Face steaming is back – and it's the cheapest way to enhance your skincare routine
telegraph.co.uka chemical peel was the “it” treatment to try. Fast forward to 2022 and the skin wellness mantra is more “be gentle”, which means the art of facial steaming is once again on the menu.“Deep cleansing is back,” says aesthetician and skincare expert Abigail James, who has never let go of this Ancient Greek-born method. “Steaming softens the skin, and although it doesn’t open pores like many believe, it softens what’s in your pores, making it an effective step prior to extraction or simply for a thorough cleanse at the end of the day.” Heat from steam is known to increase microcirculation (you’ll know it’s working when your skin flushes pink).
This allows an uptake of oxygen and nutrients to flow to the skin’s surface, enhancing collagen production in the process. The steam itself also offers a boost of hydration, which is particularly beneficial for those with drier skin types.Celebrities love this hardworking skincare hack, too.
Singer Alicia Keys revealed to British Vogue last month that steaming is her “favourite thing”, saying, “it’s a simple thing that everyone can do”.
Victoria Beckham has been known to teach her 30 million Instagram followers how “important” a steam session is for a glow and Jada Pinkett Smith is said to be a fan, too.
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