I went to a dermatologist yearsss ago, and she actually recommended steaming my face before I started trying to get the blackheads and whiteheads out. I feel Like NOW since steamers are popular and more and more people are buying them dermatologists have bad reviews on them.
It's true, better steamers are more available for people to use at home now where as before you had to go to a dermatologist or beauty spa for it and pay a lot of money! It's also true your pores don't have muscles to open and close like she said BUT they do expand and retract! So a steamer does open up the pores and remove impurities (especially well if you use a microsteamer and deionizing steamer because the steam particles are much smaller and get in better). It also softens everything which helps with cleaning the skin out and for better exfoliation with your products. It's important to finish up with a good serum or toner afterwards though to hydrate the skin and so you don't leave your skin vulnerable to just get refilled with impurities. And it will also absorb your products better. Also you only need to steam for 10-15 minutes once or twice a week depending on your skin type. Over steaming will be too harsh and drying and not give your pores time to rest/retract properly, so for dry skin 10 mins once a week is better. Also if you suffer from very sensitive skin or rosacea you shouldn't use it as it could be too harsh and just make your skin worse. Some steamers you can add essential oils to as well for even better results and a bonus of clearing your sinuses! The key is to use them properly and not overdo things. So yeah, do your own research because there are dermatologists out there that do use and even recommend steamers for people and others that don't. Make your own informed decision! 💖
I've steamed my face since I was 14 (am now 44), and I often get compliments on my skin since my teenage years. My teenage son is breaking out and we''ve started steaming in the last 2 weekends. Seems to be improving so much that I am considering buying an actual facial steamer instead of using a pot of water and towel.
I think she is over the board, if you steam 20 min of course you loose all the water but 2-3 min twice a week and after moistrizing cold steam which al devices have.
Yes if it works get a steamer I just do 3 minutes of steam. My skin is so soft and glowy and stays that way for days. I love it also helps with inflammed sinuses and cough
Certainly it's not for all! I works for me. It works to getting rid of phlegm, adds moisture to my face and it helps my throat! I love it, and just like everything you shouldn't over do it.
I was going to purchase a very expensive steamer today. I'm prone to hyperpigmentation, I'm happy I just came across your video. I will NOT be getting a steamer after watching your video. Great information.
@Whitney Bowe Could you please cover injections around the eye area for puffiness for African-American skin or dark skin? I go to a dermatologist and she said it was not a good idea because it would cause me too I have dark circles under the eye area. I’m 50 years old and I was thinking about getting it just to look more rested but maybe I’ll just leave it alone if it can damage my eye area rather than help it. If you have a video about this please link it. Please and thank you.
I have hyperpigmentation and it's done wonders for my skin literally wonders I made my skin way more even toned and I've often used just a little green underneath my primer to keep my skin tone normal and I don't have to use anymore in fact I usually use less now
The video was going great, until she basically explained that steam does open up your pores so that the ingredients you apply on the skin penetrate better. She just made it sound bad by saying steam "damages" the skin barrier & by assuming we apply harmful products on the skin, and completely neglecting the idea that we can (actually) apply beneficial ingredients like vitamins E & C which promote skin hydration and brightness respectively. Do your research, don't be sold by people's subjective advice, which they back up with their endless qualifications (the long-winded intro on how qualified she is at the beginning of this video, already gave me an inkling there would be an attempt to sway people in a particular direction that isn't necessarily truthful, but convenient). In my personal experience, steaming has been a part of my skincare routine for years & my skin is still amazing. I know family members who beat acne by incorporating steaming into their skincare routines. We're not saying steam is a magical skincare product, but it is certainly a necessity in one's skincare routine if prominent, positive results are the goal. PERIODT.
Vitamin c and e and all other good skincare ingredients are already formulated to penetrate into the layers of the skin where they need to be. When you steam your face and apply “good” skin care ingredients they can penetrate way too deep and cause inflammation. Steaming absolutely damages the skin barrier and drys out skin, and is also not needed to see “prominent” results at all. Steaming your face just makes you sweat and increases inflammation in the skin which isn’t good. Throwing skincare ingredients that promote hydration and brightness in the skin actually is going to be less effective because you have damaged the skin my steaming it, and your ingredients are just gonna further irritate your skin. The only benefit to steaming is that it makes you sweat. So, if you love being sweaty from hot steam then go crazy I guess.
I love steaming it makes my skin glow. I also dont use skin care products like everyone else does. I use coconut oil and squaline thats basically it. My skin feels so soft and clean after I steam. Maybe the problem is people are using too many skin care products? I rinse with cold water and apply moisture after. I dont buy that it damages the skin, why do you think people use humidifiers to moisturize the air and help with congestion. I also use my steamer for my allergies it helps so much also helped my allergy induced cough. For me, it lowers inflammation so Il keep to what works for me.
This makes so much sense! I was moisturising my face every day and using salicylic acid face washes, using clay masks once a month; my skin was looking great, but then, out of the thought my skin would look more smooth, I did a face steam a few days ago and it's only now that I realised why my skins been troubled for the past couple days. I'm going back to my old routine. Seriously listen to this woman
@@animetiddies3424exactly we’re all different. i think it might not work well for me because i have dry sensitive skin. i might try it for a couple minutes and see how i react
Hello, I will like share some personal experiences using facial steaming. 10 years ago my acne was really bad. I was overworked stressed college student. Lol I tried everything and nothing worked. Until I was introduced too facial steaming. I boiled Citrus peels, apple slices, carrots and whatever else I thought was cleansing. I covered my head with a towel over the pot for about 15mins. Then I would rinse my face with cold water and allow it my face to air-dry. My face dramatically improved. 😊give it a try. Good luck
I’ve been steaming my skin for years. Just once or twice a month and it makes a huge difference. Face is brighter, smoother and clearer. I believe it impacts everyone’s skin differently and I would not do it more than once per week.
I’m so glad that I watched this video! I bought a steamer yesterday and I’m taking it back to the store. I suffer from hyper pigmentation. I have a few scars from pimples. I’m currently using a prescription that my dermatologist prescribed. I had no idea that heat would make this condition worse but it makes sense. I also have eczema. The steamer is going back!
