Herbal gestro steam facial

A number of herbs are great for using in an herbal steam facial. Consider using fragrant lavender, rosemary, mint, or chamomile. If you don't have access to fresh herbs, you can buy dry varieties from health food stores, or you can use herbal tea as an effective and fragrant substitute. No matter your skin type, you can benefit greatly from an herbal steam facial, and the following easy method will allow you to give yourself a soothing, professional quality facial, that will save a considerable amount of money while invigorating your skin as well as your spirit.

An herbal gestro steam facial is very beneficial to the skin since it opens up pores. Once pores are open, dirt and oils that were once trapped can be gently removed and cleansed away. In addition, the fragrant herbs used in an herbal steam facial will greatly relax the mind and soothe the senses. An herbal steam facial is a fantastic way to pamper yourself and give your skin a healthy glow.

Answered by NIVEDITA , an ibibo Master, at 7:12 PM on September 25, 2008

Shut out the world for a while and breathe deeply of this relaxing and hydrating herbal gestro steam facial. Steam opens the skin's pores while deeply cleansing and rejuvenating all the skin's layers. Using herbs in facial steams is a wonderful way to nourish your skin. All you need to make your own natural facial is a pot of water, a method of heating the water, and a towel. Therapeutic herbs can be infused in the water so that their healing benefits will become part of the steam and
reach deep into your pores.
Herbs have surprising effects on the skin. Many are emollient, softening and lubricating; others hydrate and moisturize; and most are antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Licorice root is the number one herbal choice for steaming no matter what your skin type, because it helps open the pores, soothes, cleanses, and lubricates. Just break a piece of root into your steam pot. As for other herbs, for dry skin try lavender, mint or calendula; for sensitve skin try calendula, chamomile, or comfrey; for oily skin try mint, lavender, rose and/or witch hazel. Note: Those with asthma or allergies to herbs should speak to their doctor before using these herbs in a steam. Chamomile
is in the ragweed family.
If you are traveling, instead of steaming your face with herb-infused water, you can use the hot-towel method. Saturate a towel with steaming hot water. Let cool enough to touch the skin, then wrap your clean face with it, and leave it on for two minutes or so.

Answered by Ajay Chawla , an ibibo Master, at 1:44 PM on September 25, 2008

Holidays can be exhausting. Why not shut out the world for a while and breathe deeply of this relaxing and hydrating herbal steam facial?

Steam opens the pores while deeply cleansing and rejuvenating all the skin’s layers. Using lavender in your facial steam is a wonderful way to nourish your skin.

All you need to make your own natural facial is a pot of water, a method of heating the water, and a towel. The lavender is infused in the water so that its emollient, softening, lubricating, and moisturizing benefits will become part of the steam and reach deep into your pores. The scent is aroma-therapeutic, too–relaxing and anti-stress. Another benefit of lavender is that it is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory.

Here are the simple steps to make your own facial steam:

1. Place a handful of dried lavender in a pot of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes, adding water as needed.

2. Secure your hair back from your face.

3. Wash your face as usual.

4. Place the pot with the steaming water on a trivet or potholder on a table or countertop. Make a tent over your head with a towel, and hang your head over the steaming pot. Make sure not to lean close enough to the steam to scald yourself.

5. Keep your face in the steam tent for about 5 minutes.

6. Rinse your face with cool water.

7. Follow with an astringent (for example, witch hazel) to close the pores.

Answered by Uttam , an ibibo Master, at 1:36 PM on September 25, 2008

An herbal steam facial is very beneficial to the skin since it opens up pores. Once pores are open, dirt and oils that were once trapped can be gently removed and cleansed away. In addition, the fragrant herbs used in an herbal steam facial will greatly relax the mind and soothe the senses. An herbal steam facial is a fantastic way to pamper yourself and give your skin a healthy glow.

Herbs for an Herbal Steam Facial

A number of herbs are great for using in an herbal steam facial. Consider using fragrant lavender, rosemary, mint, or chamomile. If you don't have access to fresh herbs, you can buy dry varieties from health food stores, or you can use herbal tea as an effective and fragrant substitute. No matter your skin type, you can benefit greatly from an herbal steam facial, and the following easy method will allow you to give yourself a soothing, professional quality facial, that will save a considerable amount of money while invigorating your skin as well as your spirit.

Necessary Supplies and Ingredients

To give yourself an herbal steam facial you'll need about ½ cup of dried herbs of your choice as suggested above, or 4 herbal teabags. You'll also need a quart-size heat-resistant bowl, 1 pint of boiling water, 2 bath towels, and a pan or teapot in which to boil the water.

Answered by Alok , an ibibo Master, at 12:11 PM on September 25, 2008