Steam Baths for the Face: Healing Recipes for different Skin Types

 

Facial Steamer

Facial steam baths are an easy and pleasant way to pamper your skin! Read about the benefits of this method , contraindications and the most effective recipes in our material.

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Setting up a spa at home is easier than you think! At least your skin will not notice the difference and will be grateful for the care. A nice bonus: steam baths, despite their effectiveness, are a very budgetary beauty procedure.

What are the Benefits of Steam Baths for the Face

1. Improve blood circulation

Skin cells are cleansed of toxins and saturated with oxygen. If you do baths regularly, the complexion will noticeably improve, a healthy natural glow will appear.

2. Cleanse and prepare for further cleansing

Under the influence of steam, the pores open, so the skin is naturally cleansed of sebum, the remnants of decorative cosmetics. In addition, such a “warm-up” is an obligatory step for further mechanical cleaning of the skin.

3. Improve nutrient penetration

Any creams and masks after the bath will bring much more benefit.

4. Additional soothing and anti-inflammatory effect

If you add herbs and oils to the bath, they will have an additional beneficial effect.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

High temperatures are not recommended for everyone, so it is important to immediately decide whether baths are allowed for you. If you have skin conditions, eczema, rosacea , etc. , steam baths can have a negative effect on the skin, increasing inflammation and redness. In addition, baths should not be done if the skin is damaged, for example, there are sunburns or cuts. It is also worth being careful for those who have rosacea. This problem is faced by many, and it may not be pronounced (for example, barely visible vessels at the wings of the nose). This defect is considered cosmetic, however, temperature changes can adversely affect blood vessels, so procedures such as steam baths, rubbing the skin with ice , etc. should be excluded.

Also, we must not forget that steam baths affect not only the skin of the face, but also the respiratory system. Therefore, it is impossible to use it for people who suffer from asthma, pulmonary, cardiovascular diseases, with a high temperature. If you are in doubt about whether you can take a bath, consult your doctor.

PREPARING FOR A FACIAL STEAM BATH

If you have the opportunity and desire to purchase special equipment (commonly called a facial steam sauna or facial vaporizer), then you need to study its instructions. If you prefer to do with home remedies, then a small basin or a large bowl will do - ceramic and glass are a priority, plastic is also suitable, but not metal is better. Of course, this should be a clean container that is not used for household needs, washing clothes, etc. You will also need a large terry towel with which you will cover yourself.

Cleanse the skin of the face as usual, remove and pin up the hair so that it does not interfere. Keep in mind that for oily skin, the duration of the steam bath should be 10 minutes, for normal skin - up to 5 minutes, for dry skin, the steam exposure time should not exceed 3 minutes.

Below you will find the steam bath recipes we recommend. All recipes are designed for four cups of boiling water. These plants can be used both dry and fresh.

STEAM BATH FOR MATURE SKIN: ROSEMARY + CHAMOMILE

• 1 tbsp rosemary
• 1 tbsp chamomile flowers
• 1 drop frankincense essential oil

After steaming, we recommend using masks with collagen, which perfectly rejuvenates and moisturizes the skin, restores density and silky smoothness.

STEAM BATH FOR OILY SKIN PRONE TO BREAKOUTS: TEA TREE + BASIL

• 3 drops of tea tree essential oil
• A few basil leaves
• A clay facial mask with a cleansing detox effect will be the perfect ending to the treatment.

STEAM BATH FOR NORMAL/COMBINATION SKIN: LAVENDER + GERANIUM

• 1 tbsp lavender flowers
• 3 drops geranium essential oil
• End your session with a refreshing spray based on rose water, which you can make yourself

STEAM BATH FOR DRY SKIN: CHAMOMILE + TEA TREE

• 2 chamomile tea bags
• 2 drops of tea tree essential oil
• After the bath, pamper your skin with a moisturizing sheet mask.

 STEAM BATH FOR EDEMA

• 2 black tea bags
• 2 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
• To fix the invigorating and tightening effect will help massage with a roller or gouache.

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