How To Apply Facial Steam

learn how to use a facial sauna for years, the use of a facial sauna was exclusively reserved for spas and gyms. Technology has advanced by leaps and bounds and now you can enjoy the benefits of steam in your own home, at a very affordable price.

In the past, a very common way to steam your face was to use a pot of almost boiling water and put a towel over your head. Today that may still work well, but there is a much more effective and beneficial way to vaporize your face using a facial steamer.

The portable facial saunas are quiet and easy to use, are designed to produce a very fine nano-steam, which brings many more benefits to your skin than conventional steam. This nano-steam is ideal for aromatherapy and some devices can regulate the temperature of the steam from cool to hot, giving the skin of your face extra protection and relaxation.

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We are going to discuss the methods of facial steaming, and then choose the one that best suits your needs!

But first, let me ask you a question, why should you use facial steaming? The facial steamer has many uses and benefits, let’s see the most important:

How to use the facial sauna

Using a facial steamer is very simple. Models vary slightly in both design and features, and before using it is important to ensure that the instructions for use have been fully read.

You just have to follow the tips that I mention in this guide and you will learn how to get the most out of your vaporizer

Safety First – It is important to know if your vaporizer has an automatic shut-off feature when the water level is low. Otherwise, you’ll need to set a timer so you know when to turn it off to avoid running out of water.

Start your vaporizer

If you are a lover of aromatherapy and its benefits, you can now add a few drops of the essential oil, some herbal or fruit fragrance. Add only essential oils or other products if your facial sauna is specifically designed for aromatherapy. Otherwise, you risk damaging your vaporizer.

Once it’s prepared, make sure the openings are closed. Place your vaporizer in a position where you can sit comfortably for a pleasant time, avoid cornered postures.

Prepare your skin

Once it’s prepared, make sure the openings are closed. Place your vaporizer in a position where you can sit comfortably for a pleasant time, avoid bowed positions.

Before using your vaporizer, gently cleanse your skin with a cleanser or scrub. This will remove makeup residue and other cosmetic products. Make sure that no trace of dirt remains on the skin, we must make sure that the steam opens the pores with the skin completely clean to guarantee its total effectiveness.

Sit in a comfortable way

Once you’ve cleaned your face properly, it’s time to get comfortable. Sit in a relaxed position, in front of the vaporizer. The instructions of the facial device will advise you how far you should leave from your face to the mouthpiece, generally, it is usually a few centimeters.

Turn it on … sit back and relax

You can now turn on your facial sauna, relax and enjoy, quietly, the steam and the gentle smells if you have decided to aromatize the steam. Steam sessions ideally last between 5 and 20 minutes, but you can also personally consult a dermatologist or therapist to find out what is best for your skin.

Cleaning blackheads

It is advisable not to squeeze the blackheads from the pores, however, if you have the appropriate and properly sterilized utensils you can do so, being very careful not to damage the skin. The best time to do this is when the pores are open after applying the steam. Make sure to clean your hands and utensils well, immediately before and after use

I personally recommend not to press the pores as it can cause scarring and infection. Instead, we recommend letting the pores clean themselves naturally, letting the steam do the job of cleaning our blackheads.

Apply a product

 Therefore, it is the perfect time to rinse our face with water, dry it well with a towel, and apply a facial mask. Gently apply the mask with your fingers and leave it on your face for the time specified by the mask manufacturer, then rinse your face with water.

Cold steam

Some facial steamers have an option to deliver cool steam, which is a great way to close pores and protect the cleansing function that the steamer has exerted on our skin. Set the temperature of the facial sauna according to the function you need, as I have explained.

Hydrate

After the steam session (hot + cold), dry your face again, and apply a non-comedogenic moisturizer. This type of cream will not clog pores and will guarantee the effect of our vaporizer. However, you can use any moisturizer, be it anti-acne or anti-aging, whichever you choose will give you better results than when you applied it without having used your facial sauna.