When we boil water for a few minutes, it turns into vapor or steam. This vapor or steam is extremely beneficial for our beauty. Steam is often used in salons for hair and skin treatments. The good thing is that we can use steam at home as well and give ourselves a little makeover in an inexpensive way. So let's know how steam can benefit your hair and skin. 

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  1. How To Take Steam On The Face?
  2. Benefits of Steam
  3. Summary
  • If you have long hair, tie your hair away from your face. 
  • Clean your face with a mild cleanser and wash thoroughly. 
  • Boil 5 cups of water in a large pot. Pour hot water into a large bowl and make sure the bowl is placed securely on the table. 
  • Sit down so that you can comfortably place your face over the bowl of hot water. Place a towel over your head so that you can completely cover your head and the bowl of water.
  • If at any point you feel that the steam is too hot for your skin, take your face away from the water.
  • Stay in the steam for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the steam cools down.
  • Clean your face with a cleanser of your choice and then wash it three to five times with lukewarm water.
  • Put some astringent or vinegar on a cotton ball and rub it on your face. Astringent helps remove dirt and clears the pores. Wash off the astringent with lukewarm water and then wash your face with cold water. Then dry the skin with a clean towel.
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Benefits Of Facial Steam For Blackheads

If you have ever had your skin cleaned, then you are familiar with the process of removing blackheads and whiteheads by giving steam to your skin. The reason for giving steam is that steam helps to open the skin pores which helps to remove blackheads and whiteheads and prevent them from recurring. It also reduces blackheads and whiteheads. So let's know how we can use it at home.

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First of all, wash your face with a cleanser and then put water in the steamer to boil. When steam starts coming out of the steamer, then cover your head with a towel and let the steam come on your face. Turn your face from one side to the other so that your face does not become too hot. Do this process as long as you can tolerate the heat of the steam. Now you can slowly remove the white and blackheads using a mirror and a tweezer. You can also press a little to remove them. But do not press too hard as it can damage your skin. When you are done, wipe your face thoroughly and splash cold water on your face to close the pores.

Benefits Of Taking Steam For Glowing Skin

Steaming your face helps you get glowing skin. It helps in removing dead skin cells which get accumulated in the skin and make it look dull. These dead cells increase bacteria which can cause problems like acne. Once you take steam on your skin, these dead cells get removed and your skin starts looking bright.

For this, first of all use a steamer to take steam on your face for a few minutes. After this, wipe your face with a clean towel and also wash your face. After this, apply sunscreen on your face.

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Benefits Of Facial Steam For Acne

Acne breakouts are a common problem during adolescence and many people continue to break out even after adolescence. But steam can help control this beauty problem. Usually acne occurs when dirt and sebum get clogged in the skin pores. When you steam your face, your skin pores open up and dirt and oil are cleaned from the skin. This can prevent acne breakouts.

  • Steam your face in the same way as explained above.
  • Once the pores are open, use a clean tissue to clean the dirt and sebum.
  • Do not burst the existing acne but clean the area around it.
  • You can clean your skin better by pressing it a little.
  • Now after wiping it off, wash your face with cold water and pat the face dry.
  • For better results, you can also apply a face pack made of Multani Mitti on your face.

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Benefits Of Steaming Your Face For Aging

When you cross the age of 30, your skin is unable to produce new skin and blood circulation also decreases. Steam can help improve blood flow in your skin. When you take steam, the blood vessels get heat, which dilates the blood vessels, due to which blood flow in the skin improves. Apart from this, the sweat that comes out by taking steam removes the toxins inside the skin. Also, the moisture of the skin remains. This keeps the skin more flexible and youthful.

  • For this, first take steam on your face as mentioned above.
  • Then massage your face in a circular motion to increase blood flow.
  • Now wash your face with cold water.

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Benefits Of Steaming For Hair

The use of steam is very beneficial for your hair and head. Even when you go to a hair spa, steam is used which helps any hair pack to settle properly in the hair and increases blood circulation in the hair.

  • For this, boil water in a vessel and put a towel in it. After a few minutes, take the towel and wrap it around your head.
  • Do this as many times as you feel needed. When your head and hair become a little wet, apply the hair pack and cover your head with a shower cap.
  • After 30 minutes, wash your hair with a mild shampoo.
  • If you sit in a steam room, you can get benefits for your entire body. Sitting in a steam room for a few minutes helps eliminate toxins and improve blood circulation. After your steam session, make sure you take a shower and moisturize your skin.
  • Although steam has many benefits, it should not be taken often. If you have very oily skin, you can take it once or twice a month. If you have the skin disorder rosacea or your skin is extremely sensitive, it is better to consult a dermatologist before taking steam.

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Steaming for face and hair is a simple and effective method that offers many benefits. Steaming for the face opens the pores of the skin, allowing dirt, oil, and toxins to come out easily. It increases blood circulation, which improves the skin and reduces the problem of acne. Steaming for hair moisturizes the scalp, removes dryness and nourishes the hair from the roots. Steam clears the dead skin and dandruff accumulated in the scalp, making the hair healthy and shiny. Regular steaming brings natural shine and strength to both skin and hair.

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