Essential Oils For Facial Saunas

Essential Oils are used for so many wonderful things. Below you'll find recipes for facial saunas/steams that you can easily do at home to compliment your current facial cleansing regime.

For Normal Skin combine 3 drops lavender or geranium or rose essential oil with 1-1/2 quarts boiling water. Boil the water first into a large bowl and then add your 3 drops of the essential oil you desire (lavender oil or geranium oil). Make a towel tent over your head and the bowl with a large towel to capture the steam. Lift the towel as necessary to reg­ulate the temperature. Stay under the towel for 10 minutes to allow the steam to cleanse your pores. Rinse your face with water and follow with a mild facial scrub or even a herbal facial mask for a truely cleansing and luxurious experience.

For Oily Skin combine 3 drops cypress or cedar wood or lavender essential oil with 1-1/2 quarts boiling water. Follow the same steps as above.

For Dry Skin combine 3 drops chamomile or sandalwood or rose essential oil with 1-1/2 quarts boiling water. Follow the same steps as above.

Essential oils have a wonderful fragrance and are beneficial for your skin. Enjoy your essential oil facial saunas!