by Kyla Cruz
In the most recent years, people have begun paying attention to their health. In conjunction, the products we use on our face – ingredients list, packaging, clean beauty – have all become a priority. Since the rise of self-care tips and skin care guides, many brands have begun educating their customers on ways to improve their skincare routine. Facial steamers and anti-aging products are no doubt making it onto quite a few lists. Facial steaming itself is a DIY skin treatment that cleanses, nourishes, and feels luxurious.
According to founder and CEO of Very Informed, Oberon Copeland, “A face steamer is a tool that can be used to provide a variety of skin care benefits. The steam helps to open up pores, which can remove toxins and impurities from the skin. In addition, the steam can help to hydrate the skin, providing a refreshing and revitalizing effect. To use a face steamer, start by filling the reservoir with water.”
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Additionally, a facial steamer can promote circulation as the combination of the warm steam and an increase in perspiration dilates your blood vessels. This boost of blood flow nourishes your skin and delivers oxygen. The result is a natural, healthy glow. We’ve decided to include some of our favorite steamers below and for some more benefits, continue on reading.
Nano Ionic Facial Steamer, Retail: $29.99
Amconsure
Amconsure face steamer not only helps dry skin by adding moisture, opens pores to allow better penetration, but also can reduces acne and blackheads, weakens pigmented spots, removes congestion in the sinuses. And Warm Mist also can naturally deep cleansing to purify the skin, boots blood circulation and prevents the signs of aging.
The mist of this face humidifier is warm and safe to smell, no harm to your skin, you can enjoy a relax steaming with consistent mist for 10 minutes.
NanoSteamer PRO Professional 4-in-1 Nano Ionic Facial Steamer, Retail: $69.95
Pure Daily Care
The 3-Step Perfect Skin System with NanoSteamer Pro – NanoSteamer Pro is a 4-in-1 professional device designed for Spas and skin care professionals.
NanoSteamer does this by combining a conventional heating element with a new ultra-sonic vaporizer to produce nano steam with negatively charged ionic particles. Nano steam combined with ionic water particles are up to 10x more effective in penetrating skin. Follow their patented 3-step perfect skin system in their video for flawless skin every time.
Loveonee Facial Steamer, Retail: $19.59
Loveonee
Professional Facial Steamer for Face Home Spa: produce nano ionic mist combined with ionic water particles are up to 10x more effective in penetrating skin. It can unclog pores and get deep cleaning. That means you can enjoy professional facial SPA at home or even in travel!
Please NOTE: ONLY ADD PURE WATER, do not add Essential oils.
Vanity Planet Facial Steamer, Retail: $49.99
Vanity Planet
Therapeutic steam made of nano-sized water molecules instantly goes to work hydrating and softening the skin's surface, cleansing your pores of impurities.
And, to enhance the pore-cleansing session, the facial steamer uses an ion generator that enriches the water molecules, helping the steam penetrate and clean even deeper.
Add essential oils to the provided essential oil baskets for an invigorating steam and spa like experience.
Kinga Hot Mist Facial Steamer, Retail: Back in Stock Soon
Kinga
Small body for your convenience to use anywhere like living room, washroom, or bedroom.
User Review: "Blows out so much steam and leaves my face feeling so refreshed!!!! And this thing works like a dream, I unknowingly left mine on for FOUR DAYS... on the last day I smelled a slight burning smell and realized it was on and for how long it had been on. Because of the smell I feared it was hot, so I was terrified to touch it. But I did, it was slightly warm but nowhere as hot as I was suspecting. I also worried it wouldn’t work anymore.... but it does!!!!!" - Blaine Brandon, Amazon.com
As you can see most, if not all of the steamers on this list provide enormous benefits for your skin – I actually just purchased this one and can’t wait for it to arrive! Not to mention, a steamer releases trapped sebum. Sebum is a naturally occurring oil that is produced by your sebaceous glands to lubricate your skin and hair.
When sebum gets trapped beneath your skin’s surface, it creates a breeding ground for bacteria and causes acne and blackheads. To use your steamer, as per Aesthetician and Co-Founder of All Skin Care Talk, Suyud Issa, “It’s important to make sure you read the instructions that come with your steamer before using it.
With that being said, in general, you should start by cleansing your face with a gentle cleanser to remove any dirt, oil, or makeup,” she said. “Once the steamer is ready, hold your face about 10-12 inches away from the steamer nozzle and allow the steam to gently hit your face for about 5-10 minutes to allow the pores to open up.”
So, what’s next? After you’re all done steaming you can follow up with anyone of these anti-aging products.
