If you have dry skin or acne spots, you can benefit from both hot and cold steam, but in different ways. Salon and spa visits are where most people learn about the benefits of a hydrating facial mist, but steaming your own face at home is easier and cheaper.
Steam has various benefits, including:
- Opening the pores, making it easier to wash away dirt and dead skin cells,
- Increasing circulation gives the appearance of alertness.
- Clears congested nasal and sinus passages;
- Replenishes moisture on the skin’s surface.
Traditional remedies included steaming cups of tea, the sauna, or hot compresses. Some have gone so far as to hold their faces above boiling water. It’s unfortunate that so many of them are unsafe.
However, you can get the same results with a facial steamer at home as you would from one at a spa or salon. The convenience of a home facial steamer means you can pamper yourself whenever you choose. Just fill the water tank, plug it in, and turn it on for a relaxing facial treatment before bed or upon waking. Your personal steamer will be available to you in no time.
A facial mask might be difficult to remove, but a home steamer will make the task much simpler if you are a fan of exfoliation. Simply apply the mask as you would any other face mask and wait for it to dry. Then, after allowing the mask to soften in the steam, remove it with a warm cloth. The mask can be removed without any painful scrubbing or irritation to the skin.
Steam is beneficial because it opens pores, softens blackheads and whiteheads, and removes impurities from the skin. It also prevents the emergence of new spots.
The steam needs to be broken up into small bits by the steamer before it can be used. However, the steamer’s capacity to atomize the steam ensures that the steam particles are sufficiently small for your skin to absorb them. Larger particles in regular steam prevent absorption through the skin.
Modern steamers provide a cool mist option for when you need it. Allergy sufferers would like this function because it eliminates skin allergens. It also reduces the appearance of pores and tightens the skin. A cool spray can also help reduce inflammation and redness.
Essential oils may also be utilized in the steamer. Depending on your skin type, you should use a particular blend of essential oils. Fennel, rosemary, and lemon, for instance, are all beneficial for oily skin. Lavender and chamomile both help dry and sensitive skin. Oils like lemon or patchouli can repair sun-damaged skin.
There are several advantages to using a facial steamer at home, including the convenience of being able to reap the same spa-like rewards without leaving the comfort of your own bedroom or bathroom.
