For a long time, steam has been used for relaxation and rejuvenation. This is the reason you’d find that it is used in spas, saunas, and beauty parlors to enable a warm atmosphere for optimum relaxation. However, in skin care, the benefits of facial steaming do not end at just relaxation. Let’s delve into the health benefits of facial steaming and guidelines on how you could start your steaming schedule at home.
BENEFITS OF FACIAL STEAMING
Facial Steaming poses several health benefits for the skin as follows;
1. Eases blackhead removal.
Before the extraction of blackheads and other growths on one’s skin, the skin needs to be properly prepped. Steaming soften the skin, loosening oil and buildup in skin pores, making it easy to extract these plugs.
However, it is essential not to go about picking these blackheads; instead, invest in a stainless steel loop-style extractor for gentle at-home removals.
2. Allows for better product penetration.
Steaming your face before applying skincare products opens up skin pores, allowing for better absorption of products. The heat and moisture from the steam make the skin permeable and ready to accept the toners, serums, and moisturizers you apply.
3. Improves hydration.
Water is necessary for proper skin hydration, and face steaming provides your skin with the much-needed water. So, use steam and follow up with a moisturizer and serum to plump up the skin and improve its water retention capacity, especially if you have dry skin.
4. Plumps skin.
Your skin needs proper blood flow to build collagen and elastin, giving it a plump, bouncy look. Face steaming improves blood flow and circulation, causing your skin to look firmer and younger.
STEAMING YOUR FACE AT HOME
Yes, you can also carry out your facial steaming routine at home! These are a few ways to do this.
You can buy a facial steamer and carefully follow the instructions written on the box.
The simple steps here are:
1. Fill the water tank.
The face steamer usually comes with a water tank, just like a steam pressing iron. The steamer works when this water is then evaporated to produce steam.
2. Replace the water tank with the steamer. Turn on the steamer and allow the water to heat up, following the instructions that came with your facial steamer.
3. Proceed to steam your face. Turn on your steamer and allow the steam to fall over your face. Regulate the temperature to your most suitable level.
TIP!
One can place a towel over one’s head while using the steam machine for maximum effect. This helps to lock up the steam. You can do this for a few minutes, depending on your skin’s needs and reaction.
Alternatively, you can try the Hot Towel Technique.
Put a clean small towel in a bowl and pour some hot water (not boiling water) over the towel. Wring out the excess water from the towel and place it on your face. To know when the temperature is right, remember that you should be able to hold the towel without it being too hot for your hands.
Frequently carrying out facial steaming helps to keep skin blemishes at bay. It also ensures your face gets a radiant glow.
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