DIY Skincare: Lemongrass Facial Steam
Hi everyone,
Lemongrass is extremely popular in Asia as a cooking ingredient used in some teas, but it also has a lot of benefits for your skin! If you prepare lemongrass in a facial steam/sauna, it will revitalize your skin and leave it feeling super soft.
Saunas are one of the most effective beauty treatments for the skin, because when you sweat in a steam filled room, it cleanses your pores and replaces dead skin cells. It also helps to open up your pores to remove any dirt and excess oils.
But since we can't all get to the sauna everyday, a facial steam is going to work the same way, and this one is super easy to make at home! This facial steam is perfect for all skin types, but works especially well for normal to oily skin because lemongrass is particularily used as an astringent to regulate skin oils.
Enjoy!!
What you'll need:
- 40g fresh or 15g dried Chamomile flowers
- 40 g fresh Lemongrass, finely chopped
- 1 pot boiling water
- 1 large bowl
Directions:
1. Infuse the herbs in boiling water. Let stand for 30 minutes and strain the mixture.
2. Reheat the infusion and pour it into the large bowl.
3. Drape a towel over your head to keep your hair from getting in your face, and inhale the steam for about 30 seconds (or until you can't stand the heat anymore). Repeat 2-3 times and finish off with your favorite toner.
Have you tried a facial steam before? What's your favorite herbal skincare?
<3 Mish
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Photos & Sources: Blogspot, Heart Blossom Essentials, Au Naturelle, Reluctant Gourmet
18 comments
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Cool, I have never tried anything like that so I should give it a shot :)
xo Emilie @ http://www.hungrydelights.com/ -
Interesting
Its too hot to do a facial steam...might be great for the winter
http://happychinadoll.blogspot.ca/2012/08/august-2012-topbox.html
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i love using chamomile for my skin, if i have a blemish i put a chamomile teabag on it for a while and it really reduces the redness!
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Haha, I guess there's one good thing about living in Finland where the sauna is originally from, I get to take a sauna every day! :D Would this work if I'd just pour the water on the sauna stove? Even if it wouldn't it would make the sauna smell nice. :)
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I tried this (yes i found chamomile flowers) and I loved it!!!! My pores opened up immediatley so i could wash out the dirt. I am definetaly gonna use this alot!! :) Thanks Michelle for the awesome post:) <3
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You've taught us in your thai beauty video... Also with papaya mask facial.
And I've been using the papaya with yogurt face mask for my face... :)
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Ooh, I wanna go to a sauna! I've always been reluctant because when I think of sauna I think of a bunch of naked ladies in a room... But I guess I could make my own little sauna... if that's possible... :D :D :D
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i love using chamomile for my skin, if i have a spoti put a chamomile teabag on it for a while and it really reduces the redness!
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I wish I had some Chamomile flowers laying around :(
Thank you Michelle for your post!
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I love DIY so i'm definitely goin g to try this.
I've also just written a DIY post about nail whitener so I would love it if you could take a read and let me know what you think!
www.emma-louwagstaff.blogspot.co.uk
E-L xo
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I'm sooo trying this!
I've just bought charcoal capsules to make a face mask with it - can't wait to try that!
I love the idea of steam facials, but I never really do them, it's such a hassle.
I usually do a hot cloth cleanse instead after I exfoliate. After letting my clay mask dry,with a muslin cloth all folded up and soaked in warm water, I remove the mask with the cloth to get rid of the dead skin and dirt. Then I splash my face with cold water and apply my skincare.
http://makeupart-addicted.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/face-masks-french-green-illite-clay-mask.html
I use French Green Clay at the minute. Adding different ingredients depending on my skin's condition at the time :)
My next trial is the charcoal mask, which you can find on Free People's blog!
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