Organic Floral Facial Steam

Use only after cleansing skin. Pour 2-3 cups of hot water over 1-2 tbls of Ember Floral Facial Steam in wide bowl and let steep for 2 mins. Ensure water is not too hot or that your face is too close as you do not want to burn your skin. Place your ace 12-18inches from water & Cover your head with a towel, ensuring no steam will escape. Spend 8-10 mins in meditation, a time to refocus or even get lost in your thoughts while enjoying this theraputic floral facial & aromatherapy experience. 

 

After use you can save the the floral water to use as a toner. To do this, strain the flowers from the water (do not disgard) Return remaining water to a pot on the stove and boil to reduce to one cup. Add flowers to pot and simmer for 20mins. Let cool. Pour floral water into a glass bottle or container. Use daily by wetting a cotton pad with floral water and sweeping over clean face and neck. Can be stored for one week, preferably in the refridgerator.

Hot water releases the volatiles in the plant material, carrying them up to your face where they can exert their beneficial effects to the fullest. The steam helps to soften and open pores so they can get to work effectively. 

• Rose - Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging benefits, helps to strengthen skin cells, promote regeneration, neutralize free radicals & hydrate skin.

• Lavender - Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory and wrinkle preventative, helps clear pores, heal and prevent acne, eczema, reduce redness, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation.

• Chamomile - Anti-inflammatory, Anti-fungal, Antibacterial, Antioxidant, calms and soothes skin, reduces redness, inflammation & acne.  Eliminates free radicals and restores natural moisture content, great for preventing wrinkles.

• Calendula - Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antioxidant properties, soothes acne, rosacea, eczema. High in Beta-carotene, prevents wrinkles, heals and moisturizes.

• Ylang Ylang - Antioxidant, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, & Antibacterial properties, soothes skin, clears pores, balances & regulates oil production, tones and tightens.

•  Geranium - Antiseptic, Anti-inflammatory, Antifungal, helps to eliminate dead skin cells, promote regeneration, tone & tighten skin,  fade scars and regulate oil production by balancing hormones therefore preventing breakouts.

Cleanse - the steam causes your face to sweat allowing impurities in the skin to be released. The flowers and oils contain powerful antiseptic and antibacterial properties to clear pores and draw out toxins and debris.

Hydrate - Sweating opens your pores allowing compounds in the flowers and oils  such as Calendula & Chamomile that are incredibly soothing and moisturizing to deeply penetrate into your skin leaving it soft, and hydrated. 

Anti-Aging - Due to the enhanced blood flow to the face during a steam and antioxidant rich properties in the flowers and oils such as Rose and Geranium which increases the renewal of the skin cells and helps prevent fine lines and wrinkles.