how do i do steam my face... n how often?

Answer 1

The easiest way is to let hot water run in your sink, lean over it, and put a towel over your head and shoulders to trap the steam in. Just make sure the water/steam isn't too hot--that can cause damage to your skin.

You don't really need to do it all that often; I'd say once a week or so. All it does it open your pores and, when you sweat, cleanses them out to release inpurtities. It's good to do before using a mask because of the open pores.

If you don't plan on using a mask, after you're done steaming (I'd say 10 minutes is about right) rinse your face first with warm water (to wash the impurities away) and then cold water (to close your pores back up)

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Most skin types benefit from regular steaming, but don't steam your face if you have thread veins as it would only worsen the condition. Also, don't steam your face more than once a week. it may dry your skin excessively.
Bring a quarter of water to boil and take it to the table. Add the juice of half a lemon and a handful of any herbs (basil or mint). Tie back your hair and drape a towel over your head and the bowl to form a tent, to trap the steam. After you've steamed your face for fifteen minutes, gently squeeze out blackheads, if any, and splash it with cold water to close pores. Apply a moisturiser 15 minutes later.

Answer 4

The least expensive way is to boil a pot of water on the stove. Then drape a towel over your head and the pot of boiling water.

Make sure towel does not touch the heat ex. electric unit or fire from gas flame.

Let the steam soak into your skin.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

It's not actually good to steam your face because it can cause scarring. Instead wash your face with warm water to open pores and then cold to close them.

Answer 7

steaming seems to be a troublesome task and its quite risky if you'll ask me! So i advice you to just take medium hot to warm baths instead of doing steams, in this way not only ur face would be purify but also ur body! and it feels good too! ^_^

Answer 8

i know I go against others when I say this, but DO NOT steam your face.. your body temperature is set at a certain level; steaming may may you perspire, but cleansing your skin with mild products and exfoliating 2 times a week can do more than steaming can...do not waste your time!!!!!!! if you like the idea of a sweaty face, then exercise!! at last that way the perspiration comes up the way it's supposed to; not by forcing it with steam........dumb!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 9

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Answer 10

The Home Spa: Steam Facials More Body Care Solutions

Shut out the world for a while and breathe deeply of this relaxing and hydrating herbal steam facial. Steam opens the skin's pores while deeply cleansing and rejuvenating all the skin's layers. Using herbs in facial steams is a wonderful way to nourish your skin. All you need to make your own natural facial is a pot of water, a method of heating the water, and a towel. Therapeutic herbs can be infused in the water so that their healing benefits will become part of the steam and reach deep into your pores.

Herbs have surprising effects on the skin. Many are emollient, softening and lubricating; others hydrate and moisturize; and most are antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. Licorice root is the number one herbal choice for steaming no matter what your skin type, because it helps open the pores, soothes, cleanses, and lubricates. Just break a piece of root into your steam pot. As for other herbs, for dry skin try lavender, mint or calendula; for sensitve skin try calendula, chamomile, or comfrey; for oily skin try mint, lavender, rose and/or witch hazel. Note: Those with asthma or allergies to herbs should speak to their doctor before using these herbs in a steam. Chamomile is in the ragweed family.
If you are traveling, instead of steaming your face with herb-infused water, you can use the hot-towel method. Saturate a towel with steaming hot water. Let cool enough to touch the skin, then wrap your clean face with it, and leave it on for two minutes or so.

Here are simple, seven-step directions to make your own facial steam:

How to Make Your Own Facial Steam

1. Place a handful of herbs in a pot of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes, adding water as needed.

2. Secure your hair back from your face.

3. Wash your face as usual.

4. Place the pot with the steaming water on a trivet or potholder on a table or countertop. Make a tent over your head with a towel, and hang your head over the steaming pot. Make sure not to lean close enough to the steam to scald yourself.

5. Keep your face in the steam tent for about 5 minutes.

6. Rinse your face with cool water.

7. Follow with an astringent (fHow to Exfoliate, Steam and Use Face Masks
Pick a time no one comes calling!Exfoliate (gently) everyday! Steam twice a week. Use a face mask twice a week.

Steps
To make sure that make-up goes on smoothly, and to keep the face clean, it is necessary to exfoliate everyday. Do not use harsh exfoliating products meant for the body... find a product specifically meant for the face.
Wet a washcloth (which adds to the exfoliating effect) and put the exfoliating face wash on it. Rub it in circular motions all over the face, paying particular attention to the T-zone.
Rinse face thoroughly and add lotion.
Steaming: It is not necessary to steam more than a couple times a week. Heat up water in a kettle on the stove or in the microwave. Stop heating before water boils.
You can also put fresh herbs into the water to create a fresh scent. Some good ones to try are mint or rosemary.
Sit at a table with your face over the bowl and a towel over your head. Keep your face a comfortable distance from bowl, not so close you hurt from the heat, but not so far that nothing happens. This should open your pores.
Once the steam is finished, rinse your face with lukewarm water and a wash cloth.
Facial Masks: Definitely do not use a facial mask more than a couple times a week. It can suck up all the natural oil in your face, which will cause your skin to overproduce oil, more than normal. Spend some time at a drugstore, searching for the correct facial mask for your skin type.
Apply the mask in a circular motion, massaging your face as you do so.
Allow the mask to completely dry before you rinse it off. Use a damp washcloth to make sure that all of the mask has been removed. Apply lotion after you have finished.



Tips
Exfoliate every day!
Add herbs to your steams.
Put facial masks on 20 minutes before you take your shower, and then rinse them off under warm water.
Don't use facial masks that you peel off. They can be really annoying and don't actually help clean the pores.



Warnings
Don't use harsh exfoliants on the face, save them for the feet, knees, or elbows.
Don't burn yourself with water from the steam.
Don't overuse facial masks, they can make skin more oily instead of less.
Don't put the facial masks too close to the eyes or mouth.
Take care with products containing fruit acids, these can be very damaging to sensitive skin types.
or example, witch hazel) to close the pores.


Recipes
Face Steam
Make Spa Treatments at home with Facial Steam

Simple Face Steam

3 Tablespoons Rosemary Leaves
2 quarts of water

Put Rosemary leaves and water into a sauce pot. Cover. Bring to a simmer. Remove pot from heat.

Uncover pot, drape a towel over your head and over the pot. You make a bit of a tent to steam your face. Keep your face a comfortable distance away from the steam so you do not burn your face with the steam.

Once you're done, the dirt is softened up in your pores. Use a gentle face scrub to clean up.