Is your skin stressed out from your busy, hectic day? You need to de-stress your skin to help prevent wrinkles and skin outbreaks.
There are certain herbs that can actually help your skin. One of these herbs is a bay leaf.
Because bay leaf is an herb known in antiquity, legends and myths about its wonderful powers abound. One Greek myth tells that this evergreen tree was once a beautiful nymph. She was turned into a tree to escape the unwelcome advances of Apollo. Because this tree was beloved by Apollo, no harm could ever come to the tree or to those who stayed near it.
We normally use bay leaf as a spice in our recipes or when we make pickles. But you can use it for so much more than just cooking.
One of the ways to take advantage of bay leaf at home is to make a soothing facial steam to calm your stressed skin.
- Combine five dried bay leaves with two cups of water, cover, and bring to a boil.
- Remove the lid and continue to boil for about two minutes.
- Pour the brew into a large bowl, tent a large towel over your head, and lean over the bowl.
Relax and let your face steam for ten minutes. Then follow with a facial mask.
If you do this on a weekly basis, your skin will seem cleaner and feel revitalized and distressed.
