Acne is an issue almost all women have to deal with at some point in their lives, if not on a regular basis. There are various remedies out there to try and get rid of those pesky breakouts. One simple method is consuming the right foods that are best for your skin. Another option is applying soothing lotions. A third option is a good old fashion DIY face pack. But if you've already tried these methods and nothing seems to work, there is an option that may be quite effective in treating acne-prone skin. Facial steaming can do wonders by opening out your pores and could even prevent acne.

What causes acne? The build-up of dead skin cells, bacteria, oil and sebum causes your pores to get clogged, which results in acne. Researchers say exposing your skin to warm water or facial steam can help to unclog those blocked pores and reduce acne. One study also found facial steams helped the skin to increase its permeability, which makes it easier for the skin to absorb soothing treatments to get rid of acne. Regularly steaming can keep your face clean and clear.

One of the major benefits of regularly doing facial steams is it works to give your skin a thorough clean up. It helps to get rid of dirt, soften blackheads to more easily get it off the skin. This treatment also helps to boost circulation, which helps to give you a healthy glow. The facial steam also works to keep your skin hydrated and release natural oils your skin needs to stay soft. Another key bonus is it helps to improve the elasticity of the skin by helping the body produce collagen, which can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

Facial steaming is a treatment that can be done in the comfort of your home. All you need is a big bowl of hot water. Next, tie all your hair up so it is away from your face and put a towel over your head to avoid the steam from escaping so it can directly hit your face. You don't need much but water for this treatment. However, you could add a few herbs like eucalyptus, rosemary, lavender, and chamomile to the water. You can even add essential oils to the water for a calming effect. All you need is 10 minutes to steam your face. Don't go beyond that.

Too much of a good thing can be damaging. So you don't want to constantly be doing this treatment every time you have a breakout. You only need to do this treatment once a week. However, if you have pores that are terribly unclogged, then you should opt to do a facial steam a couple of times a week. Whatever your skin type, you should only to this for 10 minutes maximum.