I had a really bad cough after covid that just wouldn’t go away and my doctor recommended using an inhalation steamer. Well, the face steamer on Amazon was more affordable and was basically the same thing (my doc approved). For me, it was a 2-in-1 product and I used it every night for a week and my face was so good and my lungs really appreciated the warm steam too… now I use it whenever I have a respiratory infection and also as part of my skincare, maybe once a week or every other week… love it!
I know steaming the face is not going to open the pores like doors, but when I do that before I apply the blackhead strip thing, a low adhesive one work like miracle I don't even need to use a strong one 😂 I don't know what's happening. A bunch of face spa place using this steaming method before they use their metal tweezers to remove blackheads. I think probably cooling the skin back is the missing step after steaming
Thankful to Dr. Whitney. I was debating which facial steamer to buy, and as I was researching different reviews of steamers, this video popped up in the feed. It immediately caught my attention since a dermatologist should definitely be able to advise whether facial steaming has ANY benefits. I also learned I have a proclivity to hyperpigmentation. I’ve been able to control my acne with Retinol, and though I have no active acne at this time, I still have brown scarring to deal with now... ugh. Lol.
I moved to Canada and wasn't use to such dryness. It really started to affect my already prone to being dry skin. I was also getting bumps on the back of my arms and dry patches on my face. I tried all sorts of recommended dermatologist creams and they did not help. So i started full body steaming once a week for 20 minutes. The bumps are gone, my skin is soft and glowing, plus it helped with wrinkles. Keep in mind after i do this i don't put anything on the skin for a few hours besides a nice cold shower. If after a few hours i feel like putting something on the skin, i use natural oils.. etc...coconut oil, jojoba oil, argan oil which also have anti inflammatory benefits ( i prefer not to put chemicals on my skin ) I mean, im no doctor, but after plenty of trial and era this works for me, and may not work for others. Each to their own i guess.
This was very informative. My partner have been suffering with dry and irritated skin for the longest time. After visiting a few dermatologist with no luck, she's willing to try getting a steamer. I'll make sure to bring up this video for her just to give some insight
If you use a face vacuum without steaming first, little to nothing will come out, BUT if you do steam first your pores do open and black heads and withe heads do come out, after steam yo vacuum, after vacuuming you apply cold, and voila, beautiful skin.
I am so glad I was able to hear this episode and I learned so much about steaming. I just bought a unit of Pure living care steamer and I have a very bad case of melasma on my face now its confirmed where I got it because I love to cook. Im in the kitchen 4-6 hours almost everyday doing some cooking. Thank you so much Dr for this info.
Facial steaming works for me and always give me that tight and dewy skin and I don’t even have to apply serum and moisturizer afterwards. I love it, regardless of what this derma says 😂
She left out all of the benefits such as an increased amount of heat shock proteins which help with cellular recycling (autophagy and unfolding misfolded proteins) not all detoxification happens within the liver, the cells have their own methods of detoxification on the cellular level. I think the main reason this is being recommended against is that its very hard to profit from. The best place I have found for accurate science is the world of athleticism as profit is connected to accurate results whereas in medicine profit is connected to how many pills or drugs you buy even if you don’t need them.
Thanks do much! I’m 67 and have not taken care of my skin well. I am so dry everywhere and i erroneously believed a facial steamer would be good for me! So glad i decided to investigate first!
I’ve worked with chefs who work in the steamy section of the kitchen and their skin is glorious. Also, many places near the water create a very humid environment. The people living there tend to have very pretty skin
I’ve battled acne and skin sensitivity since adolescence. A facial steamer is the single best thing I’ve ever done for myself. My dermatologist never recommended this and now I know why. It took me nearly 50 years to get it under control. A facial steamer also makes a wonderful giftt. It is truly a gift that keeps on giving. Combining quality care skin care products with a steamer is all you need to do. I purchased a small facial steamer for under $100 and I couldn’t be happier with it. I single facial at the spa can run around $300. You can still be on a budget and have a good looking skin. I try to use my steamer daily, but I average 2 to 3 times a week. It’s relaxing and your make up application will be dramatically improved.
I would follow some precautions with steaming, such as avoiding direct sunlight, putting on sunscreen or makeup; and avoiding oily and concetrated products inmediately after. My reasoning is, I don't want to clog my open pores with products that have pigments, or that will not allow the skin to transpire properly while the pores return to their normal size. I will steam my face, wash it with a tonic or witch hazel soap to tighten pores, and put on a ligh water based moisturizer before going to bed because it helps me sleep too. I know many people follow up steaming with contrast cold washes, ice rolls and such to make the pores finer. I personally dont care for putting cold stuff on my skin, but I'm told that's very good for activating blood circulation XD. All in all, I think steaming does more good than harm, specially if like me you have a tendency to pick your skin. Its best to use a safe steamer than bending over the kitchen fire, or turning your face into a gore scene. I at least haven't experienced any negative effects, and my skin is super fair and prone to redness. On the benefit side, I watched the deep smoker's early wrinkles around my mounth literally dissapear overnight after months of using products, exercising and massaging my face with no lasting results, so I'm declaring myself a fan of facial steaming ^__^.
I don’t understand why dermatologists making scare us of steaming. No one complained about it. It’s better for the skin. Just cuz rare cases have some adverse reactions to steaming for some underlying reasons, that doesn’t mean you go scare the whole population and tell them don’t steam. This is the best way to encourage people to ignore their skin health, and blindly pay a dermatologist to fix their negligence skin and by what, by a medical steaming that cost you hundred. It’s like telling us, don’t steam, wait till it gets worse and we will take care of your skin if you pay us.
Riddle me this… why does a steamy shower or bath improve my skin significantly? Even with no face products, regular hygiene that includes a steamy shower typically accelerates the healing of acne.
I bought one and used it today for the first time. Washed my face first then spent 3mins washing it while steaming . Not something I’ll use everyday more like once a week or every other week
Thanks for the informative video! I didn't know steaming was bad. Are you saying don't steam or lightly steam only? Because when you shower, your face & body get steam. Which opens the facial pores. What do you recommend for removing blackheads?
Check out Beauty Within, there is literally no reason to be afraid of it. Check out Beauty Within, they go all over this and they give you Very good Intel on Skin/Products that you can use in your skin care routine. It's what they Mainly talk about!
Steaming is okai, your basically steaming your face in wet saunas and being in a hot country. Its okay as long as you dont do it to long and close your pores after cleaning them with cold water.
