How to steam your face and why you need it

For the beauty and youth of the face, cleaning is an obligatory procedure. Before cleaning, the face is steamed. This treatment helps open pores and softens the skin. After this procedure, cleaning is much easier and easier.

Why steam your face

Steam the face not only before cleaning, but also before applying masks. After this procedure, the pores open better and blood flow improves. This contributes to the greater efficiency of subsequent manipulations. Under the action of vapors, toxins are removed and excess fat in the dermis is removed. In addition, its elasticity increases and aging slows down.

As a result of exposure to steam, sebaceous impurities are absorbed, and the exfoliation of keratinized dermis particles occurs. Steam has a beneficial effect on skin health and relieves inflammation in the skin.

How to steam your face at home

Prepare hot water for this procedure. The best temperature for steaming is 50 degrees. At this temperature, you will be able to get the optimal amount of steam, but it will not be too hot and will not damage the small capillaries. You can take plain water, but for greater efficiency and better care, add essential water to the water. butter or a decoction of medicinal herbs. Any herbs will be useful for the skin, but it is possible with the help of certain types to obtain a specific effect on the skin, depending on the desired result.

The procedure for steaming is as follows:

• Wash yourself well and rub the skin with toner before steaming.
• Lubricate the eyelids with nourishing cream... If your dermis is dry, cover your face completely.
• Lean over a container of prepared water and cover with a warm towel on top.
• The procedure should last from 5 to 20 minutes, focus on the state of the dermis.
• After completing steaming, immediately proceed with further procedures.

Steaming face mask

Instead of the usual steaming procedure, you can use a special mask with a steaming effect. Such masks can be made on a cloth basis. To do this, you can use gauze with special slots. This fabric must be moistened with a special compound and used as a compress on the face.

In another case, the desired effect is achieved with a special composition that most fully warms up the skin. Usually, for this, ground mustard, red pepper, salt and so on are added to the mask. As a basis for such a mask, a decoction of a medicinal herb or an oil mixture is suitable.

For a fabric mask, you can recommend this recipe - brew a mixture of mint, chamomile, lavender, eucalyptus and green tea with boiling water. The herbs need to be boiled a little, filtered and, moistened with a cloth in this broth, apply to your face. Don't forget to make slits for the mouth and eyes.

Another way is to steam with milk or hot water oat flakes, add some baking soda or mustard powder and apply to your face. Before using this composition, be sure to test it for an allergic reaction on the skin of the elbow. Apply a steaming mask from the forehead, then gradually distribute the composition over the cheeks, nose and chin. Keep this mask for no longer than 20 minutes.