How to make a facial steam at home
The importance of a steam bath for the face
The face is exposed to dust, dirt and impurities that are suspended between its pores, which leads to clogging them, and the formation of pimples on the face, and black heads on the nose, so it is necessary to get rid of the impurities and suspended dust particles, by cleaning the face with a steam bath; It is one of the best ways to clean the skin, whether the outer or inner layer, it leads to the skin perspiration, removing all the dirt and plankton, and also removes dead cells, so the facial skin becomes softer and more fresh, and it is easy to make a steam bath for the face at home Instead of going to the salons, it does not require special tools, and in this article we will learn about the benefits of steam for the face, along with the correct ways to do it
How to make facial steam
traditional way
A facial steam can be made using a small cooking pot. The method is
Ingredients:
a small cooking pot.
Several few glasses of water.
Face lotion.
glass bowl Dried herbs or essential oil.
Large towel.
A face mask such as a cosmetic clay mask, or honey.
Toner. Skin moisturizer.
A piece of cotton.
Preparation:
Boil water in a cooking pot.
Clean the skin with a face wash; To get rid of dirt, and make-up.
Dry the skin with a towel. Pour boiling water into a glass bowl.
Dried herbs, or several few drops of essential oil can be added to the water.
Put the towel over the head like a tent, and bend over the bowl of water so that the steam rises and touches the skin, leaving a good distance so that the rising steam does not cause a burn on the face. Steam the face for 10 minutes, keeping the eyes closed.
Apply a mask suitable for skin type, and leave it for 15 minutes.
Rinse the face gently with lukewarm water.
Apply a toner to the skin using a piece of cotton.
applying moisturizer to the skin; Because steaming the face leads to dry skin.
electric steamer
Ingredients:
facial steamer.
A quantity of water according to the instructions mentioned on the device.
Skin cleanser or scrub.
Skin mask, or skin cream
Method of preparation:
Remove the hair from the face using a tie or towel, then clean the skin with lotion, or peel it with a scrub.
Fill the device with the appropriate amount of water, then put the device on the table at an appropriate height with the seat; To use the device while sitting.
Place the face on the top cone-like opening, taking care to leave the distance mentioned in the instructions.
Steam the face for 2-3 minutes, then take a break to examine the skin; Because the steam generated by the device is powerful compared to other methods.
Dry the face after steaming, or let it dry naturally.
Applying a skin mask that contains ingredients that are easily absorbed by the skin, or applying a skin cream.
warm towel
This is a simple method of steaming the face. The method is
Ingredients:
A clean towel.
amount of warm water.
Skin cleanser or scrub.
How to prepare:
tie the hair, clean the skin with a mild cleanser, or gently exfoliate it.
Soak the towel in water and wring it out; To get rid of excess water while taking care and caution against the heat of the water so that it does not cause burns.
Placing the towel over the face, covering it completely while sitting, leaning back, or lying down.
Divide the process into two minutes for each step, provided that the whole process does not exceed 10 minutes.
Suitable time for facial steam
The required time when steaming the face depends on the type of skin, which is:
Normal skin and mixed skin:
Steaming the face once a week for 12 minutes each time.
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 the face.
Benefits of steam for the face
Cleaning the skin: Steam opens the pores, removes dirt and accumulated impurities, and dries blackheads, making them easier to remove.
Adding natural freshness to the face: Warm steam increases sweating, which expands blood vessels, thus activating blood circulation, and increasing the flow of oxygen-laden blood to the face.
Acne treatment: Steam treats acne by removing dead skin, bacteria, and impurities that clog pores and cause acne, and removes the fat stuck under the skin that usually causes the proliferation of acne-causing bacteria and blackheads.
Moisturizing the skin: Steam increases the production of natural oils in the skin, which naturally moisturizes the face.
Increasing the absorption of care products in the skin: Putting care products and masks that are beneficial for the skin after steaming makes the skin absorb these benefits better; Because steam increases the permeability of the epidermis.
Maintaining youthful skin: It increases blood flow to the face, which enhances the production of collagen and elastin, thus maintaining youthful skin.
Providing relaxation: the feeling of warm steam gives a feeling of calm and relaxation, and herbs and essential oils can be added; To increase its effectiveness by feeling more relaxed, it also relieves sinus congestion that is usually accompanied by headaches.