My 14 year year old daughter is going through an acne phase and gets the deep cysts that don’t go away for a long time. What can I do for her to treat a current cyst? Thanks! Just found your channel, there is so much useful information. Thank you!
May have a food allergy even. I found out i was allergic to soy (not deadly) and got really bloated and would get acne more often each time i ate something with soy in it. But this would cause the skin on the face to get really tight and itchy until they go away. No one told me, in case someone has it please test your food allergies
if she’s using skincare products and wasnt before and never had skin problems get her off of them and just use water or water and organic honey whatever oil works best for her and a good spf
This is interesting! Especially, because when you take a hot shower that's literally steam on your face and everywhere else. So, should we stop taking hot showers too? What about the steams in saunas and bathplaces? Just a thought! I could be wrong in the way that I'm thinking.
Showering in steaming water on the long run will cause the skin to dry. Saunas and bathplaces are not an everyday thing. Once in a while its fine. Better shower in lukewarm water.
The Dr. got me, but when she said “opens up your pores” I can no longer continue watching this video. Pores can soften up but are not muscles therefore they cannot contract meaning they can’t open and close.
From my knowledge as well this is what I know and I don't know why some spas insist on this steaming and even tell people it's to "open up the pores" I let my clients know pores don't open and close and steaming does not detox your skin either. LOVE this video
Dermatologists just tiny want us using at home products. Steam has been used since Cleopatra and everyone knows humidity actually makes you look younger . Naturally used properly
Oh my God ! I was just gonna get a facial steamer . I came here to see how to use it to my benefit at 51 yrs of age , and came across this video . I don’t need that problem , Jeez! thank you is an understatement 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🥰
Esthetician’s and dermatologist both say not necessary . But is some sense we get steam when taking a shower. Hmmmm 🤔 in spas I see them use it all the time….why use it if it’s bad?
So glad to see this video. I maybe use steam on a client about once a month if that; There are very few clients who are even suitable for it. I get some kickback for it (but rare), and this just confirms all my reasons for not using it. Thank you Whitney! And I loved your book! I recommend it to all my clients that suffer with acne.
My skin was red, More dry it made my marks more noticeable, I felt like my pores were more clogged and my face was very oily for days. It definitely made my pores more noticeable. My texture was more noticeable it was very awful
Yeah there are limitations to face steamers. This is why I prefer wet sauna's that you can adjust to the appropriate temperature and also moderating how long and how often I use it per week. Not to mention, appropriate moisturing afterwards. This prevents me how getting extreme heat to sensitive part of my body and face but actually sweating it out by moderate temperature. I just got a face steamer, I would never get closer than 8 inches to quickly heat up my face and sweat it out. I treat it as an addition if my face is not getting the appopriate care from the steam room. I haven't even got to the part of the importance of staying hydrated and getting lots of good rest and healthy meals either. so important
Super helpful! I'm happy to have found your advice before getting into steaming regularly, I might do it once in awhile for short period if I want to feel like im living lavish though lol
I’m glad I decided to do research on facial steaming...thank you so much for this information. I was going to order a steamer today. My skin would’ve been a mess.
After 9 minutes of battering steam treatment by talking on and on in regard to its harms: how she simply says "S... One of the things that I find especially troublesome when it comes to steam..." Basically: It is not really a good idea for too many reasons to steam one's face, and it seems that increasing circulation (unless you have reasons to avoid this) can arguably be the only positive. Thank you so much; Dr. Whitney, for your in dept dive to a subject very differently represented by too many "health & skin experts".
I want to add my comment on this video I watched just to post my personal opinion and results. I bought a steamer and a black head extractor AFTER watching this video. This video is very informative about the skin and anatomy of the skin BUT sometimes it’s hard to believe that doctors want to keep clients coming into the office and protect their business. We see it a lot. I get it. But I can’t afford to constantly go to estheticians and I also see a dermatologist once a year. I was prescribed medication to help with my acne that i was told was caused by inflammation in my body. My medication did not work. Nothing helped. I went ahead and bought a steamer and extractor along with a top rated mask and it’s inexpensive. I have combination skin. The steamer and extractor has already given me better results than anything else I’ve done or that was recommended to me by my dermatologist! My skin is clear and the junk that came out of my face was insane! I feel the steamer has helped me and my face feels amazing after using a steamer and it’s also very relaxing. Again, this is my results only and could be different for everyone but it’s the best money I’ve spent on myself in a long time and both only cost my $70!
It has been great for me, plus it helps nasal congestion. Years ago, most doctors were behind steaming to help certain skin conditions. now, since it is popular and cheap to do at home, it is now bad to do? Looks like money is the factor with most reviews to steer people away from it.
Wow! This was super informative. I gravitated towards steam treatments to thin phlegm and avoid sinusitis. I always had bad seasonal allergies that produce a lot of mucus. During the winter months, it becomes thick and I feel like my nasal cavities are constantly swollen-stuffy nose. Are steam treatments okay one or two times a week for about 2 to 5 minutes? Thanks for sharing!
Steam helps my allergies. Which tells me it lowers inflammation. So I would go by what works for you not what she says. I dont agree with anything she says but im not a DR either. My body responds the complete opposit of what she says and I love steaming so try it out and see what works for you
I appreciate you providing expert opinion for free online, this kind of knowledge is hard to come by, and it's even backed by the experience of a professional. Just wanted to give my gratitude.
Steaming your face is good but it depends on how you would applied it, I used a natural way of steaming with ginger, and lemon, red onion and makes my face glowing and my pigmentation becoming more healthy. So steaming with natural herb it’s help more glowing to my hypoallergenic sensitive skin.
Technically when you work out your hormones either increase or balance out so doesn’t that mean working out = hormones change = sweating = cleaning out your pores ?
Sweating does in fact release toxins from the body! I was pretty surprised she said it doesn't. Yes your kidneys and liver are eliminating organs but your skin is your largest eliminory organ! It's a supplemental filter to the kidneys for removing wastes from the blood. Yes there are specific toxins that your skin doesn't get rid of (e.g mercury, alcohol most drugs) which is what your liver detoxifies but your skin deals with other toxins just like the kidneys, they deal with other things. I don't think she is deliberately saying false things but just going on whatever information she has been taught wherever she has studied. But it's not accurate. Everyone can't be aware of everything I guess and even someone who has studied and is a professional can continue to learn and improve their knowledge along the way. 💖
Very good info. Sounded like a broken record to me as I watch Beauty Within and you both have said very similar experiences with certain tools. They are the ones I go to for all skin care, They haven't let me down, yet!
