Steam baths for face

Steam baths for the face can be done for women with any type of skin. Especially they are useful to those who have oily skin. This procedure is not indicated for very dry, irritable skin, with dilated blood vessels and increased growth of facial hair, as well as those with eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, pustular diseases. Do not make steam baths and suffering from hypertension, bronchial asthma.


The steam bath cleanses the skin well, under its influence the blood circulation improves, the activity of the sebaceous and sweat glands intensifies, the metabolism processes in the skin become more active.


In addition, black dots (blackheads) are softened, and they can be easily removed after the procedure. There is a resorption of spots and seals, which remain after acne. In beauty parlors and cabinets, steam baths are made with the help of a special apparatus. This procedure is easy to do at home.

Take a pot with a capacity of 2 - 3 liters, terry towel, cream. Wash your face with warm water and soap. Lubricate with a thick cream under the eyes.

You can make a steam bath with medicinal herbs - mint, linden, chamomile, yarrow, lavender. Handful of dry grass sew in a gauze pouch and drop into boiling water a few minutes before the procedure.

Put the pan on the table and fill it with three quarters of water at a temperature of 60 to 70 degrees. Head tilt over the pan at a distance of 30-40 centimeters and cover with a towel so that the steam does not evaporate. Close your eyes, keep your face above the steam 6 - 10 minutes.

After the steam bath, wash with cold water or wipe the face with lotion. You can go out in the street not earlier than 30 to 40 minutes after the procedure. Make steam baths 1 - 2 times a month.