Benefits of steam facial and how to do it.

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               Benefits of steam facial and how to do it. Face steaming is one of the best skin treatments, as it opens the pores to deep clean excess oil, dirt and grime to keep your skin clean and clear. Steaming stimulates blood circulation, which increases oxygen and nutrients to the skin, as well as softens and moisturizes. Facial steam is often done in a spa, however, if you have minutes to spare, it’s one of the simplest, most inexpensive facial treatments you can do at home to reap some best benefits for your skin with just a pot of hot water.

                                                                               Steaming was a very important part of the beauty regime of women of ancient Greece and Rome.Today, it is done from every hi-end spa to our local auntie’s parlour and can be done even at the privacy of your own home. It is known to open the pores of the skin and unclog all the hidden impurities to allow the skin breath more freely, thus revealing a fresh and radiant skin.

Benefits of facial steaming

• Acts as a detoxifier
• Steam facial will open your pores to deep clean.
• Regular steam facial will help release all oil, dirt, bacteria, impurities and toxins from your skin.
• It increases blood circulation which in turn increases the flow of oxygen and other nutrients to the facial tissues.
• The mist that forms on our skin is actually perspiration that pushes the accumulated dirt, debris and dead skin hidden beneath which cannot be removed by the superficial cleansing we do daily using face wash or cleansing milk.
• It loosens up the unsightly and stubborn blackheads and whiteheads and helps to remove them easily.
• Steaming aids in shedding the dead skin on the outer surface of the skin and reveals a fresh and young looking skin.
• Increase blood circulation and will stimulate perspiration.
• Loosens up the unsightly and stubborn blackheads and whiteheads
• Prevent and reduce acne.
• Steam facial will open sinuses.
• Leave your skin soft and glowing.
  

Today in this post we will share how to steam at home using herbs that not only has healing properties but also helps to soothe and relax your body.

Ingredients:

Water – 1 liter

½ cup of favorite fresh herbs like mint, basil, chamomile, rosemary, sage, lavender, peppermint, thyme etc can be used in any proportion.

Instruction:

1. Tie your hair back with headband or hair tie and wash your face with a mild cleanser.
2. Take large pot or vessel and boil some water in it.
3. Lower the flame and add in fresh herbs or just use some herbal tea bags.
4. Let the herbs steep in boiled water for 2 minutes.
5. Remove the water from the flame and carefully set aside on the table.
6. Lean over the water and drape a towel so that it covers your head and the pot.
7. For 5 to 7 minutes deeply breathe and relax until steam dissipates.
8. Rinse your face with cold water to close the pores.
9. With natural and light moisturizer you can moisturize your face.

Note: You can also use tea bags if you don’t have fresh herbs. You can also use chamomile, lavender or peppermint teas. For a more spa like treatment you can add essential oil as well.

 

Face Steaming Guidelines at Home:

• 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) is the ideal temperature for face steaming.
• Before steaming, clean your face of any makeup or dirt, so that the impurities within can be released freely.
• Facial steamers are quite inexpensive and can be easily purchased from both online and offline stores.
• In the absence of a facial steamer, it can be simply done using a bowl of boiling water.
• Tie back your hair neatly and with the help of a thick towel, form a tent for your head as well as the bowl.
• You may add some herbs like neem, mint, tulsi or lime leaves or a few drops of your favourite aromatic oil.
• Bow over the pot and steam for about five to ten minutes. If you feel uncomfortable, you may always remove your towel for some fresh air.
• Follow it up with mild exfoliation using a rough towel or a baby toothbrush and apply ice-cold face pack of your choice.
• In case you are not in a mood or don’t have enough time for a face pack, apply ice cubes on the skin.

Some Statutory Warnings:

• Don’t overdo with the steaming. It should be done for at most once or twice a month that too for seven to ten minutes. Excessive steaming may dry the skin and make it wrinkly.
• Check the temperature of the water beforehand. Too much hot water may scald the skin (ouch!!).
• Start slowly, too much heat may break the capillaries of the skin and lead to skin sagging.
• It is not advised for broken or pimply skin though. If at all you want to experience the soothing effect of steaming, heal your skin first and then enjoy a nice warm facial steam.

 

Steam facial tips

• Whenever possible select organic tea and herbs.
• Prior to steaming wash your face.
• Never be too close to hot water steam. If you are not careful then you can scald your skin as well as break capillaries under your skin.
• Stay at least 12 to 14 inches away from pot while taking steam.
• Never steam longer than 5 to 7 minutes, as more expose of skin to hear will easily dry your skin and will retain all moisture from face.
• Use few drops of a natural moisturizer like coconut oil or olive oil in water as they act as a light exfoliate and make your steaming work well without drying your face.
• You can apply any face pack after steaming for glowing and flawless skin.