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| Whenever the face needs to be wiped, such as in makeup removal, avoid using synthetic cotton balls or paper tissues which often contain irritating particles that can scratch the skin. Use only 100 percent cotton balls. Cleanse the face morning and night and never go to bed with makeup on your face. |
| Facial Steams |
| A facial steam is an excellent way to deep cleanse, relax muscles and improve circulation as you give yourself an invigorating rosy glow. Wash your face first. Pour 1 quart of boiling water over a handful of herbs in a heatproof glass bowl. Tie your hair back. Drape a towel over your head to create a tent-like effect over the bowl. Keep your face about 10 inches away from the water source to avoid getting burned as you inhale the sensuous steam for 5 to 7 minutes. Facial steams can be used once or twice a week. Select the appropriate herbs for your skin type. |
| Acne: lavender, red clover blossoms, strawberry leaves. |
| Blackheads: elder flower, rosemary. |
| Combination skin: chamomile, lavender, licorice, peppermint. |
| Dry skin: chamomile, comfrey leaves, elder flower, fennel seed, lavender, licorice, red clover, roses. |
| Oily skin: Eucalyptus, juniper berries, lavender, lemon grass, lemon peel, peppermint, pine, sage, strawberry leaves. |
| Sensitive skin: calendula, chamomile. |
| I often simply use PuriTea (available in health food stores), which contains many beneficial herbs for facial steam herbs. Facial steams can be followed with a facial scrub and then a mask. |
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