Hot steam has a cleaning effect on the upper layer of the skin. By exposure to temperatures begin to unfold and resolve infiltrates and grease tube. Water penetrates in the form of steam through the opened pores in the deep layers of the epidermis and clears it from the black dots, so-called comedones. Through active start sweating removes toxins and speed up metabolism.
Cosmetic and healing properties of steam can be greatly multiply, connecting it with the action of essential oils and herbs. Steamed skin begins to actively absorb volatile substances in the air, thereby increasing the penetration of the healing minerals.
The active ingredients of creams and masks used after steam bath, begin to act with maximum effect. Herbal teas and infusions beneficial effect on the skin, heal, soothe and soften it. Remarkably clean pores chamomile, to do this, pour two tablespoons of flowers with one liter of boiling water and leave to infuse for two minutes with the lid closed. It is ideal for owners of dry
facial skin.
Oregano flowers help to clean heavily soiled skin from dust, dirt and grease. Oregano not only cleans the skin, but also tones it - and this is its advantage.
Steam bath, made from marigold flowers, perfectly heals and dries small wounds on his face. If you have such defects, in this case, calendula is indispensable. Brew should be exactly the same as chamomile flowers.
For dry skin type suitable bath of rose petals, especially if the person is shelled. Rose petals can be purchased at a flower shop. Pour 3 tablespoons of dried petals of a liter of boiling water, let it brew for three minutes. Also suitable for dry skin bath with bay leaf, chamomile, dandelion, Altea, orange peel and licorice.
For oily skin useful steam bath with pine oil, tea tree, sage or lavender. Use a combination of chamomile, mint, lime blossom and oak bark, taken in equal proportions. Or buds and bark of the birch, calendula and chamomile flowers, juniper.
To begin, prepare everything you need: a small bowl, towel, linen towel, medicinal teas or essential oils, face cream. When everything is ready, put on comfortable shirt or T-shirt with a large cut and clean skin of the face and neck with a mild soap water or other cleaning agent.
Pour the hot broth into a bowl and leaned over her face. Cover your head with a towel on top. Duration of treatment depends entirely on your skin type. For oily skin, you can do the bath for 10 minutes, dry - 2-3 minutes, with mixed type of skin - up to 5 minutes.
When the time blot person linen towel, gently pressing it against the skin. Then you can to clean the face of blackheads and acne, using a special cosmetic spoon that must be pre-treated with alcohol. Rinse with water and allow to dry naturally.
It is not necessary to go outside after a steam bath, lie down and relax for 20 minutes, turn the soothing and melodious music. Thus you will achieve positive effect on the entire body, not just will attach the skin smooth and clean.