How to make facial steam at home

The importance of a steam bath for the face

The face is exposed to dust, dirt and impurities that get stuck between its pores, which leads to clogging, and the formation of pimples on the face, and blackheads on the nose, so it is imperative to get rid of impurities and trapped dust particles, by cleaning the face with a steam bath ; As it is one of the best ways to clean the skin, whether the outer or inner layer, it leads to skin perspiration, removing all the dirt and plankton in it, and also removes the dead cells, so the facial skin becomes smoother and fresh, and it is easy to make a facial steam bath at home Instead of heading to salons, it does not require special tools, and in this article we will learn about the benefits of steam for the face, with the correct ways to work. ^[1]

How to make facial steam

traditional way

Facial steam can be made using a small saucepan. The method is: ^[2]

• the ingredients:
  • Small cooking pot.
  • Several small cups of water.
  • Face lotion.
  • Glass bowl.
  • Dried herbs, or essential oil.
  • Large towel.
  • A face mask such as a cosmetic mud or honey mask.
  • Toner.
  • Skin moisturizer.
  • A piece of cotton.
• How to prepare:
  • Boil water in a cooking pot.
  • Cleanse the skin with face wash; Get rid of dirt, and makeup .
  • Dry the skin with a towel.
  • Pour boiling water into a glass bowl.
  • You can add dried herbs or a few drops of an essential oil to the water.
  • Place the towel over the head like a tent, and bend over the bowl of water until the steam rises, touches the skin, leaving a good distance so that the rising steam does not burn the face.
  • Steam the face for 10 minutes while keeping the eyes closed.
  • Apply a mask suitable for skin type, and leave it on for 15 minutes.
  • Gently rinse your face with lukewarm water.
  • Toner applied to the skin using a piece of cotton.
  • Put a moisturizer for the skin; Because steaming the face leads to dry skin.

Electric steam device

Facial steaming with an electric face steamer. The method is: ^[3]

• the ingredients:
  • Facial steam machine.
  • An amount of water according to the instructions on the device.
  • A skin cleanser or scrub.
  • A skin mask, or a skin cream.
• How to prepare:
  • Remove the hair from the face using a tie or towel, then clean the skin with lotion, or peel it off with a scrub.
  • Fill the device with the appropriate amount of water, then put the device on the table at a suitable height with the seat; To use the device while sitting.
  • Place the face on the top hole that resembles a cone, making sure to leave the space mentioned in the instructions.
  • Steam the face for 2-3 minutes, then take a break to examine the skin; Because the steam produced by the device is strong compared to other methods.
  • Dry the face after finishing steaming, or let it dry naturally.
  • Apply a mask that contains ingredients that are easily absorbed by the skin, or apply a cream for the skin.

Warm towel

This is a simple way to steam your face. The method is: ^[3]

• the ingredients:
  • A clean towel.
  • Amount of warm water.
  • A skin cleanser or scrub.
• How to prepare:
  • Tying hair, cleansing the skin with a mild cleanser, or gently exfoliating it.
  • Soak the towel and squeeze it out. To get rid of the excess water, taking care of the water temperature so that it does not cause burns.
  • Place the towel on the face , covering it completely while sitting, and return the back toward the back, or lie down.
  • Divide the process into two minutes for each step, provided that the whole process does not exceed 10 minutes.

The appropriate duration for facial steam

The time required when steaming the face depends on the type of skin , and is: ^[3]

• Normal and Combination Skin: Steam the face once a week for 12 minutes each.
• Dry skin : Steam the face twice a week for 10 minutes each time.
• Oily skin: steaming the face twice a week for 12 minutes each time.
• Sensitive skin : Consult a dermatologist before steaming a face.

Benefits of steam for face

Steaming the face is beneficial for the skin in several ways, including: ^[4]

• Clean the skin: Steam opens the pores, removes dirt, accumulated impurities, and dries blackheads, making it easier to remove.
• Adding natural freshness to the face: the warm steam increases sweating, which expands blood vessels, thus stimulating blood circulation, and increases the flow of oxygen-carrying blood to the face.
• Acne treatment: where steam treats acne by removing dead skin, bacteria, and impurities that clog pores, and cause acne, and also removes the fat stuck under the skin that is usually the cause of the proliferation of bacteria that cause acne , and blackheads.
• Moisturizing the skin: Steam increases the production of natural oils in the skin, which naturally moisturizes the face.
• Increase the absorption of care products into the skin: applying care products and masks that are beneficial to the skin after steaming makes the skin better absorb these benefits; Because steam increases skin permeability.
• Maintaining the youth of the skin: It increases blood flow to the face, which promotes collagen and elastin production, thus preserving the youth of the skin.
• Provides relaxation: the feeling of warm steam gives a feeling of calm and relaxation, and herbs and aromatic oils can be added; To increase its effectiveness by feeling more relaxed, and it also relieves sinus congestion that usually accompanies a headache.

References

1. ↑ by TRACI JOY (17-2-2015), "How to Steam Your Face to Cleanse Your Pores" , livestrong , Retrieved 26-12-2016.
2. ↑ "How to Do a Steam Facial" , www.wikihow.com , Retrieved 2018-8-9. Edited.
3. ^ ^{A b T.} Ramona , Sinha (2018-7-24), "For the Steam Facial Acne: A Benefits And the Step-By- the Step Guide , " , Www.stylecraze.com , Retrieved 2018-8-9. Edited.
4. ↑ Adrienne Santos-Longhurst (2018-7-10), “10 Benefits of Face-Steaming and How to Do It at Home” , www.healthline.com , Retrieved 2018-8-9. Edited.