Steaming your face for a facial treatment?

I've read that you can make you're own facials at home with green tea leaves and you can steam your face. How exactly does somebody do this? With a hot washcloth on their face? I know it might sound stupid, but it's a beauty trick I'm curious to try. Thanks for your help

Steaming your face for a facial treatment?
Here are some facials you can try





FACIAL SCRUBS


Coconut Cleanser


A moisture-rich and nutritious treat for your face





Ingredients


3 Tbsp coconut oil


1 Tbsp olive oil


1 Tbsp glycerin


2 tsp water


Instructions


Melt ingredients together over very low heat. When liquid, remove from heat and beat as mixture cools. Store in an airtight container, i








HONEY LEMON SUGAR SCRUB


1/2 cup honey


2 1/2 cups sugar


4 teaspoons lemon juice


1/2 cup sweet almond oil 4 tablespoons honey


4 drops lemon essential oil





Sweet-and-Sour Cleanser


4 Tbsp plain yogurt


2 Tbsp honey


3 Tbsp lime juice


Instructions


Blend ingredients, adding cornstarch as a thickening agent if needed. Apply to face and massage 1-2 minutes. Rinse





Sugar-And-Spice Scrub


1/2 cup granulated sugar


1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar


1/2 cup sweet almond oil


2 tsp pure vanilla extract


1 Tbsp ground oatmeal


1 tsp nutmeg


Instructions


Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight jar for further use. Scrub face with mixture 2-3 minutes, rinse, and pat dry





Oatmeal Exfoliating Scrub


Ingredients


2 heaped tsp fine oatmeal


1 tsp baking soda


Instructions


Mix oatmeal and baking soda, add enough water to make a thick paste. Rub over face, rinse, pat dry





BANANA SCRUB


2 teaspoons mashed banana


2 teaspoons rolled oats


1 teaspoon milk


1 teaspoon honey





Mix all ingredients together in a bowl it forms a smooth paste.


Apply to your face and leave it on for 10 minutes.


After 10 minutes, massage it into your face. Allow it to sit for 5 more minutes.


Rinse off thoroughly with warm water.





PINEAPPLE/PAPAYA SCRUB


Pineapple and papaya, cut into tiny pieces


A tablespoon each of pineapple and papaya juice (squeeze out the juice)


A tablespoon of old-fashioned oatmeal


A tablespoon of honey (look for one with no additives)


Lukewarm water





Collect the ingredients together.


Crush the pineapple and papaya and squeeze the juice of each fruit into a bowl.


Add the oatmeal and a tablespoon of natural honey.


Mix well.


Wet your face with lukewarm water, (the water acts to prepare and dry your skin)


Gently massage the exfoliant into your skin using circular motions, being careful not to get any into your eyes.


Leave exfoliant scrub on for about 5 minutes.


Moisten a face cloth with warm water.


Gently remove the exfoliant being careful not to get any in your eyes.


Once removed, dry your face with a clean towel by patting your face to remove excess water. And there you have it - super radiant skin- the natural way!


Use a moisturiser to help seal the nutrients, apply sparsely to prevent clogging of the pores.





FACIAL MASKS





A new moisturizing mask i came up with myself is


1/4 C oatmeal cook with 1/3 c water


i slice cucumber


1 tb honey


1 tb plain yogurt


1 tb coconut oil ( this stuff is the best i just started using it i put it everywhere it smells good and its great for your skin!!


Blend together in blender store in fridge apply to face for 20 min rinse with warm water i use it daily and i dont even need mouisturizers anymore





For more info on coconut oil go herehttp://www.coconut-connections.com/skin_...





Avocado Face Mask Recipe


1/4 cup cucumber, peel and chopped


1/4 cup avocado flesh


3 tablespoons finely powdered oats (for mild peeling)


3 tablespoons of water


1 tablespoon lemon juice (squeezed from lemon)


1 teaspoon honey


8-9 tablespoons clay


Few drops of essential oils (optional)


Puree the cucumber and avocado flesh


Then add all the other ingredients, whisk in the clay


Apply to clean face and neck and leave on for 20 - 30 minutes. Rinse off with warm water


This Avocado facemask is very good for mature and dehydrated or dry skin.





Avocado %26amp; Honey Face Mask (For dry skin)


2 tablespoons of avocado


2 tablespoons honey


1 egg yolk


Mash up the avocado, add the honey and egg. Mix it all together. Apply to face.





Puree 1/2 peeled, sliced cucumber in a blender or food processor and add 1 tablespoon yogurt. Apply to face and let set about 20 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.





Crush a handful of strawberries and mix well with 1 teaspoon honey. Apply to face and let set for about 15 minutes. Gently wipe off with a damp wash cloth.





Just Peachy Facial Mask


(normal skin)


1 medium peach


1 tablespoons honey


oatmeal


Cook peach until its soft, mash with a fork, add honey and oatmeal until its a thick consistency. Apply to skin. Let sit for 10 minutes, rinse well with cool water.





Bay Clay Facial Mask


(for acne prone skin)


4 tablespoons French clay


5 dried bay leaves


1 cup distilled water


Place the bay leaves into a cup of boiled water, let cool. Strain but keep the liquid. Slowly add the bay liquid to the clay until it is a fairly thick mixture. Dab onto your skin then allow to dry for about 15 - 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.





Apple Zinger Facial Mask


(oily skin that is acne prone)


1 medium size apple (grated)


5 tablespoons of honey


Mix the grated apple and mix with honey to make a mask. Smooth over skin then let sit for 10 minutes, rinse off with cool water.





Carrot Top Facial Mask


(normal - oily skin)


2-3 large carrots


4 1/2 tablespoons honey


Cook carrots, then mash. Mix with honey. Apply gently to the skin, wait 10 minutes. Rinse off with cool water.





Sweet Strawberry Facial Mask


(oily skin)


8 - 9 whole strawberries


3 tablespoons honey


Using a fork mash strawberries into a pulp, add honey. Mix. Don't over blend or it will be runny. Apply directly to the skin, let sit for a few minutes then rinse off.





Blackhead Mask


1/2 cup of lemon juice


4 drops of lavendar oil


1 tsp.olive oil or coconut oil


1/2 cup of crushed oats


1 Tbsp.baking soda


4 Tbsp. of grated apple


Mix it all together and apply evenly over your skin, leave to dry then wash off throughly. Amazing stuff, give it a try. You'll LOVE the result! (It also works wonders all over your body)





Mix a packet of yeast with enough tea tree oil to make a paste. Spread over emerging pimple and cover with a bandage overnight.
Reply:So you bring a small pot of water to a complete boil and pour into a bowl big enough for your face. Get a towel big enough to cover your head with and lean your face over the steaming bowl for about 5minutes. Next apply a mask that suits your skin type. Follow the directions for the mask ...





Well, when you steam your face, it opens your pores so that when you apply your product, it will go deep down into them to clean it out better than when you normally wash your face or use a mask. When you wash everything off [the cleanser, mask, etc.] it should be cold water to then CLOSE your pores after the cleansing process.





I hope that makes sense. :-)
Reply:with a hot towel or holding ur face over a pot of boiling water. iT OPENS UR PORES
Reply:Don't worry about it =D it doesn't sound stupid.


Facials at home are pretty inexpensive and easy to do. As far as steaming goes, just boil some water, put it in a bowl, and lean over it with a towel over your head so the steam doesnt get out. But after you're done with your facial, remember to splash your face with cold water to close your pores! good luck and hope i helped x]