honey/moon herbal compresses

I am not a huge fan of facial steamers. It's not that I think they are awful or have an overall negative impact on the skin or that they don't do what they are claimed to do (soften skin, open pores), it's just that from my experience that they can be a breeding ground for bacteria if not cared for properly. I notice the same thing on the humidifier that I keep in the house...it develops this weird white stuff around the metal bars that create the heat that makes the steam. Ew. It make sense though, because where there is moisture and heat, there is likely funk...

Enter the warm towel compresses that I love and use in treatments. Warm (and/or cool) towel compresses can benefit every skin type. It's great to use tepid or cool towels on my clients who suffer from rosacea or who have extremely delicate skin. Almost every one of my clients lets out a giant sigh as I lay the first towel on their forehead; it's as if that feeling of warmth is a sign that it's ok to let go of whatever exists outside of my treatment area.

I've been using a custom blend of essential oils in the water that I use to heat the towels and to wet my hands during treatment...however, since meeting Brandi Barnes of Just Add Honey I have been able to get my hands on some dried herbs and have been playing around with them to try and create an intoxicating and invigorating blend that I will dub the Honey/Moon Tea Compress. I've tried a few on clients this week and so far the feedback has been great.

I always remind clients that they CAN try towel compresses at home. I have doubts that anyone does and my feelings aren't hurt. Hopefully it's one of the reasons that clients come back to see me!