Whether you’ve heard about face steaming or not, let me tell you, face steaming is a super simple, yet effective remedy for an array of ailments. The logistics of steaming are fairly straight forward. All you need is boiled hot water, a glass or ceramic bowl, a towel (to cover your head), and essential oils. When using essential oils, make sure to keep your eyes closed when steaming, so you don’t irritate your eyes in any way.

Here are a few of my personal favourite uses:

1) Face steaming to relieve congestion

Fall is upon us, which means the cold season is back. Now I don’t know about you, but whenever I get a cold, my sinuses get very clogged (sorry TMI); anyways, I’ve found that steaming my face can be quite beneficial when trying to relieve that congestion.

Some of the essential oils I like to use for relieving congestion are the following:

• Thieves oil (antiseptic)
• Citrus oils (lemon, grapefruit, orange, etc.)
• Ecualypus
• Immune Boost

2) Face steaming for relaxation

So when it comes to steaming your face for relaxation, it really mainly has to do with the essential oils that you decide to use. I think it can be different for everyone, but some more relaxing oils and blends can be:

• Lavender
• Contentment (Which was made by a Guelph company Aromatherapist which I have linked for several of the oil blends, but unfortunately they no longer make this particular product – the ingredients are a mix of lavender, Mandarin, Myrrh, ylang ylang)
• Anxiety Rescue

3) Face steaming for the pores

Face steaming for pore and skin cleansing is not only relaxing, but also very effective.  So basically you do exactly the same thing as for the other two uses, however first you’re going to want to cleanse your face with an exfoliant, then steam for about 5 minutes or more. After I dry my face I like to massage in my facial moisturizer. Personally, I find it best to use an oil as it’s the closest way to naturally moisturize your face. I use the New Roots Skin Lovers oil, which you can find on their website or on Amazon.

All in all, face steaming honestly is a very relaxing remedy, which can be more helpful when battling any ailment. Give it a shot, and let us know what method you find works best for you!