Benefits of facial steaming
February 8, 2010
Steaming is the best way to clean the skin. It clears the skin pores, detoxifies it, prevents various skin problems and also brings a natural glow on face.That is the reason steaming is considered an important step for the regular beauty care.
Steaming is the most effective way to open the clogged pores of our skin and brings out the toxin present in our skin on the very outer layer and that is the reason it is considered ideal for skin prone to acne and pimples. Also they are very effective in curing even the toughest blackheads. Apart from detoxifying the skin, steaming improves the blood circulation in our face and thus helps in restoring the natural glow and health on your face. Also it softens and hydrates the outer layer of the skin.
Just put your face above a pot of boiling water with lots of steam and then cover over a thick towel so that steam is not able to escape and it reaches your skin. However be careful that you do not pur your face too close to the steam as it may burn your skin. Do it for 10 minutes and then gently wash it off with a towel. Also there are many specificcaly designed electrical steamers available in market. Also before going for steaming always exfoliate your face with a good scrubber.
The duration and frequency of steaming depends on your skin type. Generally 10 minutes of facial is very good for skin. If you have normal or oily skin them steaming is recommended once in a week. As oily skin are more prone to blackheads and pimples, it will cure these problems. If you have a dry skin then steaming once in fortnight is good enough. If you will steam more often than that then your skin will be turn dry and flacky. For combination skin applying little moisturizer on dry areas and then taking steam will help in oil balance .
Strictly avoid steaming if you have sensitive skin. Steaming on Sensitive skin will have adversary effects and it will cause skin inflation, break outs, itching and will often leave pathy skin.
Herbal facial is a good idea. You can add rose petals, cinnamon, chamomile, rosemary, bay leaves or lavender in your steam. It will stimulate your skin and will have very refreshing and soothing effect on your skin with lovely fragrance.
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