He althy, well-groomed facial skin is the key to success and a "calling card" not only for women, but also for men. However, this is also serious work: in order to achieve a really good result, everyday washing and applying cream at night is indispensable. A steam bath for the face is an inexpensive, affordable skin care procedure for everyone, the result of which will not keep you waiting. Details in the article.
What are the benefits of a steam bath for the face?
Even infrequent procedures (once a month is enough) can have a beneficial effect on the skin:
- Improves blood circulation.
- Opens and cleanses the pores: the dirt and toxins that collect in them are brought to the surface.
- Skin becomes smooth, soft and hydrated.
- Improves complexion due to oxygen saturation and improved metabolism.
- Sebaceous and sweat glands are activated.
Contraindications for use
Facial steam bath is contraindicated for persons:
- Hypertensive patients.
- Asthmatics.
- Having inflammation and infection on the face.
- With reinforced hair on the steam area.
- With enlarged pores and blood vessels on the skin.
What herbs are used in steam baths?
Steam itself has a healing effect on the skin, and if you supplement it with herbal decoction, the effectiveness of this procedure will increase several times. For these purposes are used:
- Bay leaf - this steam bath for the face will give the skin firmness and elasticity, increase blood circulation.
- Licorice - removes toxins.
- Celandine - widely used in facial steam baths for acne. Perfectly fights inflammation, acne, age spots, relieves the skin of herpetic eruptions.
- Plantain - has tonic and soothing properties.
- Mugwort - bitter herb will relieve acne, blackheads, blackheads, dermatitis, rashes, and also cope with fine wrinkles.
- Burdock - perfectly disinfects, opens and cleanses pores.
- Chamomile is a great choice for dry skin. A facial steam bath with chamomile will cleanse pores, soothe irritations, relieve inflammation and have a rejuvenating effect.
- Calendula - ideal for owners of oily, problem skin. It has a powerful bactericidal property, dries up inflammation and healswounds.
- Oregano - perfectly cleanses and tones.
Facial steam baths at home
In order to be a beautiful owner of radiant he althy skin, it is not at all necessary to visit beauty salons. A steam bath is also available for you at home.
Before the procedure, it is necessary to cleanse the skin of the face, be sure to apply a greasy cream, paying attention to the eyelids and the area around the eyes. For convenience, it is better to put the hair under a shower cap or collect it in a high bun.
Well, now about the main thing: how to make a steam bath for the face? To do this, you need any pan or wide refractory cup. In a suitable container, bring a liter and a half of decoction to a boil (herbs should be selected depending on the desired effect), remove from heat and let stand for a minute or two (immediately after boiling, the steam is too hot and will damage the skin). After holding the prescribed time, it is necessary to breathe over the broth from a distance of 30-40 cm, covered with a terry towel. The time of the procedure is selected depending on the type of skin, but more on that later.
Aftercare
What to do after a facial steam bath? After the procedure, you need to wash your face with water at room temperature, blot your face with a napkin with smooth movements. After 15-20 minutes, it is recommended to apply a regular care cream or a nourishing mask. Owners of oily, problematic skin are advised to continue cleansing: for this you can use a scrub, a spoon of Unoor a mixture of soda + s alt. After a steam bath, the pores of the face are enlarged, and the dirt and oil present in them can be easily removed. Such regular cleaning can once and for all get rid of deep impurities, give the skin purity, freshness, even color and he alth.
Precautions: going outside immediately after a steam bath is highly undesirable, as this can provoke excessive pollution and, as a result, an inflammatory process. It is best to make it a rule to perform this procedure before going to bed. You can also at other times, the main thing is that you have the opportunity to lie down for 20 minutes after the procedure.
Duration and frequency of procedures
The duration of the session depends on the type of skin:
- Dry skin - steam baths are not recommended. It is allowed, if necessary, to carry out procedures no more than once every two months. The duration of the session is no more than 3 minutes.
- Normal skin – steam bath can be done once a month for about 5 minutes.
- Oily skin - no more than twice a month, treatment duration - 8-10 minutes.
