4 ways steam works wonders for your beauty

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December 20, 2017 1:16 PM

Try this inexpensive beauty treatment and it can give you a rich and glowing skin

Steam is gained after water is boiled for few minutes until it turns into vapour.

These fumes are extremely beneficial for your beauty and are often used in salons for hair and skin treatments.

The good thing is, you can make use of steam right at home and give yourself a mini beauty makeover in an inexpensive way.

Pulse.com.gh brings you the benefits of steam to your hair and skin.

1. Prevents acne

Gets rid of pimples and acne. Pimples are a common occurrence during teenage years and many suffer from it even at later ages. But steam can help control this beauty problem. Acne is usually caused when pores are clogged with dirt and sebum. When you apply steam on your face, you unclog these pores and the dirt and oil are eliminated which prevents the formation of pimples.

2. Keepsskinglowing

Facial steaming can help you get a glowing skin. It helps remove dead skin cells that get accumulated and gives your skin a dull look. These dead cells also give rise to bacterial growth which can lead to problems like acne. Once this layer is taken off, the skin looks more radiant.

3. Gets rid of blackheads and whiteheads

Its incredible how steam aids in curbing the problem with blackheads and whiteheads are extracted. This is because steam helps open the pores which makes it easier to extract them and prevent new ones from forming on your skin. It loosens the blackheads and whiteheads.

4. Prevents skinageing

We loose the younger appeal the skin comes with when we begin to age or enter our 30s. It does not renew itself that easily and the blood circulation also reduces. Steaming can help improve blood circulation by dilating these blood vessels in response to the heat which results in better blood flow. Also, the skin perspires which helps release toxins from it and prevents the moisture from escaping. This makes the skin look more supple and young.

Process:

a. Take steam on your face the same way as explained above.b. Once the pores are opened, use a clean tissue to wipe off the dirt and sebum. Do not pop an existing pimple but clean the area surrounding it.c. You can squeeze your skin to clean better.d. After wiping it off, wash face with cold water and pat dry.

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