Is it good to steam your face every day?

Master - Doctor Tran Ngoc Khanh Nam, Department of Dermatology - Skin Aesthetics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, answered: Facial steaming is a way to relax and care for the skin of many women. Its effects include:

After steaming, wash your face with warm water and pat dry gently.

Cleanse the skin : By opening the pores, it helps to clean the skin better, sebum and acne are also easier to remove, reducing the blockage of hair follicles, helping to reduce acne formation.

Increased circulation : Warmth will help dilate blood vessels and increase circulation in the skin, helping to nourish the skin better. The process of collagen and elastin proliferation is also better promoted, thus helping the skin to be brighter and younger.

Increase absorption of skin care products : When the skin is cleaned, the hair follicles are less clogged, absorption through the skin takes place better and the effect will be higher.

Relaxing for the skin : Warmth on the skin combined with some massage essential oils will help bring a feeling of relaxation and soothe the skin.

Notes when steaming

According to Master - Doctor Tran Ngoc Khanh Nam, to steam safely and effectively, you should drink water and wash your face before steaming. When steaming, you should close your eyes and feel the temperature of the steam. If it feels too hot, you need to adjust it to avoid burns.

After steaming, wash your face with warm water and pat dry gently, apply serum or moisturizer to your skin and massage gently.

Steam baths use hot steam so always be careful to avoid burning your skin. To limit burns, keep your face not too close to the steam source to ensure a comfortable feeling and the steam is just warm enough.

You should only steam once a week.

Master - Doctor Tran Ngoc Khanh Nam said that you should only steam once a week and limit each time to a maximum of 10 minutes to avoid skin irritation.

For people with rosacea, steaming should be limited because the temperature can increase vasodilation, increasing redness of the patient's skin.

For people with skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis, steaming can provide temporary relief, but steaming should be limited to a few minutes because prolonged steaming can increase irritation in inflamed areas of the skin.

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