How often should we steam for day and night? How many minutes do we wait to put on our skincare after steaming? Also, as you mentioned it’s bad to use steamer if you have rosacea, I’m the type of person who’s in a close space with lots of people, if it’s too hot, or when I get shy and embarrassed, I’ll have a rosy cheeks! It is safe to use steamer?
Thanks alot for sharing such amazing video... Let us also know about your skin care routine plz.. What type of products are good for different types of skins
What are your opinions about milia and steam ? Does that help in releasing trapped keratin ? P.s- My dr. prescribed me steam or applying ice but in my experience both doesn't do anything to milia.
This video has taught me a lot I just stopped steaming 2 weeks ago and I noticed some irritation on my upper cheek while using it I heard it’s best to steam once a month..
I’ve had clear skin all my life up until this past winter. I had to play my hockey season with a mask and that’s when my skin just went crazy. That mixed with the fact that my hormones are going crazy probably led to my acne. I’m also Italian and have dark tan skin and the acne is leading straight to hyperpigmentation. Any tips on how to deal with hyperpigmentation?
Very interested in the UV ray repellening clothing you advertised on CBN! I think the swim wear line will help my daughter with her pool sessions.. Still pitching it to her!! Shalom!!
How long is considered over steaming? I'm a BW. I bought a 2-in-1 steamer & have decided to steam once a week with a clay mask, foam cleanser, exfoliator, then to steam the skin itself. Lasts about 45 minutes but I restore moisture via serum & moisturizer & I don't cleanse the next day. Is that ok or is that over steaming & harsh?
I think steam is the secret and y'all dermatologists are gatekeeping
Facts!!
Hahahahaha! Okay, this is one of my favorite comments. Definitely not gatekeeping! I love it, though.
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Agreed #sebi
@@DrWhitneyBowe Gatekeeping.
I hear you but my skin has Been glowing since starting facial steaming
I went to a dermatologist yearsss ago, and she actually recommended steaming my face before I started trying to get the blackheads and whiteheads out. I feel
Like NOW since steamers are popular and more and more people are buying them dermatologists have bad reviews on them.
Well its better and more gentle for your face to have soft skin after steam when cleaning out your pores than doing it on stiff dry skin,
Many dermatologists use steamers to their clients too.. Probably they have bad reviews on them bc people overusing them or doing it wrong..
They steam my face every time before I get a facial
It's true, better steamers are more available for people to use at home now where as before you had to go to a dermatologist or beauty spa for it and pay a lot of money! It's also true your pores don't have muscles to open and close like she said BUT they do expand and retract! So a steamer does open up the pores and remove impurities (especially well if you use a microsteamer and deionizing steamer because the steam particles are much smaller and get in better). It also softens everything which helps with cleaning the skin out and for better exfoliation with your products. It's important to finish up with a good serum or toner afterwards though to hydrate the skin and so you don't leave your skin vulnerable to just get refilled with impurities. And it will also absorb your products better. Also you only need to steam for 10-15 minutes once or twice a week depending on your skin type. Over steaming will be too harsh and drying and not give your pores time to rest/retract properly, so for dry skin 10 mins once a week is better. Also if you suffer from very sensitive skin or rosacea you shouldn't use it as it could be too harsh and just make your skin worse. Some steamers you can add essential oils to as well for even better results and a bonus of clearing your sinuses! The key is to use them properly and not overdo things. So yeah, do your own research because there are dermatologists out there that do use and even recommend steamers for people and others that don't. Make your own informed decision! 💖
@@zaanyosei how long should I use it if I have oily skin plus acne? (If you know)
Steaming your face is the BEST secret remedy. Anyone who tells you otherwise is SUS.
If comments section suggest that steam works on them and dermatologist suggest its a bad idea then definitely go with comment section.
I've steamed my face since I was 14 (am now 44), and I often get compliments on my skin since my teenage years. My teenage son is breaking out and we''ve started steaming in the last 2 weekends. Seems to be improving so much that I am considering buying an actual facial steamer instead of using a pot of water and towel.
Does he take steam everyday?
Cause at many websites its suggested not to steam face everyday ?
I am confused rn
Please help
I think she is over the board, if you steam 20 min of course you loose all the water but 2-3 min twice a week and after moistrizing cold steam which al devices have.
Yes if it works get a steamer I just do 3 minutes of steam. My skin is so soft and glowy and stays that way for days. I love it also helps with inflammed sinuses and cough
It’s just not good to do it a lot. Maybe twice a month
What is the routing with steaming?
Wash face
Steam
Serum
Cream?
I love the facial steam and I only use it once a week but my skin looks amazing
Once a week is all you need! So glad your skin is happy! 💖
Mine too. IF it works then keep doing it. I love the way my skin looks and feels after steaming it also helps my allergies
What the routing
Wash face
Steam
Serum
Moisture ?
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Certainly it's not for all! I works for me. It works to getting rid of phlegm, adds moisture to my face and it helps my throat! I love it, and just like everything you shouldn't over do it.
What the routing
Wash face
Steam
Serum
Moisture ?
I was going to purchase a very expensive steamer today. I'm prone to hyperpigmentation, I'm happy I just came across your video. I will NOT be getting a steamer after watching your video. Great information.
Same! I'm happy I did a little bit of research before wasting my money.
@Whitney Bowe Could you please cover injections around the eye area for puffiness for African-American skin or dark skin? I go to a dermatologist and she said it was not a good idea because it would cause me too I have dark circles under the eye area. I’m 50 years old and I was thinking about getting it just to look more rested but maybe I’ll just leave it alone if it can damage my eye area rather than help it. If you have a video about this please link it. Please and thank you.
