Q&A for How to Do a Steam Facial

Hold off on using any products that contain retinoids and alpha hydroxy acids for at least three or four days before you do a steam facial. Those ingredients are good for treating acne, but they can sensitize your skin and make it a little bit more inflamed when combined with steam.

Yes. Steam opens the pore; the clay mask helps pull impurities out of your skin; and the toner, lemon or honey closes the pore. A good weekly routine of this process, eating right, and drinking plenty of water should help pimples. Remember to use clean makeup brushes as well.

You can, but I don't do it more than a couple of times a week. If you take hot showers daily, your face will already get a steam facial of a simple sort. Too much of a good thing isn't good!

Yes, you surely can! Just be sure to wash your hands first, you don't want to undo all of your effort by putting bacteria back on your face.

You could use baby soap or bar soap as long as it does not have any harmful alcohols in it. However, you don't need to use a cleanser. Instead, you can just rinse with cool water and pat dry.

Wash your face before you steam, and after you steam, apply the mask. This way your pores will be open to absorb the product.

Yes, you can. Just make sure you rinse off the honey after a while, otherwise your face will be sticky all day/night!

Yes. The clay mask helps to tone the skin overall, whereas a peel-off mask helps to rid of blackheads while helping to smooth the skin.

Yes you can. A face wash or baby soap works well and can remove all dust and debris. Don't forget to apply moisturizer afterward.

Let your face cool down for a few minutes after steaming, then cleanse it and use toner.

Yes. Instead of a mask you can use raw honey, or you can just use cold water to close your pores.

Try making a coffee scrub and gently rub your face with it. Rinse with cold water and put some coconut oil on afterwards. This worked for me.

Yes, it is better to shave. You will not get the full effect of a facial with facial hair as the steam will not be able to reach the pores as well as it could without the hair.

No.

You shouldn't, as hot water opens up the pores. Use a toner instead. Wait until the following day to exfoliate again.

It is recommended you do a steam facial no more than once a week, as doing it more frequently can dry out your skin.

No, this isn't advised. It's best to steam your face when it's clean and clear so that your pores can be reached more effectively.

It's best to do one or the other. Too many masks can stress your skin. Try alternating masks and use them 2-3 times per week.

I would recommend getting one a month or so before so you know how your skin will react. Then schedule on a day or two before your prom.

Bragg Organic apple cider vinegar is the best option, as it is high quality, organic, and easily obtainable. Organic is important, as you don't want to introduce fertilizers and pesticides from conventional plant products into your body.

No. When you steam your face, you are only removing dirt from your pores.

Yes. Adding any clay or earth to it will increase the benefit. Sandalwood is known to sooth and cool the skin.

Sure.

You don't have to remover moisturizer, simply leave it on and your skin will absorb it.

No. .

Yes. This will close the opened pores on the skin. You can also use cold water or a toner.

A face pack and face mask are the same thing, so, yes.

Just a few times a week. You don't want to over-do it as it can cause your face to dry out, which can make it produce even more oil.

You might have an ingrown hair. There are many home remedies for this, check out this article on how to Remove an Ingrown Hair .

No, it won't. It's just like washing your face after a steam facial. Just don't use unnecessary face washes and scrubs. You might want stick to coconut oil, honey or maybe even a simple moisturizer.