Here at Beautiful Skin Care, we love to tout the benefits of professional facials. Professional facials with deep extractions can result in less acne (due to your pores being more clean and open and the oily dead skin shedding off) and a much smoother appearance of skin in general.

As much as we love facials, we also understand that not everyone has the budget to fit in a $60-$70 professional facial (including extractions) every 4-6 weeks. Digging deep (no pun intended!), I am about to share with you something that has never failed me: a facial steam done at home.

Quick disclaimer: Before you begin boiling the water, please make sure to clear the table where you will be performing this facial steam. Since you are working with very, very hot water, it is of great importance to work carefully. Safety before anything!

Now that we are done with that, we are about to share with you our perfect at home steam facial:

Step 1: Clear the table that you will be using for your facial steam. Make sure there is nothing in your path from the stove to the table. Last thing you want to do is stumble while carrying a pot of hot water!

Step 2: Place a dish mat or towelette where you will be placing the hot pot of water so that you don’t burn the table.

Step 3: You will need another bigger towel to surround the bowl and your face (to keep the steam in). Leave this on the table as well.

Step 4: Simmer water in a nice sized pot (deep). Add a pinch of sea salt (regular salt if sea salt not available).

Step 5: When water is boiling, turn off the stove. Carry pot to the table slow and carefully. Place on towelette.

Step 6: Grab the bigger towel. Stand over pot of water, leaning face towards steam.

Step 7: Wrap towel around pot and face so the steam can stay concentrated on your face.

Step 8: If this is your first time with a steam facial, then only perform this for 2-3 minutes.

Step 9: Make sure you are not too close to the pot. If the steam feels overwhelming, open a small gap in the towel to bring in cool air.

The only thing you should be careful about is that if you keep at the steam facial for too long, sometimes scab can form around the acne making it look harsher than it is.

Just as a precaution, for the first time only perform this steam facial for 2-3 minutes.

Performing this steam facial has resulted in my acne healing within the span of 24-48 hours, leaving my skin smooth and healthy. I specifically performed this steam facial a week before my university graduation which was very rewarding.

Of course, mud masks are a cheap alternative and also help your skin but there is something quite therapeutic about a steam facial. Perform one and let us know how you like it!

[Pictures Coming Soon!]