I have hyperpigmentation and it's done wonders for my skin literally wonders I made my skin way more even toned and I've often used just a little green underneath my primer to keep my skin tone normal and I don't have to use anymore in fact I usually use less now
@@weimaginate Good for you. 👍🏼
The video was going great, until she basically explained that steam does open up your pores so that the ingredients you apply on the skin penetrate better. She just made it sound bad by saying steam "damages" the skin barrier & by assuming we apply harmful products on the skin, and completely neglecting the idea that we can (actually) apply beneficial ingredients like vitamins E & C which promote skin hydration and brightness respectively. Do your research, don't be sold by people's subjective advice, which they back up with their endless qualifications (the long-winded intro on how qualified she is at the beginning of this video, already gave me an inkling there would be an attempt to sway people in a particular direction that isn't necessarily truthful, but convenient). In my personal experience, steaming has been a part of my skincare routine for years & my skin is still amazing. I know family members who beat acne by incorporating steaming into their skincare routines. We're not saying steam is a magical skincare product, but it is certainly a necessity in one's skincare routine if prominent, positive results are the goal. PERIODT.
Vitamin c and e and all other good skincare ingredients are already formulated to penetrate into the layers of the skin where they need to be. When you steam your face and apply “good” skin care ingredients they can penetrate way too deep and cause inflammation. Steaming absolutely damages the skin barrier and drys out skin, and is also not needed to see “prominent” results at all. Steaming your face just makes you sweat and increases inflammation in the skin which isn’t good. Throwing skincare ingredients that promote hydration and brightness in the skin actually is going to be less effective because you have damaged the skin my steaming it, and your ingredients are just gonna further irritate your skin. The only benefit to steaming is that it makes you sweat. So, if you love being sweaty from hot steam then go crazy I guess.
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I hate when people say periodt lol but everything you said is valid
I love steaming it makes my skin glow. I also dont use skin care products like everyone else does. I use coconut oil and squaline thats basically it. My skin feels so soft and clean after I steam. Maybe the problem is people are using too many skin care products? I rinse with cold water and apply moisture after. I dont buy that it damages the skin, why do you think people use humidifiers to moisturize the air and help with congestion. I also use my steamer for my allergies it helps so much also helped my allergy induced cough. For me, it lowers inflammation so Il keep to what works for me.
I was just about to purchase a facial steamer however after watching this I’ve decided not to. So glad I ran across this video.
Same! It was literally in my Amazon cart
@@MsKierralabrea I had been eyeing one from Vanity Plant for some time.
Same! So glad I saved my money because she broke this information down perfectly.
Me too! I was about to buy the dr Dennis Gross steamer, which is crazy expensive! Thank you for saving me money!🥰
Same here , so basically to treat your skin face avoid steam correct ?
This makes so much sense! I was moisturising my face every day and using salicylic acid face washes, using clay masks once a month; my skin was looking great, but then, out of the thought my skin would look more smooth, I did a face steam a few days ago and it's only now that I realised why my skins been troubled for the past couple days. I'm going back to my old routine. Seriously listen to this woman
It depends on the person. Steaming works for some but not for all. At least you experimented and know what your skin reacts to.
@@animetiddies3424exactly we’re all different. i think it might not work well for me because i have dry sensitive skin. i might try it for a couple minutes and see how i react
I must compliment you on your skin it's so smooth. Beautiful.
Hello, I will like share some personal experiences using facial steaming.
10 years ago my acne was really bad. I was overworked stressed college student. Lol I tried everything and nothing worked. Until I was introduced too facial steaming. I boiled Citrus peels, apple slices, carrots and whatever else I thought was cleansing. I covered my head with a towel over the pot for about 15mins. Then I would rinse my face with cold water and allow it my face to air-dry.
My face dramatically improved. 😊give it a try. Good luck
Mine too!!!!
How many times you did that?
@Reza Rezay 3 times a week.
Do you put serum or moisture after
I'm so confused because different skincare experts say different things 😖😣
I am sharing my opinion based on my knowledge and experience.
@@DrWhitneyBowe basically steaming is okay as long as it’s not all the time or over doing it ?
skin care experts aka dermatologists AND dermotologists ONLY will give legitimate advice
skincare influencers give advice frm personel experince
@@aquirkymooncake1988 LIES.
You can gat all the info she just said better explained/Illustrated by watching Beauty Within!
I’ve been steaming my skin for years. Just once or twice a month and it makes a huge difference. Face is brighter, smoother and clearer. I believe it impacts everyone’s skin differently and I would not do it more than once per week.
i’m gonna try it once or twice a month i think my dry sensitive skin might react badly but i want to try it
@@soupafleye rinse your face when you’re done and use a moisturizer while your face is damp. Makes a huge difference.
I’m so glad that I watched this video! I bought a steamer yesterday and I’m taking it back to the store. I suffer from hyper pigmentation. I have a few scars from pimples. I’m currently using a prescription that my dermatologist prescribed. I had no idea that heat would make this condition worse but it makes sense. I also have eczema. The steamer is going back!
Because one person told you to do so?
What is prescribed by your dermatologist for scars?
I have eczema and hyperpigmentation I think I will try it and I will most likely have to stop.
Black people are the media's biggest fool.
Girl keep your steamer this lady lying. She’s in business to keep your skin bad.
I had a really bad cough after covid that just wouldn’t go away and my doctor recommended using an inhalation steamer. Well, the face steamer on Amazon was more affordable and was basically the same thing (my doc approved). For me, it was a 2-in-1 product and I used it every night for a week and my face was so good and my lungs really appreciated the warm steam too… now I use it whenever I have a respiratory infection and also as part of my skincare, maybe once a week or every other week… love it!
Can you link it?
I worked as a dishwasher for a couple months and my skin never looked better from the steam
😅😅😅
Your skin is just beautiful Dr. Bowe 😍
As a person whose sebacious glands don"t work, and whose sweat glands almost either, steam works wonders to reduce tightness and skin discomfort.
Girl I steamed my face the other day & I been glowing ever since. Either steam is the secret or something ain’t adding up.
I think it depends on your skin
How many times do you do it
I know steaming the face is not going to open the pores like doors, but when I do that before I apply the blackhead strip thing, a low adhesive one work like miracle I don't even need to use a strong one 😂 I don't know what's happening. A bunch of face spa place using this steaming method before they use their metal tweezers to remove blackheads. I think probably cooling the skin back is the missing step after steaming
Thankful to Dr. Whitney. I was debating which facial steamer to buy, and as I was researching different reviews of steamers, this video popped up in the feed. It immediately caught my attention since a dermatologist should definitely be able to advise whether facial steaming has ANY benefits. I also learned I have a proclivity to hyperpigmentation. I’ve been able to control my acne with Retinol, and though I have no active acne at this time, I still have brown scarring to deal with now... ugh. Lol.
