Essential Oil Facial Steamers
Skip the spa and pamper yourself from the comfort of your own home with the help of these essential oil facial steamers
Yield: 6 steamers
Cost: 10
Equipment
- Silicone mold
- Large, heat-safe bowl
Materials
- 1 cup baking soda
- ½ cup citric acid
- 2 tablespoon kaolin clay
- 3 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- ½ teaspoon floral hydrosol
- 25-30 drops essential oil
- 2 tablespoon dried flowers such as lavender, chamomile or calendula
Instructions
- To large mixing bowl, add baking soda, citric acid and kaolin clay. Mix well.
- Combine the essential oils and melted coconut oil in a small bowl. Add the oil to the dry mixture, using your hands to fully incorporate it and break up any clumps. It should be the texture of wet sand.
- Add a very small amount of floral hydrosol to the mixture, a few drops at a time. Slowly incorporate the hydrosol into the mixture while continuously mixing with your hands.
- Add a small amount of dried flowers buds to each mold. Then spoon some of the baking soda mixture into the mold. Firmly press the mixture into the mold, ensuring that each mold is filled evenly and compactly.
- Let set for at least two hours before removing from mold. Let set overnight.
Notes
To use, place one steamer into bowl of very hot water. Put your face right above the bowl, place a towel over your head and gently breathe in the scented steam. If desired, you can bottle the remaining water and use as a face spritzer. The water can be kept in refrigerator for up to one week.