Steam baths to cleanse the face

The benefits are many: skin becomes clearer, smoother, and brighter. Pores open up. And blackheads can be eliminated.

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STEAM BATH

Il steam bath It is a preliminary treatment which, rightly, is done in beauty centres or in barber shops equipped for this type of service, to then proceed with cleaning the faceBut we can also make it at home, with a rather simple and genuine preparation.

WHAT IS A FACIAL STEAM BATH?

A facial steam bath isn't just essential for cleansing the skin and eliminating those annoying and unsightly blackheads. There's more. The effect of water vapor helps eliminate toxins and thus makes the skin more radiant. leather smoother and brighter.

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BENEFITS OF A FACIAL STEAM BATH

The steam bath has many benefits for the beauty and brightness of the facial skin

  • Gently cleanses the skin by removing dead cells
  • Dilates pores
  • Removes blackheads
  • Enhance other treatments

HOW TO TAKE STEAM BATHS

To get the most benefits from baths steam We can also use essential oils. For example, for dry skin you can use lemon oil, for dry skin you can use coconut oil. chamomileFor mature skin, a fennel infusion. Steam baths are not suitable for people with rosacea, as the heat could aggravate the problem. Let's see how:

  • We gently remove make-up from the skin face
  • Let's take a saucepan and fill it with 500 ml of water, bring to the boil and prepare the table
  • Place a basin and a beach towel on the table, pour boiling water and then a couple of drops of essential oil
  • At this point, place your face 30 cm from the surface of the boiling water and cover your head with the towel. Remain in this position for 3-5 minutes.
  • Treat the skin with a moisturizing mask and nutritious
  • It also has a relaxing and soothing effect

HOW LONG SHOULD YOU STAY WITH YOUR FACE ON THE STEAM?

As we've said, the time needed to be in contact with the steam produced by boiling water is about five minutes. Or even less. However, a few things are important:

  • Wash your face before treatment and then pat it dry with a towel
  • Add herbs or essential oilsThey help you relax and have a pleasant scent. From chamomile to lavender, from mint to eucalyptus.
  • Place your face over the steaming water
  • Cover your head with a towel
  • Close your eyes and breathe deeply

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STEAM BLACKHEADS 

Blackheads are an aesthetic problem as they give the sensation of stained skin, but they are also unhygienic as they block the pores of the leather and they don't let it breathe properly. Natural steam, without spending money at the beautician, is the best method for eliminating blackheads. With this procedure:
  • Once the basin has been prepared with very hot water and essential oils (bergamot and tea tree are very suitable), we place our face at a safe distance from the basin.
  • We keep the head covered with a towel, so as to retain as much steam as possible
  • We remain in this position for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Blackheads that have not eliminated themselves, we can slowly squeeze by joining the tops of the index fingers of the hand

FACIAL STEAM

There are several tools on the market to do your sauna Facial steaming, so you can periodically cleanse your face at home. These are certainly useful vaporizers (avoid buying Chinese products), but the most effective, economical, and waste-free method remains the one we've outlined in this article: a simple bowl of essential oils.

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