I heard somewhere that holding your head above steamy water will help open your pores... How long do I keep my head over the steamy water??
2007-02-24 15:11:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
actually it works better if you use a steamy hot wash cloth... 30 seconds per area should do.....xd..holding ones haed over steaming water is not good.....T-T
2007-02-24 15:16:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steaming your face doesn't "open" your pores. It prepares and softens your skin for extractions. However long you steam your face for is about the amount of time you have to do extractions. Using tea tree oil is actually very harsh and drying to your face. There are actually very few oils you should put on your face that won't cause clogging of your pores.
2007-02-24 23:24:50 · answer #2 · answered by 88jayhawk 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about steamy water but I DID hear that Vitamin E capsules really help when they are put directly to face and tea tree oil helps a bunch too. :))
2007-02-24 23:14:42 · answer #3 · answered by illlhsm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rather than holding a basin of hot water and putting your face over it to catch the steam, why not throw a wet towel into the microwave for just 30 seconds and put that steamed towel over your face for a few minutes?
tt's much more relaxing.
2007-02-24 23:52:07 · answer #4 · answered by Ori-Hime 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have done this before, it feels good. I usually keep my face over the water until I "feel" like my pores have opened, your face will feel damp. Usually a minute or two will do. ;)
2007-02-24 23:15:44 · answer #5 · answered by Lindz911 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only as long as you feel comfortable.
Remeber: steam's temperature is over 100 degree C so it can cause burns, too.
Best is to do it intermittently like put your face on for a few seconds and then remove it, then again for a few secs.
2007-02-24 23:15:03 · answer #6 · answered by Dr Noni Walia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes steam can open your pores, but usually people dont want pores to open. but if you are going to take steam, dont forget to apply ice on your face-that way no permanent damage will be done.
2007-02-24 23:14:41 · answer #7 · answered by hotnspike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only about 5 minutes. it should be used as part of a skin care regimen. Cleanse your skin first, exfoliate, steam, mask, wash off, toner, and moisturizer! :)
2007-02-24 23:23:54 · answer #8 · answered by missld 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure but a few minutes is ok.
AS long as U are comfortable. with the heat from the steam.
Good Idea......
2007-02-24 23:18:44 · answer #9 · answered by lou carr71 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
id do it for 15 mins.
2007-02-24 23:15:21 · answer #10 · answered by katie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