Five Surprising Anti-Aging Benefits of Steam Therapy That Will Get You Glowing in No Time!

We are always looking for an anti-aging regime that would change our skin and look years younger. However, most of these products will burn a hole in your pocket and leave you stressed. Don’t worry, we have just what you need, something that will rejuvenate your skin and turn the clock back on time.

Facial steaming is one of the best DIY skin treatments that offer amazing benefits that cleanses, nourishes, and makes your skin feel luxurious. Well, most of us ignore the easy things that can make our skin look like a million bucks. But it might surprise you to see how it will slough off the outwardly dead skin and make your skin glow. But before you step into your steam room, let’s find out more about the multiple benefits that steam can do to your skin.

The Cleansing Benefits

Steam opens up the pores and cleanses the dirt buildup that accumulates because of pollution. The continuous dirt accumulation can clog your skin and even rob the glow. When you steam, you open up the pores, dislodge the blackheads, and make them easy to remove.

Aestheticians always steam your face before the extraction at the spa. While you shouldn’t try to do that at home, you can steam it to remove the built-up in your skin and help refresh your skin. Steaming also helps flush out the toxins giving you clean and flushed skin.

It Promotes Circulation

The combination of warm steam can induce perspiration, dilate your blood vessels, and boost circulation. This ensures better blood flow that nourishes your skin and helps transport the oxygen to each pore. The result is you get a healthy and natural glow. Opening up the pores can help release the dead skin cells, bacteria, and other impurities that can congest the pores and lead to acne.

It Releases the Trapped Sebum

Steaming releases the trapped sebum in your pores. This naturally occurring oil or sebum, produced by the sebaceous glands to help moisturize skin and hair. When the sebum gets trapped beneath your skin’s surface, it can be the breeding ground for bacteria and may increase acne and blackheads.

Its Hydrating Properties

Steam hydrates the skin and also boosts oil production, naturally moisturizing the skin. It also helps your skin absorb the skincare products better. This also means you get more value for your money when you apply the skincare products and steam your face. It is thus a potent way of boosting your collagen and elastin levels. This gives you firmer and youthful-looking skin.

It Soothes Your Skin

The touch of warm steam on your face can help to relax you. You can even take the help of soothing scents, use herbs, or essential oils for aromatherapy. It will not just revive your skin but relax your mind too. If you have problems with sinus congestion, you can try it to get relief from niggling sinus problems.

What makes us vote in favor of steaming? Well, just the fact that you do not have to dish a humongous amount of money to help change your skin’s texture. You do not have to visit an expensive spa too. If you want to use steam therapy, do it within the confines of your home. You can use a face steamer. It is certainly is more convenient. But an easier way to do this is the age-old method of boiling water in a large bowl and inhaling the steam. Do not forget to use a huge towel or blanket to cover your head and prevent the steam from escaping.

Add your favorite essential oils into the bowl for a spa-like experience. However, it does take some getting used to, and it may look like your skin got scalded. But with continuous use soon, you will be a pro at steam therapy. It is always good to clean your face thoroughly after applying a suitable moisturizer and serum to ensure your skin does not dry up too much. Miranda Kerr uses green tea to steam her face and look at how amazingly glowing her skin looks. So, that’s another ingredient you could add to your steam therapy besides the aroma oil. Do give these ideas a try and let us know how they worked for you!