I moved to Canada and wasn't use to such dryness. It really started to affect my already prone to being dry skin. I was also getting bumps on the back of my arms and dry patches on my face. I tried all sorts of recommended dermatologist creams and they did not help. So i started full body steaming once a week for 20 minutes. The bumps are gone, my skin is soft and glowing, plus it helped with wrinkles. Keep in mind after i do this i don't put anything on the skin for a few hours besides a nice cold shower. If after a few hours i feel like putting something on the skin, i use natural oils.. etc...coconut oil, jojoba oil, argan oil which also have anti inflammatory benefits ( i prefer not to put chemicals on my skin ) I mean, im no doctor, but after plenty of trial and era this works for me, and may not work for others. Each to their own i guess.
This was very informative. My partner have been suffering with dry and irritated skin for the longest time. After visiting a few dermatologist with no luck, she's willing to try getting a steamer. I'll make sure to bring up this video for her just to give some insight
If you use a face vacuum without steaming first, little to nothing will come out, BUT if you do steam first your pores do open and black heads and withe heads do come out, after steam yo vacuum, after vacuuming you apply cold, and voila, beautiful skin.
sooooo why did i just find this vid AFTER i bought my facial steamer
😂
I am so glad I was able to hear this episode and I learned so much about steaming. I just bought a unit of Pure living care steamer and I have a very bad case of melasma on my face now its confirmed where I got it because I love to cook. Im in the kitchen 4-6 hours almost everyday doing some cooking. Thank you so much Dr for this info.
Facial steaming works for me and always give me that tight and dewy skin and I don’t even have to apply serum and moisturizer afterwards. I love it, regardless of what this derma says 😂
She left out all of the benefits such as an increased amount of heat shock proteins which help with cellular recycling (autophagy and unfolding misfolded proteins) not all detoxification happens within the liver, the cells have their own methods of detoxification on the cellular level. I think the main reason this is being recommended against is that its very hard to profit from. The best place I have found for accurate science is the world of athleticism as profit is connected to accurate results whereas in medicine profit is connected to how many pills or drugs you buy even if you don’t need them.
Me too..
My skin has never been more clear since I started using a facial steamer so…
Thanks do much! I’m 67 and have not taken care of my skin well. I am so dry everywhere and i erroneously believed a facial steamer would be good for me! So glad i decided to investigate first!
First time watching you ! I have a habit of watching doctors on you tube .
Thank you for the explanation Doc ! Helped a lot ! Keep it up please
Sweetheart, even doctors give misinformation. They are not perfect, at all.
You're just glad/lucky you came across one that isn't a slithering snake like a hole! That's hella good btw, a truthful helpful Person, so far.
I’ve worked with chefs who work in the steamy section of the kitchen and their skin is glorious. Also, many places near the water create a very humid environment. The people living there tend to have very pretty skin
I’ve battled acne and skin sensitivity since adolescence. A facial steamer is the single best thing I’ve ever done for myself. My dermatologist never recommended this and now I know why. It took me nearly 50 years to get it under control. A facial steamer also makes a wonderful giftt. It is truly a gift that keeps on giving. Combining quality care skin care products with a steamer is all you need to do. I purchased a small facial steamer for under $100 and I couldn’t be happier with it. I single facial at the spa can run around $300. You can still be on a budget and have a good looking skin. I try to use my steamer daily, but I average 2 to 3 times a week. It’s relaxing and your make up application will be dramatically improved.
I would follow some precautions with steaming, such as avoiding direct sunlight, putting on sunscreen or makeup; and avoiding oily and concetrated products inmediately after. My reasoning is, I don't want to clog my open pores with products that have pigments, or that will not allow the skin to transpire properly while the pores return to their normal size. I will steam my face, wash it with a tonic or witch hazel soap to tighten pores, and put on a ligh water based moisturizer before going to bed because it helps me sleep too. I know many people follow up steaming with contrast cold washes, ice rolls and such to make the pores finer. I personally dont care for putting cold stuff on my skin, but I'm told that's very good for activating blood circulation XD.
All in all, I think steaming does more good than harm, specially if like me you have a tendency to pick your skin. Its best to use a safe steamer than bending over the kitchen fire, or turning your face into a gore scene. I at least haven't experienced any negative effects, and my skin is super fair and prone to redness. On the benefit side, I watched the deep smoker's early wrinkles around my mounth literally dissapear overnight after months of using products, exercising and massaging my face with no lasting results, so I'm declaring myself a fan of facial steaming ^__^.
I don’t understand why dermatologists making scare us of steaming. No one complained about it. It’s better for the skin. Just cuz rare cases have some adverse reactions to steaming for some underlying reasons, that doesn’t mean you go scare the whole population and tell them don’t steam. This is the best way to encourage people to ignore their skin health, and blindly pay a dermatologist to fix their negligence skin and by what, by a medical steaming that cost you hundred. It’s like telling us, don’t steam, wait till it gets worse and we will take care of your skin if you pay us.
Riddle me this… why does a steamy shower or bath improve my skin significantly? Even with no face products, regular hygiene that includes a steamy shower typically accelerates the healing of acne.
I bought one and used it today for the first time. Washed my face first then spent 3mins washing it while steaming . Not something I’ll use everyday more like once a week or every other week
Exactly!
Do check out Beauty Within, you'll love their info on the topic of Skin.
Thank you soo much for this 🙌 I finally understand why my dark marks don't fade and my skin never gets better
I am so glad you found it helpful!
Check out Beauty Within darling, they'll help you out A LOT.
This is so so true.... I had to steam due to COVID fear and my face became itchy reddish and full acne popped out. It was disgusting
It's because what kind of steam you use??
Did you use distilled water? Because if not you essentially poisoned your skin a bit
One thing about me, Ima steam my face!! 💁🏾♀️💋😂
Thanks for the informative video! I didn't know steaming was bad. Are you saying don't steam or lightly steam only? Because when you shower, your face & body get steam. Which opens the facial pores. What do you recommend for removing blackheads?
Literally unpacking my new steamer...now I am packing it back up. So glad I saw this!
Check out Beauty Within, there is literally no reason to be afraid of it. Check out Beauty Within, they go all over this and they give you Very good Intel on Skin/Products that you can use in your skin care routine. It's what they Mainly talk about!
