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Steam Room? Is It Good For Acne?

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(@ih4199)

Posted : 07/07/2015 11:54 am

I have just started using a steam room today at the gym, because I had read that it can help clear acne. I want to know if this is actually true? Help please :)

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(@lna11)

Posted : 07/07/2015 1:07 pm

I'm definitely not an expert, but I have heard that steaming isn't necessarily very good. I think it has to do with the hot moist air causing the skin to swell in response to the excess heat and water content, and if its exposed too long, it could clog your pores from the surface debris on your skin getting trapped. I know they tend to use steam in facials, but I'm not sure it is entirely good for acne.

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(@ih4199)

Posted : 07/07/2015 2:36 pm

I had read that it unclogs pours and gets rid of the bacteria not too sure now

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(@lna11)

Posted : 07/09/2015 3:51 pm

I have heard the same thing, but I've heard the opposite of it, as well. I don't have any personal experience with it helping acne, but maybe someone else does. Have you read anything about it? Or talked to your doctor?

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Posted : 07/09/2015 11:49 pm

I have heard steaming during certain facials is beneficial as it activates and helps the mask absorb. But steaming just for the sake of it is not helpful.

 

Im am certainly no expert on this though.

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