The Benefits Of At-Home Face Steamers

Ever come out of a steam room, looked in the mirror and been pleasantly suprised to see an undeniable glow to your complexion?

While you might be making use of the steam room for it's relaxation and post-workout benefits, they can also be great for your skin.

Although we're not all lucky enough to have access to a steam room every week, we can still reap the skin care benefits with an at-home face steamer.

If you've ever wondered why your skin looks so good post-steam, or you're thinking of giving it a crack, these are the six main skin care benefits you can expect...

Increases circulation

When your skin sweats, your blood vessels dilate so more blood can flow into the area, in turn delivering more oxygen to the skin tissue. This helps to revive dull, lacklustre skin and leaves you looking rosy and glowing.

Detoxifies skin

If you live in the city, your skin is probably dying for a good detox. 'Sweating out toxins' sounds like pseudo-science BS, but there is actually some truth to it. When you sweat, dead skin cells and, anything else that's stuck in your pores rise to the surface, giving the skin a deeper cleanse than usual. You'd be suprised (and frankly, disgusted) by the amount of gunk that gets trapped in your face just by living your daily life, so by giving your face a deep clean with a steamer you will help clarify your complexion.

Softens skin

Dead skin can make you look a little dull. As we get older, our cellular turnover slows down and we need a bit of assistance - this is where face steamers come in. Face steamers provide exfoliation benefits by helping us shed dead skin cells, leaving our skin soft and plump.

Kills acne-causing bacteria

When your pores open up, it pushes bacteria that's clogged in them to the surface. Clogged pores are a major contributer to acne, so by doing a face steam once or twice a week you can help get rid of the germs that cause pimples and nip any future breakouts in the bud.

Increases effectiveness of skin care products

After you've finished steaming, get straight into the rest of your skincare routine. As your pores have opened up during the steam, your skincare products will be able to penetrate deeper and provide better results. Make sure you slather on extra-hydrating serums and oils to replenish any moisture lost during the steam.

bh loves: Avène Hydrance Optimale Hydrating Serum, Ultraceuticals Ultra B2 Hydrating Serum, Nimue Super Hydrating Serum, Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil - Face, Bobbi Brown Extra Face Oil, Clarins Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil - Dehydrated Skin

Relax and unwind

Had a tough day? Mix in a couple drops of a relaxing essential oil with your steamer for a premium at-home spa experience. Stress and anxiety can wreak havoc on your complexion, so taking a few minutes to chill out and breath in some calming essential oils can help you to unwind and properly de-stress.

bh loves: endota spa Signature Blend Essential Oil, Buckley & Phillips Meditation Essential Oil Blend, Raww Lavender Pure Essential Oil

Have you tried a face steamer before?

Main image credit: @desiperkins via @vanityplanet

47 Member Comments

Mayy 11 Dec 2019 9:13 AM

The best thing I have done is purchase a facial steamer from David Jones. I use it twice a week and my skin looks better than before!

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Petal 9 Dec 2019 10:18 PM

I used to have professional facials when I was much, much younger; and these included steam. I don't feel the need to steam my face now.

Chicklet 9 Dec 2019 7:03 PM

I would be a concerned about the affects of the heat.

xClaudia 30 Nov 2019 3:03 PM

I have minor rosacea so I can't imagine this doing me too many favours unfortunately

Lisa359 30 Nov 2019 11:12 AM

At the moment I just use the bathroom sink but I am seriously considering buying a steamer.

Angage 28 Nov 2019 6:06 PM

I have only use pot of hot water for steam when i am really sick.

ThisIsMe 28 Nov 2019 11:05 AM

Haha I'll use this as the excuse to hubby on why I spend so long in the shower. It's my "steam room" look at the benefits!! LMAO

Beautybabe140194 25 Nov 2019 8:50 PM

I love when they used steamed towels when you get a facial. It feels good and leaves your skin soft.

Kate Giddy 23 Nov 2019 10:22 PM

I always like to wash my face straight after or during a hot shower in order for the salicylic acid to have the best chance of killing any bacteria, i'm not sure what impact it has but it seems to be going well!

Hayley644 23 Nov 2019 10:12 AM

Love a nice sauna so would probably enjoy using one of these.

Am1851 23 Nov 2019 6:38 AM

Steam has a beneficial effect for almost all of our body parts as it just relaxes us completely. A hot bath can do the same, as can a hot shower but there are side effects too. In the past I enjoyed a good sauna and my skin always felt so refreshed after the toxins had been sweated out. You just have to endure the 'flushed' look until your body returns to normal temperature. That is why the northern Europeans jump in the snow, alternating between sauna and snow. That is fun to do too - with a little bottle of something to warm you up inside when out in the snow.

Shop A Everyday 22 Nov 2019 11:12 PM

Very good for clearing the pores

NellAdams 22 Nov 2019 9:13 PM

I've been wanting one of these for some time. As soon as I have the budget!!

S-P 22 Nov 2019 8:21 PM

I've never tried a sauna but I'd love to now after reading this article.

Sally10 22 Nov 2019 4:51 PM

I used to do this over the handbasin with a towel over my head :D

Chrystalage 22 Nov 2019 3:59 PM

Not sure I would want to steam my face too often as I am very prone to broken capillaries.

Chicklet 22 Nov 2019 7:37 PM

That’s always been my concern too.

Candyfairy 22 Nov 2019 2:02 PM

I used an at home DIY face steamer a few times when I was younger to help open my pores and clear my break outs.

MoonlightSak16 22 Nov 2019 1:47 PM

I used to have a facial steamer long time ago.. Reminds me , it used to be quite effective actually for my skin .

sootyblack_14 22 Nov 2019 11:35 AM

Interesting...

clearcrystalwater 22 Nov 2019 9:47 AM

Oh boy I remember doing a steam bath for my face when I was in my late teens/early twenties but my skin was hard core so it didn't help me. Later I had to go onto Roaccutane which thankfully did do the job.

Paul481 22 Nov 2019 9:32 AM

Having a Finish back ground I always had a sauna at home the benefits of having one every night was the best thing for my skin

Breebartlett 22 Nov 2019 6:51 AM

How did I not know about this. I definitely want to try it. Adding face steamer to my Christmas list!

Lucrecia629 22 Nov 2019 6:25 AM

I want one. I just use a bowl with a towel and I hate unnecessary appliances, but I'd use a facial steamer.

misfortune8 22 Nov 2019 3:23 AM

I had a facial once & they brought out a face steamer. I hated it! I don't like the heat or humidity. I don't care what the benefits are, I'm not subjecting myself to this!

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