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Soften • Prepare • Comfort
The basics
A facial steamer produces a controlled stream of warm water vapor that may be used during certain facial treatments.
While it’s one of the more familiar pieces of facial equipment, steam isn’t simply there because “every facial needs steam.”
We use it when it serves a purpose for your skin.
The science
Warm vapor temporarily warms and softens the skin’s surface.
This can help soften surface debris and prepare certain skin types for treatment steps such as extractions.
Pores don’t physically open and close like doors. Instead, warmth and moisture can soften material at the skin’s surface and make certain treatment steps easier to perform.
During your treatment
Warm, humid, and relaxing.
You’ll feel gentle vapor directed toward your face while resting comfortably.
The distance, duration, and use of steam are adjusted based on your skin.
Concerns
Steam isn’t necessarily a corrective treatment by itself.
Where we use it
Our facial steamer is primarily used during facial treatments.
For body concerns, we select techniques and equipment specifically suited to the treatment area rather than automatically applying facial protocols to the body.
Our approach
We don’t automatically steam every client’s skin.
If your treatment involves congestion or extractions and your skin can comfortably tolerate warmth, steam may be incorporated during the preparation phase.
If heat isn’t appropriate for your skin, we’ll simply choose another preparation method.
Skipping steam doesn’t mean you’re receiving less of a facial. It means we’re customizing it.
Before we steam
We’ll assess your skin before deciding whether steam is appropriate.
Afterward
Steam itself generally doesn’t require downtime.
Any additional sensitivity or downtime will depend on the other treatment steps performed.
Frequency
Steam isn’t something that needs to be performed on a particular schedule.
We use it when it benefits the treatment being performed.
You may receive steam during one appointment and not the next depending on what your skin needs.
Good to know
No. Pores don’t physically open and close. Warmth and moisture help soften the skin and surface buildup.
No. We use it selectively.
Certain sensitive, reactive, irritated, or heat-sensitive skin conditions may benefit from avoiding unnecessary heat.
No. Longer or hotter isn’t automatically more effective and may unnecessarily irritate the skin.
We’ll recommend home-care practices based on your individual skin rather than assuming home steaming is appropriate for everyone.
Packages
Steam may be incorporated into treatments within your package when it benefits your skin and the treatment being performed.
The modalities used throughout your package can change as your skin progresses.
Booking
There’s no need to book facial steaming separately.
Book your facial treatment and we’ll determine whether steam would be beneficial during your service.
Have highly sensitive skin, persistent redness, a heat-sensitive condition, or simply aren’t sure which facial to choose?
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