Ordered me 1 and can't wait for it to come!
Steaming is okai, your basically steaming your face in wet saunas and being in a hot country. Its okay as long as you dont do it to long and close your pores after cleaning them with cold water.
My 14 year year old daughter is going through an acne phase and gets the deep cysts that don’t go away for a long time. What can I do for her to treat a current cyst? Thanks! Just found your channel, there is so much useful information. Thank you!
May have a food allergy even. I found out i was allergic to soy (not deadly) and got really bloated and would get acne more often each time i ate something with soy in it. But this would cause the skin on the face to get really tight and itchy until they go away. No one told me, in case someone has it please test your food allergies
if she’s using skincare products and wasnt before and never had skin problems get her off of them and just use water or water and organic honey whatever oil works best for her and a good spf
I’m so glad I was able to watched this video because I’m about to get myself a facial steamer:) thank you for this video
I'm so glad it was helpful!
This is interesting! Especially, because when you take a hot shower that's literally steam on your face and everywhere else. So, should we stop taking hot showers too? What about the steams in saunas and bathplaces? Just a thought! I could be wrong in the way that I'm thinking.
Right! My skin is popping after I get out the stream room at the gym
. clean, brighter, glowy
Showering in steaming water on the long run will cause the skin to dry. Saunas and bathplaces are not an everyday thing. Once in a while its fine. Better shower in lukewarm water.
The Dr. got me, but when she said “opens up your pores” I can no longer continue watching this video. Pores can soften up but are not muscles therefore they cannot contract meaning they can’t open and close.
From my knowledge as well this is what I know and I don't know why some spas insist on this steaming and even tell people it's to "open up the pores" I let my clients know pores don't open and close and steaming does not detox your skin either. LOVE this video
Dermatologists just tiny want us using at home products. Steam has been used since Cleopatra and everyone knows humidity actually makes you look younger . Naturally used properly
I sorry but this doctor is wrong. I steam and get so many compliments its crazy. I will continue to steam
Thank you, I was ready to buy a steamer but decided to check reviews on CZcams and your video popped up. You saved me money and rosacea problems.
Many people said that steaming 3 times a day is good for people who doesn't have a sensitive skin and some said steaming is bad.
I steamed for 4 weeks and my acne reduced and my skin was significantly clearer. So I don't know why this is bad
Honey dermatologist be hating I steam my skin and I get so many many compliments daily
Can you tell me the routine? Please
Oh my God ! I was just gonna get a facial steamer . I came here to see how to use it to my benefit at 51 yrs of age , and came across this video . I don’t need that problem , Jeez! thank you is an understatement 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🥰
Esthetician’s and dermatologist both say not necessary . But is some sense we get steam when taking a shower. Hmmmm 🤔 in spas I see them use it all the time….why use it if it’s bad?
So glad to see this video. I maybe use steam on a client about once a month if that; There are very few clients who are even suitable for it. I get some kickback for it (but rare), and this just confirms all my reasons for not using it. Thank you Whitney! And I loved your book! I recommend it to all my clients that suffer with acne.
Bleah!
My skin was red,
More dry it made my marks more noticeable, I felt like my pores were more clogged and my face was very oily for days. It definitely made my pores more noticeable. My texture was more noticeable it was very awful
You should close your skin with cold water after steaming and cleaning your pores.
They tighten bruv
Did your pores come back to normal once you syopped steaming??
Yeah there are limitations to face steamers. This is why I prefer wet sauna's that you can adjust to the appropriate temperature and also moderating how long and how often I use it per week. Not to mention, appropriate moisturing afterwards. This prevents me how getting extreme heat to sensitive part of my body and face but actually sweating it out by moderate temperature.
I just got a face steamer, I would never get closer than 8 inches to quickly heat up my face and sweat it out. I treat it as an addition if my face is not getting the appopriate care from the steam room.
I haven't even got to the part of the importance of staying hydrated and getting lots of good rest and healthy meals either. so important
Super helpful! I'm happy to have found your advice before getting into steaming regularly, I might do it once in awhile for short period if I want to feel like im living lavish though lol
I don't think anyone in their right mind would suggest any regularly. Once a week should be great.
@@ashleyburks4639 I seen a girl above comment she does it twice a day 😳
Omg crazy I'm not gonna be steaming my face anymore ugh this blew my.mind
Me too girl. In the past I have seen great results putting ice on my face after cleasing
You can do both. Check out Beauty Within, they'll help you both Greatly!
Honey honey I love steaming and my face does too. Sometimes Dermatologist just should let us be
I’m glad I decided to do research on facial steaming...thank you so much for this information. I was going to order a steamer today. My skin would’ve been a mess.
After 9 minutes of battering steam treatment by talking on and on in regard to its harms: how she simply says "S... One of the things that I find especially troublesome when it comes to steam..."
Basically: It is not really a good idea for too many reasons to steam one's face, and it seems that increasing circulation (unless you have reasons to avoid this) can arguably be the only positive.
Thank you so much; Dr. Whitney, for your in dept dive to a subject very differently represented by too many "health & skin experts".
1. So there are no positive effects for steaming?
2. What about saunas? Same thing? Are there any positive effects for this or no?
Maybe weight loss
I hope she answers ur questions lol
@@ASightToSee_ Me too, I had just bought a face steamer too.🤣😭😭 I love the sauna -- hopefully we can keep this. 🙏🏾 lollol
i love steaming and masking
So please tell me what is the best way to remove black/white heads?
There is no easy answer but Dr. Dray has some recommendations on her video
This was so helpful ✨
A lot of this is counterintuitive but very educational
I want to add my comment on this video I watched just to post my personal opinion and results. I bought a steamer and a black head extractor AFTER watching this video. This video is very informative about the skin and anatomy of the skin BUT sometimes it’s hard to believe that doctors want to keep clients coming into the office and protect their business. We see it a lot. I get it. But I can’t afford to constantly go to estheticians and I also see a dermatologist once a year. I was prescribed medication to help with my acne that i was told was caused by inflammation in my body. My medication did not work. Nothing helped. I went ahead and bought a steamer and extractor along with a top rated mask and it’s inexpensive. I have combination skin. The steamer and extractor has already given me better results than anything else I’ve done or that was recommended to me by my dermatologist! My skin is clear and the junk that came out of my face was insane! I feel the steamer has helped me and my face feels amazing after using a steamer and it’s also very relaxing. Again, this is my results only and could be different for everyone but it’s the best money I’ve spent on myself in a long time and both only cost my $70!
