Great Ionic Facial Steamer with an Anther Box for Essential Oil Treatments
I am always interested in trying new beauty products to pamper myself, and I have been trying to be more diligent in keeping my pores clear lately, so I've taken to steaming my face over the stove top using a pot of boiling water and a towel before using blemish extraction tools, and while that's certainly a method that works, it leaves a lot to be desired, so I was eager to try out this facial steamer.<br /><br />This facial steamer comes with the steamer itself (which is white and gold plastic), as well as a power cord and a set of very detailed, and very easy to understand instructions. The steamer is lightweight, and 8.5 x 5.5 x 4 inches in size, so it's a bit smaller than most water kettles, and doesn't take up too much counter space. There is a handle on the top so you can move it around when it's hot (or in the process of cooling down).<br /><br />With this facial steamer you can moisturize your skin not only with distilled water or purified water, but also with milk or essential oil. While I don't necessarily see myself as someone interested in trying the milk approach, I was quite pleased with how well it worked with both distilled water as well as distilled water with a bit of essential oil using the anther box (lavender oil was quite lovely!).<br /><br />The facial steamer was quite easy to set up. You simply remove a small compartment on the back and fill it with your liquid of choice, then you screw the cap back on and replace the reservoir and plug the unit in. At that point there will be a red LED light on the front which designates that the steamer has power, but is not powered on. From there you simply turn it on using the power button on the front, and the the LED light will turn blue. It took about a minute for mine to heat up, at which point steam will start to be emitted from the nozzle of the steam outlet.<br /><br />The steam will last for between 8 and 10 minutes, and initially you're recommended to only use this type of treatment a maximum of 2-3 times per week as you become used to it. The closer you are to the steamer, the hotter it will be, so feel free to stay back a little ways if it feels too hot or uncomfortable.<br /><br />On top of the nozzle is a small sphere called the anther box. To use it, you simply pull the halves apart and place anther or essential oil on a cotton pad and then put the two halves back together so that the steam will be forced through the pad when it is in use. This approach works quite well, and keeps your essential oils away from the delicate components inside of the steamer.<br /><br />This worked really well for my skincare routine, and so much better than opening my pores over a pot of boiling water! I usually wash my face first, then use this to help open my pores, remove blemishes, and then wash it again and apply a moisturizer for maximum absorption, and this facial steamer has definitely been an improvement to my routine.<br /><br />All-in-all, I love this ionic facial steamer, and would definitely recommend it if you're considering adding one to your own health and beauty routine. Just be mindful that you read the directions and use it properly so that you don't inadvertently burn yourself or damage your skin.<br /><br />I am a longtime Amazon Prime customer who writes reviews in my free time. I was appreciative to be given an opportunity to test and review this facial steamer complimentary for my honest and unbiased review. If you have any questions or comments about this product or my review, feel free to message me and I'll be glad to help!
Rating: 5 stars