Steam favorably affects the condition of the skin. Many people know that hot steam has a cleansing effect, they stimulate the work of the entire vascular system, significantly improves sweating and blood circulation. The skin becomes elastic, gets rid of organic impurities and dead cells. All layers receive optimal nutrition and hydration. Therefore, a steam sauna for the face is so important. When this procedure is performed regularly, the skin takes on a fresh and healthy appearance. In addition, she is rejuvenated. The maximum effect can be obtained from a combination of hot steam and the healing properties of herbs.
If you are going to go to such a procedure in one of the beauty salons, then first you need to get acquainted with the opinions of clients. This can be done using the Internet. Just enter in the search engine a request of the form “sauna for a person, reviews”. After weighing all the pros and cons, you can determine for sure.
However, such a cosmetic procedure as a sauna for the face can be carried out at home. This is nothing complicated. Plus, it won’t take you much time. When choosing healing herbs, you need to consider the type of your skin. For owners of dry, it is recommended to use dill, calendula, medicinal lemon balm, lavender and chamomile. Those ladies who have oily skin on the face, suitable fees from peppermint, chamomile, birch, sage and linden blossom. Some plants have an anti-inflammatory effect. They can be applied to any type of skin.
Sauna for the face involves a preliminary preparation. First you need to thoroughly wash with tap water, rinse off all previously applied cosmetics. If your skin is too dry or sensitive, then before starting the steam procedure, apply a nourishing cream to the face and neck. Facial sauna should be taken no more than once every 2 weeks (with normal and oily skin). As for the duration of this procedure, everything here also depends on the type of facial skin. Normal steaming takes no more than 5 minutes. And with a fatty type, the face should be steamed for 8-10 minutes.
It is best to consult a cosmetologist about these issues. A specialist will examine your skin and then tell you how often you should use a sauna for your face.
At the end of the procedure, you need to wash with warm water, and then wipe your face dry with a towel made of linen or terry cloth. Facial sauna is especially useful for those women who apply makeup every day. It is also prescribed for those who have a lot of black dots (comedones) on their faces.
The temperature of the steam bath should gradually increase, starting from 22 and ending with 45 degrees. In no case should you immerse your face immediately in hot steam. Beauticians advise pre-warming it with warm steam. Such a measure will prevent the sharp influence of high temperature on the capillaries. For women with heart disease, asthma, hypertension and dilated blood vessels, a steam bath is best avoided.