When I steam my face and I scratch something, it comes OFF! Like if I scratch a small pimple, everything falls off.
May b it's the head of the pimple not the pimple itself 🤷🏽♀️
It has been great for me, plus it helps nasal congestion. Years ago, most doctors were behind steaming to help certain skin conditions. now, since it is popular and cheap to do at home, it is now bad to do? Looks like money is the factor with most reviews to steer people away from it.
Not me steaming my face while watching this video 😌😌
I love this comment!!
SAME 😭😭
lmao me took
@@azem7623 I’m weak what changes did you notice ? Since you been using the steam ?
Wow! This was super informative. I gravitated towards steam treatments to thin phlegm and avoid sinusitis. I always had bad seasonal allergies that produce a lot of mucus. During the winter months, it becomes thick and I feel like my nasal cavities are constantly swollen-stuffy nose. Are steam treatments okay one or two times a week for about 2 to 5 minutes? Thanks for sharing!
I really want to know this I suffer the same
Yes it definitely helps with drinking a lot of water. my lungs are bad due to laboratory chemicals but steam opens by airways.
Steam helps my allergies. Which tells me it lowers inflammation. So I would go by what works for you not what she says. I dont agree with anything she says but im not a DR either. My body responds the complete opposit of what she says and I love steaming so try it out and see what works for you
So basically steamers are bad
I appreciate you providing expert opinion for free online, this kind of knowledge is hard to come by, and it's even backed by the experience of a professional. Just wanted to give my gratitude.
That’s why you should only steam with distilled water. Not tap water. Lots of chemicals in tap that cause the problems mentioned
I saw a steamer from Sephora today glad I found this today
Me too!!
Thank you so much! I almost purchase a steamer and it sounds like it not for my skin.
Steaming your face is good but it depends on how you would applied it, I used a natural way of steaming with ginger, and lemon, red onion and makes my face glowing and my pigmentation becoming more healthy. So steaming with natural herb it’s help more glowing to my hypoallergenic sensitive skin.
Technically when you work out your hormones either increase or balance out so doesn’t that mean working out = hormones change = sweating = cleaning out your pores ?
Sweating does in fact release toxins from the body! I was pretty surprised she said it doesn't. Yes your kidneys and liver are eliminating organs but your skin is your largest eliminory organ! It's a supplemental filter to the kidneys for removing wastes from the blood. Yes there are specific toxins that your skin doesn't get rid of (e.g mercury, alcohol most drugs) which is what your liver detoxifies but your skin deals with other toxins just like the kidneys, they deal with other things. I don't think she is deliberately saying false things but just going on whatever information she has been taught wherever she has studied. But it's not accurate. Everyone can't be aware of everything I guess and even someone who has studied and is a professional can continue to learn and improve their knowledge along the way. 💖
I am 39, male and i have started developing wrinkles on my forehead. Frown lines have also started appearing. What should i do to reduce them?
Skin care with Collagen and/or try retinoids.
Living in dry desert I use a humidifier it’s awesome. As far as steamers I use hot water before I cleanse, rinse off, than close with cold water.
Very good info. Sounded like a broken record to me as I watch Beauty Within and you both have said very similar experiences with certain tools. They are the ones I go to for all skin care, They haven't let me down, yet!
Appreciate your thoughts. Thank you for sharing them here.
How often should we steam for day and night? How many minutes do we wait to put on our skincare after steaming?
Also, as you mentioned it’s bad to use steamer if you have rosacea, I’m the type of person who’s in a close space with lots of people, if it’s too hot, or when I get shy and embarrassed, I’ll have a rosy cheeks! It is safe to use steamer?
I’m living proof that steam helps
Thanks alot for sharing such amazing video... Let us also know about your skin care routine plz.. What type of products are good for different types of skins
Great video, thanks for the information :). I also hear of people saying oil cleansers can make your skin produce less oils, is that true?
What are your opinions about milia and steam ? Does that help in releasing trapped keratin ?
P.s- My dr. prescribed me steam or applying ice but in my experience both doesn't do anything to milia.
Title of this video: Totally nothing good to say about facial saunas!
Wow thank you! Broken down perfectly and easy to understand.
My steamer does wonders for my skin though. ❤ it
There are great uses for steaming, but like everything else, you can overdo it or use it incorrectly.
This video has taught me a lot I just stopped steaming 2 weeks ago and I noticed some irritation on my upper cheek while using it I heard it’s best to steam once a month..
Steam once a month!!
So glad I watched this before opening the steamer I bought lol. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge! Super interesting and informative stuff.
Glad you found it helpful!
I'm about to have facial steaming, good thing I watched your video. Thank you for clarifying things out.
I am glad I came across this video..
I’ve had clear skin all my life up until this past winter. I had to play my hockey season with a mask and that’s when my skin just went crazy. That mixed with the fact that my hormones are going crazy probably led to my acne. I’m also Italian and have dark tan skin and the acne is leading straight to hyperpigmentation. Any tips on how to deal with hyperpigmentation?
Try coconut oil organic one take some milk in a bowl add little coconut oil in it and clean with cotton I feel pigmentation is due to dry skin
Niacinamide is the best for hyperpigmitation.
But go to a dermatologist. If your acne is bad enough. They will write you aa script for acutane
Use oatmeal left in hot water and wash face w times a week ,and steam your skin and then wash with old water,,from Ireland so us ladies
Niacinamide, vitamin C, sunscreen during the day
Very interested in the UV ray repellening clothing you advertised on CBN! I think the swim wear line will help my daughter with her pool sessions.. Still pitching it to her!! Shalom!!
Hey I’m a new subscriber. Look forward to more informative videos 👍🏻
Did you buy that shirt or dress because it matches your eyes perfectly?
How long is considered over steaming? I'm a BW. I bought a 2-in-1 steamer & have decided to steam once a week with a clay mask, foam cleanser, exfoliator, then to steam the skin itself. Lasts about 45 minutes but I restore moisture via serum & moisturizer & I don't cleanse the next day. Is that ok or is that over steaming & harsh?
You should cleanse everyday