DIY Botanical Facial Steam for Glowing Skin: Unlock Nature’s Radiance at Home

If you’re looking to elevate your skincare ritual and achieve that fresh, healthy glow, a botanical facial steam might be your new favourite step. Facial steaming is an age-old practice, but infusing it with premium botanicals and raw ingredients can help open pores, hydrate the skin, and boost the absorption of your favourite serums and oils.

Why Try a Botanical Facial Steam?

Steaming your face does more than just feel relaxing:

• Opens pores for a deeper cleanse

• Increases circulation for a radiant complexion

• Preps skin to better absorb active ingredients in your serums or oils

• Relieves congestion and helps clear impurities

Adding botanicals and skin-loving ingredients from The Skin Science Company transforms a basic steam into a luxurious home spa experience.

DIY Botanical Facial Steam Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon Lavender Essential Oil
  Lavender Essential Oil

• 1 tablespoon Dried Chamomile Flowers (or substitute with a few drops of Chamomile Oil)

• 1 teaspoon Rosehip Oil
  Rosehip Oil

• 1 teaspoon Jojoba Oil
  Jojoba Oil

• 1 teaspoon Pink Australian Clay
  Pink Australian Clay (optional for added minerals)

• 6–8 cups hot, filtered water

Instructions:

1. Prepare Your Steam:
   Boil the water and pour it into a large, heat-safe bowl.

2. Add Botanicals:
   Sprinkle in the dried chamomile flowers (or a few drops of chamomile oil), lavender essential oil, and, if using, the pink Australian clay for a mineral boost.

3. Add Oils:
   Drop in the rosehip and jojoba oils for extra nourishment. Gently swirl to mix.

4. Steam Your Face:
   Drape a towel over your head to trap the steam, keeping your face 25–30 cm from the water. Breathe deeply and relax for 5–10 minutes.

5. Finish & Follow Up:
   Pat your face dry with a clean towel. Immediately follow with your favourite serum or moisturiser—your skin will drink it up!

Customise Your Botanical Facial Steam

• For dry skin: Add a teaspoon of Almond Oil.

• For congestion: Add a few drops of Tea Tree Oil or Eucalyptus Oil.

• For sensitive skin: Use only soothing botanicals like chamomile and rosehip.

Pro Tips:

• Always patch test new ingredients if you have sensitive skin.

• Use once per week for best results.

• Avoid if you have rosacea or broken capillaries, as heat may worsen these conditions.

Shop all the premium botanicals and oils you need at The Skin Science Company. Experience the benefits of professional-grade ingredients at home—your skin will thank you!