In the previous article, Dermalogica answered your questions: Should I steam my face or not?? We will analyze extensively on the topic of facial steaming: What should you do after steaming your face?
Benefits of steam bath for skin
Facial steaming is also known as steaming. This is a method that uses heat and steam on the surface of the skin. Thanks to the steam process affecting the skin, hair follicles will expand, increasing blood circulation. Therefore, the skin surface will be softer and more shiny.
Some of the benefits that facial steaming brings to the skin can include:
- Facial steaming helps open pores. This makes skin cleaning more effective.
- Steam helps moisturize the skin. Thanks to that, the skin surface will become softer and more easily absorb nutrients in the next intensive skin care step.
- Temperature affects skin capillaries to help speed up blood circulation. Thanks to that, the skin becomes more rosy and radiant.
Because of the benefits that facial steaming brings to the skin. That's why many dermatologists recommend this method. So what should I do after steaming my face? Let's learn more with Dermalogica in the next part of this topic!
What should I do after steaming my face?
Below are some tips from dermatologists on what steps to take after a facial.
Get rid of acne
After facial steaming, the skin surface is soft and pores are enlarged. This is the "golden" time to help us remove old and dry acne. However, when performing steaming and removing acne at home, blackheads are the only type of acne you can do yourself. With other types of acne such as: hidden acne, cystic acne... absolutely do not remove the acne core at home. These types of acne, if not removed properly, can cause re-inflammation and skin damage. These are the main causes of dark spots and post-acne scars.
Wash one's face
Many women still think that facial steaming will help remove dead cells, dirt and excess sebum in pores. This statement is only partly correct. When we steam our face, the pores will expand but cannot clean themselves. Therefore, if you do not wash your face, excess dirt and sebum will remain in the pores. Therefore, what should you do after steaming your face? You should wash your face with cool water or a gentle cleanser.
Mask
Thanks to the effects of heat and steam, the skin's epidermis will become softer and smoother. This is the ideal time for you to apply a mask to your skin. Depending on your skin condition, you can choose masks such as:
- Clay mask: helps clean excess sebum and tighten pores
- Moisturizing mask: helps replenish essential moisture to the skin.
- Acne treatment mask: adds antibacterial ingredients to help fight inflammation and speed up the process of shrinking acne.
Besides, there are many other functions you can choose to suit your daily skin care needs.
Apply Skin Serum
After the steaming process, deep clean and apply a mask. You should choose for yourself an intensive serum product to finish your evening skin care routine. Using serum at this time helps increase the activity and absorption of nutrients from the serum into the skin. Thanks to that, the active ingredients in the serum are more effective.
Depending on your current skin condition, you can choose the appropriate serum. Below are some suggestions about serum Dermalogica wants to send to you!
Age Bright Clearing anti-acne and cleansing serum
Age Bright Clearing Serum is a multi-purpose product line specifically for oily, acne-prone skin. The main ingredient is Salicylic Acid (BHA) which helps to deeply cleanse oily skin, remove dead skin cells on the skin surface and slow down the skin aging process. The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of Salicylic Acid effectively support acne treatment and prevent acne from returning. Learn more about whether to use BHA with Niacinamide? here .
In addition, Age Bright Clearing Serum is also supplemented with AGE Bright™ Complex. This complex works with the natural microflora on the skin's surface to help support natural skin cleansing and brightening. Vitamin B3 - Niacinamide combined with white Shiitake mushroom extract helps even skin tone and brighten skin. Phytoactives from the Resurrection Plant help hydrate the skin. This is the serum product we recommend if you are looking for a product to help prevent acne and anti-aging.
Biolumin-C Anti-Aging Serum
Vitamin C is known as a multifunctional ingredient. It both helps brighten the skin and fights free radicals that cause skin aging. Therefore, vitamin C is widely used in skin care products. However, the disadvantage of vitamin C is that it is less stable against the effects of light, temperature and air.
Biolumin-C is a serum product extracted from outstanding vitamin C from Dermalogica. Thanks to the application of biotechnology, the preparation of vitamin C complex is more stable and sustainable. At the same time, increasing the bioavailability of vitamin C to fight the attack of free radicals on the skin, slowing down the skin aging process. Besides, vitamin C is combined with Peptides and AHA (Lactic acid) to bring more optimal results in brightening the skin, strengthening skin structure, preventing wrinkles and crow's feet.
Check out the effective skin care set for even, smooth skin .
What should I do after steaming my face? Dermalogica is confident that you have the answer to this question. Steaming your face regularly 2-3 times a week is a method you should consider and add to your daily skin care routine. Dermalogica wishes readers always have healthy and radiant skin!