Facial Saunas
A weekly facial not only keeps the skin looking glowing and radiant but it makes your face feel soft and smooth. And while a salon facial is a real treat, it is also a real bank breaker if you were to go once a week like you should. That's where a facial sauna  comes into play. A facial sauna is an excellent appliance to have if you are intent on keeping your skin healthy and beautiful. Use it once a week in addition to your daily cleansing and moisturizing program to get next-to professional results without the big bill.
The Basics- Facial saunas cost $60 or less.
- They usually weigh relatively little, approximately two to five pounds.
- A facial sauna is easy to use. Simply plug it in and turn on the power. Fill the reservoir with water and wait for it to heat up.
- Once the water is warm place your face on the mask. Lift and lower your face to adjust the amount of steam you want.
- Keep a glass of water on hand so that you can easily refill the reservoir. This typically must be done every 10 minutes so that the unit doesn't burn or overheat.
- Put on headphones while you steam your face so that you don't get bored. Listen to relaxing music to get the feel of a salon facial.
- Add a few drops of tea tree oil to the reservoir to act as a treatment. You may also drop in a bag of chamomile tea.
- Make sure to clean the facial sauna after each use according to the directions in the instruction manual.
Did You Know?
Facial saunas are also useful for clearing out the sinuses and nasal passages. Some models offer a special inhaler attachment that only supplies steam to the nose and mouth. This is ideal for treating colds, asthma, allergies, sinusitis, bronchitis and more respiratory conditiones. If all you are looking for is this type of machine, please search for steam inhalers.
Features- A timer with auto shutoff -- This can be useful since it allows the user to relax without having to pay attention to the clock. Perfect for those who use their facial as a time to relax and take a break from life. Many models now come with an adjustable timer.
- Hot steam and cool mist -- While not completely necessary, it can be useful for those who enjoy the feeling of a cold mist and for closing the pores after steaming and cleansing. If you want to follow up your steam facial with a scrub or microdermabrasion session, this feature is not really necessary since you can just rinse the face with cold water. Nonetheless, it could add to the overall experience. The only problem is that many reviews on the Internet of these dual-action facial saunas show that they are less reliable than the hot steam only variety.
- Ionizer -- Some facial saunas come with an ionizer switch. When you flip the switch, the machine will produce up to three times more steam than it normally would. Not everyone wants or needs this feature, but if you want the option to get a supercharged facial in just a few minutes this could be a very useful feature to have. Since this option is becoming more common it won't cost you much more to have this feature on the facial sauna of your choice.
- Microdermabrasion tool -- After steaming your skin use this tool and a facial scrub to get your skin smoother and softer than ever before. This is truly worth the extra $10 to find a model with this feature when you consider the cost of buying a separate microdermabrasion system, some of which can cost up to $60 or more.
- A long cord -- Hunching over the bathroom sink for 10 minutes is hardly relaxing. Make sure that the facial sauna you are interested in has a long cord so that you can easily position yourself in a comfortable manner, whether in your bathroom or in your favorite chair.
Keep In Mind
Facial saunas are not for everyone. They can be uncomfortable and awkward to use because you end up hunched over the device for up to 15 minutes a session. People with bad backs, beware. If hovering on an incline for an extended period of time sounds grueling, a facial sauna may not be good for you. Instead, invest your money in a monthly dermabrasion treatment or facial at your local spa. It will cost more in the end, but you may be happier with the results.
Major Manufacturers
Unfortunately, there isn't really a wide variety when it comes to facial sauna manufacturers or even models. The few companies that make them are Conair, Revlon, HotSpa and Igea. In addition to limited competition, there are few reviews on the Web that discuss top models. Nonetheless, from what users have said, it seems that Conair leads the pack with the best models being the Conair Moisturizing Mist Facial Sauna System.
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