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Its nozzle is also adjustable, so feel free to safely steam any area of skin as you just.
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Beyond sensorial gratification,facial steaming’s skin-care benefitsare actually quite bountiful.
“It can also promote circulation and soften up debris and sebum,” she says.
Can you over-steam your skin?
Yes, you absolutely can over-steam your skin, according to every board-certified dermatologist we chatted with.
Overuse can compromise the skin barrier, leading to irritation, redness, and sensitivity, says Dr. Akhavan.
Who shouldnt steam their skin?
“The heat dilates blood vessels, which will add to redness,” she says.
Dry skin types andeczema-proneskin aren’t out of the woods, either.
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