- Mint is said to increase energy. Steep a separate glass of mint tea to sip in the bath after completing this steam. 3 cups boiling water, 1small handful fresh mint leaves or 1 tablespoon of it in dried form. Place a large ceramic or plastic bowl on a flat surface. ( if steaming in the bath, consider placing the bowl on a low waterproof stool or tray. ) Add the mint to the bowl. Pour the boiling water into the bowl and let the mint steep for at least 2 minutes. Slowly lower your face over the steam until you are at a distance above the misting that feels comfortable. Cover your head and the bowl with the towel, trapping the steam inside. Inhale deeply for 5 to 10 minutes.

Grapefruit- and- Fennel Facial Steam- 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, 1 / 2 grated grapefruit rind, 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh fennel stalks and leaves . Mix ingredients together in a large bowl and add 4cups boiling water. Drape a towel over your head and inhale deeply for 10 minutes . Feathery fennel fronds make this botanical brew beautiful as well as healing. Grapefruit gives the steam an antiseptic and astringent quality ; fennel deeply cleanses, removes skin impurities and reduces inflammation when applied as a compress.