Steam bath recipes
There are many recipes for preparing infusions used to maintain beauty:
1. Steam baths for oily skin (1 tbsp of raw materials per 1 liter of boiling water):
- Chamomile + mint.
- Sage + coltsfoot + horsetail.
- Juniper berries, calendula, birch bark, chamomile.
- Oak bark, mint, chamomile, lime blossom.
Each decoction can be supplemented with 2-3 drops of essential oil. For oily skin, tea tree, lavender, sage and pine are best.
A steam bath for the face with soda has a beneficial effect: it perfectly softens pores, relieves inflammation, and fights peeling. In addition, after steaming, oily skin must be subjected to further cleansing. To do this, use a swab dipped in boiled water, dip it in soda and s alt (preferably sea s alt) and “walk” it all over the face along the massage lines, removing black dots, cleansing the ducts of the sebaceous glands.
2. Steam baths for dry skin (the proportions are the same as in previous recipes):
- Chamomile + licorice + bay leaf.
- Orange peel + comfrey + rose + dandelion.
- Linden + hawthorn + sage.
3. Steam baths for normal skin:
Bay leaf, marshmallow, carnation, fennel, rose, chamomile
These herbs can be used either individually or in combination with each other (1 tablespoon per liter of water). You can give yourself additional pleasure from the procedure by adding sandalwood, lavender or bergamot essential oils to the decoction.
4. Steam baths for combination skin:
The choice of herbs in this case depends on what type your skin tends to be: if it is drier, then herbs should be chosen that are suitable for dry skin, if oily, then vice versa. Owners of the combined type can afford a steam bath once every ten days.
5. Steam baths for aging skin:
Licorice,ginger, nettle, mint, eucalyptus, bay leaf
For aging skin, steam baths with the addition of cinnamon, fennel, lemon zest are ideal. Rosemary or sage essential oils can also be added. The duration of the procedure should be no more than 5 minutes. Steam baths for aging skin should be done no more than once a month. Such procedures contribute to the fact that the skin is saturated with moisture, acquires elasticity and firmness, and small wrinkles are smoothed out.
Reviews
How effective are facial steam baths? Reviews of women who have tried this procedure at least once on themselves indicate that the ladies have extremely positive impressions. If you believe the comments, the use of steam baths as a regular care can completely get rid of existing problems. Just 5 minutes a month, and what an effect: the skin is hydrated, elastic, elastic, glowing with he alth and beauty!
Additional recommendations
Is it a pity to pour out the cooled broth? Then we have a great solution for you! The decoction can be frozen in the form of cubes and used for daily morning washing. The beneficial effect will be noticeable after a week of use: the general condition of the skin of the face, neck and décolleté will improve, you will say goodbye to dark circles under the eyes and puffiness that appears after sleep. In addition, ice cubes will saturate the cells with moisture, increase elasticity. An additional "bonus" will be hardening of the skin: daily exposure to low temperature expands the functionalreserves of the body, increases immunity and strengthens the protective properties. Contraindications to such manipulation are: the cold season, the presence of a vascular "mesh" on the face, exacerbation of a skin disease, the presence of damage or abrasions on the skin, hypersensitivity, and colds. If there is at least one item from the above list, it is better to postpone the procedure.
Another great way to use leftover water from a steam bath is to rinse your hair with it. Any herbal decoction, regardless of its composition, will have a beneficial effect. It is only necessary after washing and applying the balm to rinse the hair and dry it in the usual way, in the air or with a hair dryer. With regular use of herbal decoctions, the hair will be filled with strength and moisture. Rinsing is a great option for those who want to grow their hair in a short time. Thanks to this, they will become obedient, well-groomed, and will be less split. Herbs will also relieve problems such as itchy scalp, excessive greasiness, dandruff.
It would seem so easy and simple to take care of yourself! Any herbs are available today, are commercially available in every pharmacy, and the procedures themselves do not take much time and effort. All you need is a desire - and your skin and hair will be filled with he alth, they will attract the admiring glances of men, and cause the envy of women. Love yourself, take time, take care of yourself - and the result will not keep you waiting!
