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!