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so i was sick for a few days and my sinuses were really congested and just generally icky feeling, so i used this to ease out some of the congestion and leave my face feeling awesome before bed.

here’s what you need:

☼ lavender buds ☼ linden flowers/leaves ☼ rose petals ☼ sprig of fresh lemon balm (best chopped) or a tsp of lemon juice ☼ 2 cups of water

(all herbs aside from lemon balm can be fresh or dried, and use however much of each herb as you like)

☼ First, you’ll want to fill a pot or pan with your water. spring or moon water is suggested for a little extra “oomf” to the spell. I like to set it on a really high setting while i get the rest of my things together in a separate bowl so that it’ll heat quickly. 

☼ As it comes close to a rolling boil, visualize yourself pouring your energy into your bowl of herbs. When the water is boiling and your chest feels lighter, pour your herbs into the water and lower the heat to a simmer. mix with a spoon to assure all herbs are fully submerged at least once. 

☼ Cover with a lid and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes. After your 10 minutes, turn off the heat and let it sit for a minute or two, or until you’re comfortable letting the steam touch your face. 

☼ Make sure your face is clean, pull back your hair if need be, and pull off the lid. Hold your face in the direct line of steam and deeply inhale. Visualize yourself taking your energy back in, now purified and cleansed. 

☼ Once your head feels clearer and you can breathe a little easier, you’re done. You can dispose of the herb water by watering your plants with it or simply pouring it down the drain, or you can strain the herbs and keep it for another facial steam (just re-heat in a lidded pot and follow steps 3 and 4). I’d also suggest putting it in a small glass bowl or cup and leaving it on your windowsill as an offering. add a little sugar and leave the herbs in it if you’re leaving an offering for fair folk. 

DIY Herbal Face Steam for a Quick Cold Fix

We’re shifting from Fall to Winter and that means colds are on the rise. Seasonal changes can wreak havoc on my system. I have to take special precautions to make sure I stay healthy and strong. This includes steaming cups of herbal teas, lots of Vitamin C, and plenty of DIY herbal face steams to clear my nasal passages.

Benefits of an Herbal Face Steam

Besides feeling really good and…

Of course my latest obsession had to be my first skincare tip on this blog and that is facial steaming. This method has been used for several years for cleansing and clearing your skin. And if you ever got a professional facial done then you are probably familiar with this method. 

For those who literally have no clue what I am taking about, don’t worry I got you. Facial steaming helps to open up your pores so that you can cleanse away a significant amaount of impurities. It also helps your skincare products to work and get rid of the dirt on your face better and facial steaming also increases the blood circulation in your face. 

Tips on improving your at home facial: Put essential oils in your water for even a better skin improvement. My favorites are tea tree oil. Tea tree aids in faster healing of wounds and combats acne. I also use Lavender oil which reduces stress and anxiety, lavender oil is also used to treat acne.

I will mention two methods that I use when doing a facial steam. The first one is the DIY steamer where you boil your water, have your face over the bowl (be careful, the water is hot), put a towel on your head that covers your head and the bowl and now you can probably feel the steam on your face. I usually have my face over the steamer fot about 5-10 minutes. But before you do the DIY method make sure that you already used a cleanser. After cleansing and steaming you can go on with your skincare routine. 

The second method is a facial steamer gadget, alson known as Facial Sauna. You can find these on amazon. This one works just as good as the DIY steamer if not better (in my opinion). The reason why I prefer a facial steamer gadget is simply because it gives more steam and you can do your skincare routine while using the steamer which I noticed gives better results on my skin. 

   If your skin is rough, oily, dry, or if your pores are quite large, try steaming you face with an egg white finish. 

   All you need to do is:

Boil about 5 cups of water and pour it into a large baking bowl. 

After that, just rest your forehead on the edge of the bowl and place a towel over your head and neck. This will allow the steam to make a convection current from the hot water, to your face/neck area, and back down again. Keep your face in the steam for about 15 minutes. If you feel faint, just lift your head up then proceed. 

Once you're done, rinse your face with warm water and whisk 1 one egg white until you see bubbles appearing. 

Apply that to your face and wait 20 minutes until you feel your skin tightening.