Quick Teabag Steam Facial

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posted by Annie B. Bond Apr 24, 2008 5:00 am

filed under: True Beauty, Skin Care

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Adapted from 365 Simple Pleasures, collected by Susannah Seton (Conari Press, 2001).

We all know that a steam facial to open our pores and nourish our skin with some herbal goodness would be a good thing. But who has time? Well, this quick recipe for facial success is perfect for all of us who want the deep skin-nourishing benefits of a steam facial but who don’t have a lot of time to fiddle with preparing one.

Learn this quick trick for healthy, happy skin here:

INGREDIENTS
1 chamomile teabag
1 peppermint teabag
3 cups boiling water

1. Place the teabags in a large bowl and cover them with boiling water. Allow to steep 2 minutes.

2. Place a clean towel over your head and the bowl, being sure to keep your face at least 8 inches away from the surface of the water.

3. Steam 10 minutes.

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Corena Garoutte says
Mar 25, 2009 7:10 PM

Irrka Torres , I make a cup of water with the 2 tea bags. This makes a stout tea saloution then you can pour a bit of this solution in your facial steamer. You will have plenty left to do a few more times. just store extra in fridge till you are ready for it.

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Irrka Torres says
Nov 11, 2008 5:23 AM

Do you think this would be ok if i use this in a steamer?

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Liz Autumnrose says
May 1, 2008 3:49 PM

This is great... It was so relaxing, I almost fell asleep! :)

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Victoria Stefani says
Apr 25, 2008 6:09 PM

Rae, if you're allergic to chamomile, just use 2 peppermint teabags, or another herbal tea of your choice. Chamomile is soothing to the skin, but you'll benefit from the steam with or without it.

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Katharine Welch says
Apr 24, 2008 9:15 AM

This is quick and easy and I already have the ingrediants - thanks for the suggestion.

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Victoria Stefani says
Apr 24, 2008 8:18 AM

And when you're finished, have a cup of the still-warm tea. The chamomile will help you relax and the peppermint is good for the digestion.

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Rashid P. says
Apr 24, 2008 7:54 AM

sounds good to me, thanks for the tip

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Rae G. says
Apr 24, 2008 6:15 AM

I'm allergic to chamomile. Is there an alternative tea that can be used for this?

Thank you :)
Rae

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