A walk in the great outdoor, clean fresh air would do wonders for your complexion, but unfortunately, most of the time your face is bombarded by dust, exhaust fumes and other airborne toxins. Give your face a fighting chance by routinely having a steam facial. This helps to deep-clean the skin and enliven dull, lackluster complexions. The steam opens the pores so that the herbal essences rising in the steam can permeate and detoxify the deeper layers of the skin. The heat spurs blood flow, hydrating the skin further; the herbs provide nourishing minerals. Fragrant and relaxing, steam facials keep your complexion clear, fresh and glowing.
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Answered by My creations , an ibibo Master, at 3:57 PM on September 18, 2008

Hello Tings :)

Essentially, steam serves the purpose of opening skin pores. During facial treatments, all types of skins are given steam before or amidst the treatment, so the skin pores can be cleansed from the depth. But, soon after the cleaning & treatment is over, skin pores are made to contract by applying things like ice pack, chandan pack, multani mitti pack etc.

So, I believe you may use steam on all types of skin types to make your skin breathe and to cleanse it. But be sure to apply a good face pack or ice cube soon after.

You can get face steamers easily in the market. Another way you may take steam is by simply taking some hot water in a vessel & lean on the vessel with your head and vessel covered with a towel. However, do not prolong the process. Keep taking breaks after every few seconds.

Hope it helps.

Answered by Mansi Saini , an ibibo Advisor, at 1:38 PM on September 18, 2008