- Facial Steam: Choose the appropriate facial steam formula from Chapter
2 for your skin type and follow the directions to prepare the steam. As
you’re waiting for the water to boil and the herbs to steep, prepare the
mask below. Remember, facial steams are designed to bring toxins to the
surface. While it may initially be undesirable to “invite” this
circumstance into being, it is for the best! Any underground pimples that
come up were already there. A necessary step in achieving clearer skin is
to bring those out, heal them quickly, and prevent any future pimples
from forming. - Manuka and Parsley Lightening Acne Mask (see Chapter 3): As your
pores will be quite open from the facial steam, the lemon juice in the
mask may sting a bit. To avoid this, swap in the Layered Lavender
Flower Water from Chapter 7, lavender hydrosol, or brewed green tea for
the lemon. The substitution will only slightly reduce the lightening
properties of the mask. Prepare the mask so it’s ready and waiting for
you when you’re done with the steam. Splash your face with warm water
to remove the sweat and toxins released from your pores during the
steam, pat dry, and apply the mask, following the mask directions from
the recipe. - Facial Toner: Using a facial toner is especially important for acne-prone
skin, and even more so after performing a steam and a mask. You’ve just
opened your pores and cleaned them out, and now it’s time to close those
pores to not let the gunk back in. Saturate a cotton ball with toner and
gently wipe your face in an upward and outward direction. You can use
the Clarifying Toner (see Chapter 2), the Layered Lavender Flower
Water (see Chapter 7), or your favorite toner. - Balancing Facial Moisturizer (see Chapter 2): After an intensive
facial, you want to use a mild, ultra-nourishing moisturizer that is high in
angelo
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