Anything that Kelly Brook has to say about beauty...I'm on it. This is because despite being picture perfect in this shot, whenever Brook is papped sans-maquillage after a long flight, she still looks healthy and pretty.
Kelly swears by regular steam sessions to keep her skin looking fresh. If you have access to a steam room in your gym it's worth popping in there a few times a week. It can be hard to time a post-workout pamper session in the gym changing room since we're also contemplating our protein fix at this point and wondering how we'll eat within an hour of acing the tricep dips. If you manage to get some me-time in the gym then it's worth showering, shampooing and conditioning before you steam. The heat will activate your conditioning treatment whilst your pores open and the toxins pour out.
If you're without a steam room you can do this at home for your face. Just fill a tub with near boiling water and throw a towel over your head. Allow your face and neck to be exposed to the steam which is caught under the towel. You can add essential oils to the mix. It's a lovely feeling to pick out oils which best suit your mood and needs for the day.
If you're not confident picking an oil blend you could start with something like lavender which is well loved.
Health note: avoid lavender in pregnancy and remember that it may make you drowsy.
This makes perfect sense! Thanks for sharing - I look forward to trialling this one! x
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting - let me know how you get on!
DeleteFab post! I love to steam and am always amazed at how soft the skin feels immediately after. Great you mentioned home steaming too. Love to add oils (esp. lavender), though I have made the eye-watering mistake of being too heavy handed! x
ReplyDeleteThanks Gem. I'm often too hungry after a workout to steam so the do it yourself version works well for me at home. Lavender is gorgeously relaxing. x
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