Last Updated:November 23, 2024, 19:39 IST

According to a report, steam opens your skin pores and provides a deep cleaning.

Facial steaming can be done at home.

Facial steaming is a do-it-yourself (DIY) skincare treatment that involves exposing your face to warm, moist air, typically from a bowl of hot water or a steam machine. The DIY treatment cleans and softens your skin. It opens pores, promotes blood circulation, removes impurities, and gives your skin a natural glow. This treatment can be done at home without spending a single penny. Here are the benefits and disadvantages of facial steaming.

Benefits of facial steaming:

According to a report, steam opens your skin pores and gives a deep clean to your skin. Apart from this, if you have a problem with blackheads, then this can also be easily cleared by this process. Inhaling steam dilates the blood vessels and increases blood flow. When blood circulation happens, it nourishes your skin and supplies oxygen to the body.

It clears your dead cells and the bacteria present in the pores that can cause acne on your skin. Steaming increases oil production on the face, which helps in hydrating the skin and moisturises the face naturally. Apart from this, it promotes collagen and elastin, so that your skin looks younger.

Disadvantages of facial steaming:

Excessive heat of steam can increase eye problems, such as irritation, redness and swelling in the eyes. It can also increase skin allergies, such as skin rashes, redness and swelling.

Steps to do facial steaming:

Facial steaming can be done at home using a bowl of hot water, a towel and optional herbs or essential oils. You can use a facial steamer for steaming at home. You can also visit a spa or parlour for a professional facial steaming treatment. After steaming, you can apply toner to close your pores and moisturiser to hydrate your skin. You can steam your face 2–3 times a week if you have less sensitive skin or once a week if your skin is drier or thinner skin.

Precautions:

1) The temperature of the steam should not be too high.

2) Cover your face and body while steaming.

3) Consult your doctor before using steam, especially if you have sensitive skin or allergies.