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I was steaming faces for way too long and didn't know it
A client in my Seattle studio last month said her skin felt tight and dry after our session, which never happens. I checked my timer and realized I'd been steaming her for a full 12 minutes out of habit, when 8 is really the sweet spot for most skin types. It was a total lightbulb moment that I was overdoing a basic step. Has anyone else had to shorten their steam time after seeing a reaction?
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skyler_white952mo agoMost Upvoted
Totally get this. I used to believe longer steam times were better for opening pores. Seeing that same tightness on a few clients last year made me rethink everything. Now I watch their skin during the steam, not just the clock. Cutting back those few minutes really improved how their skin felt after extractions too.
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mia_park2mo ago
Did you find your clients were more sensitive after winter? I had to cut back to six minutes for a while because the heated indoor air was already drying. It made a real difference in their comfort.
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