Elixir Firming Serum, Retail: $85.00
Antedotum
Elixir Firming Serum with 15% Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that works to stimulate collagen production in your skin. It also fights fine lines, brightens your complexion and can prevent brown spots and reverse damage from ultraviolet rays.
WHAT IT DOES:
• aids collagen restoration
• offers exceptional hydration
• antidote to sagging, dark spots and hyperpigmentation
Retinol Control Line Smoothing Eye Cream, Retail: $45.00
Makari
This Retinol Eye Cream will be your new best friend as it helps boost collagen production and keep fine lines and wrinkles from appearing. Retinol is one of the best things for your skin, as it will firm the delicate skin around your eyes, reduces puffiness, and fights signs of aging.
HOW TO USE: Press tube gently while gliding the application across the eye area. Gently pat the cream with fingertips. Can be used on the upper and lower eye area, morning & night.
CeraVe Anti-Aging Gel Serum, Retail: $19.00
CeraVe
This serum for face adds a boost of hydration, leaving skin looking and feeling smoother and more radiant with a glowy, yet non-greasy finish.
Can be used morning and night, either alone or under your CeraVe Facial Moisturizer. Consider applying under CeraVe Skin Renewing Day Cream with SPF 30 sunscreen in the morning and under CeraVe Night Cream in the evening.
Neutrogena Anti-Aging Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Regenerating Cream & Pro+, 0.5% Power Serum, Retail: $38.53
Neutrogena
This anti-wrinkle face & neck cream hydrates and plumps with moisture to rejuvenate the look of dull skin while working deep within skin's surface to reduce the look of wrinkles and diminish the look of dark spots.
From the #1 retinol brand used most by dermatologists, this retinol serum and moisturizer is formulated without parabens, mineral oil, and dyes.
A facial steamer on its own can help to deliver some amazing results, but let’s debunk some myths…a facial steamer cannot shrink your pores. Your pores and pore size are genetic. You can decrease the appearance of pores by keeping them clean.
Facial steaming can help by softening the top layer of your skin to help increase exfoliation and product absorption. So, when you use retinoids or some of the above anti-aging products, you’ll be making them that much more effective. Try steaming once a week for best results for only about 10 mins per session.
Lastly, a facial steamer promotes collagen and elastin. If you aren’t already familiar with this magic called collagen, please allow us to share. Collagen is the main structural protein found in skin and other connective tissue, widely used in purified form for cosmetic treatments. We’ve also included a list of our personal favorite collagen powders for you to try, all available on Amazon. I use this one regularly, no complaints as it mixes well with my coffee.
Collagen Peptides Powder Supplement - Max Absorption, Retail: $19.96
Physician's CHOICE (Highly Recommended)
Collagen Powder for Enhanced Absorption: Their collagen peptides are hydrolyzed and contain patented DigeSEB digestive enzymes, giving their Collagen peptides powder Improved Absorption over other collagen supplements. If you are not digesting your collagen powder properly, you're throwing money away! Stop wasting money and start feeling the many benefits of Collagen Peptides Powder with DigeSEB.
Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Powder with Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C, Unflavored, 20 oz, Retail: $35.99
Vital Proteins Store
Bioavailable Collagen Peptides Powder: Sourced from grass-fed, pasture-raised bovine. Digested and absorbed by the body quickly for maximum benefits.
Certified Paleo Friendly & Whole30(r) Approved. No added sugars or sweeteners. Flavorless and odorless. Made without gluten & dairy.
Orgain Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides Powder + Superfoods, Retail: $27.86
Orgain Store (Highly Recommended)
Perfect for both men and women. Supplement your diet with superfoods, antioxidants, and probiotics to help support digestive and gut health and boost metabolism; Supports joint health, strong hair and nails, muscle recovery, and radiant skin.
Paleo and Keto friendly, gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, no sugar added, no soy, non-GMO, doctor developed. Odorless and tasteless.
Collagen with Biotin, Retail: $31.49
Left Coast Performance
10g Grass Fed Hydrolyzed Collagen, 4500mcg Biotin, 60mg Vitamin C, 90mg Hyaluronic Acid: Their premium blend of multi collagen not only contains collagen types I, II, III, X, V it also contains collagen boosting ingredients: Biotin, Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid for maximum effectiveness. *
Please note that the jar will only be sixty percent full. This is done so that powder does not escape during filling and is standard for any powder filling.
Fitcode Collagen Peptides, Retail: $19.99
Fitcode Store
Taking Collagen has been shown to reduce inflammation and boost collagen synthesis in the body. Collagen helps maintain the integrity of your cartilage, which is the rubbery tissue that cushions and protects your joints from inflammation, preventing joint pain.
Formulated and manufactured in the USA in a facility following strict GMP guidelines.