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Decongesting Herbal Steam

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  • Servings: 1
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 20m
    • The following recipe serves 1 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • FOR FACIAL STEAM:
  • 1/4 cup eucalyptus leaves
  • 2 tablespoons peppermint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons rosemary leaves
  • 3 tablespoons thyme
  • 1 tablespoon lavender buds
  • 1/4 cup salt (dead sea salt)
  • 2/20 milliliter oil ( eucalyptus essential oil, optional, not for children under 10 - 2 drops)
  • 2/20 milliliter oil ( lavender essential oil , optional, not for children under 10 - (2 drops)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: FOR FOOT SOAK OR BATH:

  • Step 2: Mix the first 5 ingredients into the dead sea salt until evenly mixed and store in a well sealed container until ready to use.

  • Step 3: FOR THE FACIAL STEAM:

  • Step 4: Boil 4 to 6 cups of water.

  • Step 5: In a large bowl, place 1 tablespoon of the herbal mixture.

  • Step 6: Pour the boiling water over the herbs. Cover the bowl, and steep for 5 to 10 minutes.

  • Step 7: Place a towel over your head and put your face over the bowl. Make the towel into a tent for the steam to go into.

  • Step 8: Position your face 5 to 10 inches from the bowl with your eyes closed, keeping the tent over your head.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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