Your Guide to Using a Facial Steamer
Embrace a steam pampering session to deeply cleanse skin and enjoy a spa-worthy treatment at home.
Looking for a truly amazing facial without a salon price tag? A facial steamer could be the perfect way to indulge your skin at home. Steam particles deeply penetrate skin, helping to remove impurities, hydrate skin cells, and refine your complexion. What’s more, facial steaming is completely natural, making it is the perfect choice for people who have a sensitive complexion or who struggle to find the right beauty products to complement their cleansing regime. But that doesn’t mean you should be steaming every day or for extended periods of time. Steaming without proper care could cause damage and lead to redness, drying, and even burns to the skin. Follow our comprehensive guide to make sure you get gorgeous, glowing skin from your steaming regime.
Why is facial steaming so good for my skin?
Every day our skin is hit by grime and pollution as we go about our lives. That’s not to mention the clogging effect of makeup and other beauty products on your sensitive complexion. Steaming opens pores to effectively clean away built-up grime and makeup. It also stimulates blood circulation to improve the supply of nutrients and oxygen to your skin, improving brightness and radiance. Steaming is particularly effective for those who are prone to oily build-ups, but it’s effective on nearly every skin type. People have been steaming their skin for thousands of years, it’s one of the oldest and most trusted beauty treatments around.
Which steamer should I use?
The traditional method of sticking your head over a bowl of hot water can be time-consuming, dangerous, and cause uneven treatment of the skin. Instead, choose a specialised steaming tool that allows you to target your problem areas and enjoy a controlled and relaxing spa-style treatment. The Panasonic Facial Steamer EH-XS01-N511 uses advanced nano-ionic technology to release tiny steam particles that are 18,000 times finer than regular steam. This allows the particles to penetrate skin more deeply and cleanse your complexion more effectively. With a choice of three specialised programmes, the EH-XS01-N511 can restore elasticity and improve smoothness, increasing moisture to the skin by 130%.
How can I get ready for a steaming session?
It’s best to start your steaming regime with clean, prepped skin. Use a cleansing product to first remove every trace of make-up or build-up. You may choose to then gently exfoliate skin – this will help to remove dead skin cells and help the steam penetrate skin more thoroughly. Before you get started, draw hair back from your face and secure with a pin or a soft headband. Have a clean towel on hand. Now read the instructions for your steamer and fill up the reservoir with water as directed.
How long should I steam and how often?
With the Panasonic Facial Steamer EH-XS01-N511 you can choose from a 12-minute spa treatment, a 6-minute hydration, or 3-minute deep cleanse. Steam two or three times a week for best results. You should slide the switch to ‘I’ to start and hold your face around 20cm away from the steamer to allow the particles to effectively penetrate skin without overheating. Then close your eyes, breathe deeply, and enjoy the cleansing effects of the steam.
What aftercare routine should I follow?
To continue your pampering routine after you steam, apply your favourite face mask. With your pores open, you should enjoy intense and effective results. If you haven’t got time to relax with a mask, splash your face with tepid water and gently dab yourself down with a clean towel to remove excess water. Now you need to close your pores, so use a toner and cotton pad to soothe and tighten skin after steaming. Finally, lock in all of that added hydration with your favourite moisturiser. Choose products that compliment your natural skin type to avoid any redness or reactivity after using a steamer. You should also avoid heavy or thick products that could clog up your skin, instead pick lightweight products that won’t overwhelm your pores.
Is there anything else I need to know about steaming?
It’s best to steam in the evening or at least 30 minutes before applying makeup. Remember to follow the instructions to gently clean your steamer after use to make sure it remains hygienic and free of bacteria. If you suffer from a skin condition like severe acne or dermatitis, get advice from your dermatologist before steaming your skin. Finally, be aware that steaming causes sweating which means you should drink plenty of water before and after your treatment to keep your skin (and body) properly hydrated.
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