I’ve always been obsessed with Fig + Yarrow’s packaging and their affinity for natural ingredients, so I was beyond excited when the Denver-based beauty brand’s samples landed on my desk. I couldn’t help but stare at the Spring Herbal Steam.
So needless to say, I brought that baby home with me.
What Is It?
The Spring Herbal Steam is part of Fig + Yarrow’s seasonal selections. This detox mix is a beautiful combination of lavender, rose and chamomile, and it works with hot water to pull the toxins from pores.
How I Used It
I decided to pour the mix into a pretty bowl to amp up my at-home spa experience. Then I added water I boiled into the bowl and let the herbs rest for a minute, so I wouldn’t scald my face with piping-hot air.
As instructed, I put a small towel over my face and leaned in as the steam went to work.
In the beginning, I didn’t really feel anything. But as I breathed in and out, I felt the steam mostly on my lips, nose and inner cheeks. Which was perfect, because the pores near my nose can get super clogged.
I wanted to maximize the use of the herbal steam, but I could only last a little over five minutes out of the recommended 15. I felt a little suffocated from the heat and towel covering my face.
For me, the facial steam was more about the relaxing ambiance rather than the actual clearing of my pores. The clean smell of the flowers, the solitude, silence and a hot bowl of herbal tea helped me wind down on a quiet Sunday night.
During the week after, I didn’t notice a transformation in my skin compared to other facials that usually leave me glowing for at least a couple of days.
Rating: 3 out of 5. I didn’t see any results with the herbal steam, but I would use it again with the rest of Fig +Yarrow’s six-step skin care regimen to see if that makes a difference.
