According to scientific studies, steam cleansing of the face softens the skin and facilitates microcirculation locally by increasing its oxygenation. Its upper layer, the keratin, also becomes softer and facilitates the penetration of the components (from product therapies in the doctor’s office, etc.). Indicatively, a study showed that the use of steam (with a warm towel) for 5 ‘helped the most effective penetration of the ingredients of a cream (Anesthesia and Analgesia, 2004). Another study found that steaming skin preparation increased the effectiveness of topical skin treatment (Journal of Control and Release, 2011). Also, the exfoliation step that follows (with masks, etc.) and the removal of superficial, dead cells becomes even easier.

• provides oxygenation
• offers improved microcirculation
• increases the import of active substances
• improves the outcome of the treatment that will follow
• facilitates the removal of sebum and blackheads by the specialist
• leads to skin detoxification

After the exposure of the face to the steam, we follow different, individualized protocols, depending on the needs of the skin. What is certain is that the extraction of sebum is much easier by the professional and is safe (it is never done with bare hands).

Facial cleansing with steam (vapeur) is a safe procedure if it is done on healthy skin by a professional who knows the parameters (temperature, distance of the vapeur from the skin, exposure time, etc.).

Steam cleansing is avoided on a person with varicose veins, rosacea and in conditions such as dryness and dehydration. Also, excessive use at home (eg daily) is not indicated because it can cause the opposite effect (dehydration, reactive sebum production in cases of oily skin, and even burns). Its use also requires attention to sensitive skin, so it must be done by a professional.

After cleansing, the specialist will advise you not to touch your face because the risk of infection with a bacterium is increased, not to be exposed to a sauna and not to wash your face the same day. You will also not do any beauty routine on your skin such as putting on masks or peeling for the next 72 hours. You will avoid sun exposure and apply sunscreen.

The frequency with which cosmetic facial cleansing should be performed depends on the type and condition of the skin. For the proper hygiene of the skin, it is considered necessary once or twice a year for dry and / or normal skin and three to four times for combination-oily skin.

The facial cleansing treatment lasts about an hour and can be combined with other specialized treatments such as: hydration, acids, dermabrasion, etc.

The strips that many people apply on their face to remove blackheads enlarge the pores and do not do any good to the skin.

The cost of face cleansing is 50 €.