Daylight Savings time arrived last weekend and my thoughts immediately went to summer and all the good things being out of doors will bring. That extra hour of daylight perks me up and gets me going. I haven’t gotten to the spa since I last wrote. Hoping maybe this weekend if I can squeeze it in between, a baby shower and a 50th Anniversary party for my Grandparents. I need some “me time”. If not I will go to my home spa bag of tricks and pull out one of my favorites…a Herbal Steam Facial.
An easy to do steam facial treatment can quickly and easily give you a bit of that missing summer glow. Moist heat hydrates your skin and boosts circulation bringing oxygen to your face. It can also promote skin clarity and softness. A home steam treatment is easy to do and takes only a few supplies. With little effort you will see some really noticeable results.
You will need a towel, a large saucepan, a stove, fresh chopped herbs and some essential oils. (Herbs and oils are nice to have but you can achieve good results without them)
Begin by gathering all your supplies. Next thoroughly cleanse your face and neck. Fill the large saucepan with water and put in on the stove to boil. You can add the herbs, anything such as thyme, rosemary or sage and a few drops of your favorite essential oil (I like lavender). Once the water has boiled remove the pot from the heat and place on your kitchen counter. Bend over the pot and drape a hand towel over your head to capture the steam. Your face should be no closer than 12 inches from the steam. Use your best judgment as to how close you want to get. You can set a timer for about five minutes and keep your face immersed in the steam for until the timer goes off. Pat your face and neck dry with your hand towel. Finally apply your favorite mask or moisturizer to both your face and neck.
Look at your skin in the mirror and see the difference. While the herbs and essential oils are not “need to haves” I think they are really “nice to haves” and certainly worth the few minutes it takes to get them together. A little aromatherapy adds to the feel good factor.
You are now ready for a cup of tea or a glass of wine. Put your feet up and dream of those long days of summer.
Talk soon…
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