A moist hot towel is a perfect way to open the pores of the skin and provide an initial sense of warmth and relaxation for any facial treatment. For convenience, we recommend using a hot towel steamer or hot towel cabi to heat and store your towels. Some hot towel steamer units will moisten and heat the towels while other hot towel cabinets require you to dampen the towels first. Simply wet the towel with clean water and wring it out thoroughly. Neatly fold and roll the towel and place it into the unit to warm. Once the towel is heated through, carefully remove it from the unit and unroll. Check the temperature against your forearm to ensure the towel will not burn your client and place the unrolled, folded towel around the face leaving the nose and mouth exposed. Allow the steaming towel to penetrate the skin for up to 5 minutes or until the towel cools.