1. Tie back your hair and keep it off your face.

2. Place a warm, wet towel on your face and keep it there for a few minutes.

3. Remove the towel and wash your face using cleanser that's suitable to your skin type.

4. Fill a pot with water. Add herbs suitable to your skin type or a few drops of essential oil. For example, chamomile, fennel seeds and roses are good for dry skin, and rosemary, lavender and peppermint can help oily skin.

5. Put the pot on the stove and bring the water to a boil. Remove the pot from the heat.

6. Drape the towel over your head and hold your face over the steam. Steam for 5 or 10 minutes, or whatever is comfortable.

7. Put on a face mask. If using a clay-based mask, avoid the eye area.

8. Lie down and relax as the mask dries. Cucumber slices over the eyes are cooling.

9. Rinse your face, making sure to get all traces of the mask off.

10. Conclude your facial with toner, then moisturizer.