Steam provides benerfits for the entire body. However, if you cannot get used to the idea of disrobing in front of total strangers to partake in the full-body version, consider purchasing a home facial sauna for a mini therapy session. A countertop facial sauna unit operates with moist heat just like a steam room, but directs that moisture to a much smaller area. Facial saunas not only promote healthy skin tone, they offer a variety of other benefits.
Savings
A regular regimen of spa facials will do wonders for your complexion, but can do serious damage to your monthly budget. Using an economical home facial sauna saves money when compared to similar in-spa treatments.
Convenience
With a facial sauna, you can plan treatments to fit your hectic schedule. Portable facial saunas provide a warm steam facial benefits in the comfort of your home. These user-friendly appliances feature automatic shutoff and timers to personalize your facial. Some models come with attachments such as exfoliating brushes and sponges to apply moisturizers.
Sinus Relief
Sinus and allergy suffers get an added benefit of warm steam facial treatments to ease congestion, soothe infection and clear nasal passages. Facial saunas sometimes include a separate inhaler attachment. Instead of fitting over the entire face, the inhaler covers the nose and mouth. Breathe in the steam for fast relief from sinus-related pain and discomfort.
Respiratory Comfort
Facial saunas ease respiratory distress in a similar manner to relieving sinus congestion. In some cases, asthma, bronchitis and common lung mucus respond positively to steam treatments. The Mayo Clinic says warm, moist steam relieves persistent coughs and loosens mucus in bronchial airways. They recommend cleaning the facial sauna appliance thoroughly according to the manufacturer's instructions to prevent inhaling harmful bacteria and mold.
Pore Cleansing
Facial steaming temporarily opens the pores, dissolving impurities that cause breakouts and acne. When pores clog with a combination of dirt, oil and cosmetics, the resulting bacteria on and below the surface of the skin can harbor infections. These infections often lead to skin eruptions. The Go Ask Alice! Health Services website of Columbia University recommends steaming the face several times each week to open and cleanse pores to prevent acne outbreaks.
Skin Hydration
In addition to applying a daily moisturizer, the steam generated from a facial sauna provides much needed skin hydration to lessen the affects of aging, sun damage and dry environmental conditions. Moisture from steam improves overall skin tone and suppleness.
Improved Circulation
Whole body steam and sauna treatments stimulate the cardiovascular system. In a similar way, facial saunas benefit the vessels of facial skin. Moist heat emitted from facial saunas cause the vessels to dilate, allowing increased blood flow to the skin's surface. This dilation also allows a greater flow of nutrients to the skin.
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