Pro tip: I switched from a standard facial steamer to a nano-mist one and the results are wild

Okay, so for like two years I used a basic steamer I got for maybe $150. It worked fine, but I felt like some clients with sensitive or rosacea skin just couldn't handle the full heat and moisture. I finally invested in a nano-mist steamer after seeing it at a demo, and the difference is huge. The mist is cool and way finer, so it doesn't overwhelm the skin. My rosacea clients don't get red during that part anymore, and I swear the serums I put on after soak in better because the skin is prepped without being irritated. It was a bigger upfront cost, around $400, but seeing how much more comfortable my clients are makes it worth it. Has anyone else made a switch like this and noticed a big change in how certain skin types react?

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the_jason2mo ago

Ever think about how the mist particle size could change how well different cleansers work? Like, a fine cool mist might not break down a thick balm cleanser the same way. I had a client using a really waxy sunscreen, and the old steamer melted it right off. The nano one didn't, so I had to switch her to an oil cleanser first. Changes your whole prep routine.

nathan_webb2mo ago

That demo you saw is what sold me too. I get what Jason is saying about balm cleansers, but a nano-mist isn't really meant to melt makeup off like a hot steamer. The whole point is that gentle prep, so you should always do a first cleanse anyway. My esthetician friend said using heat to break down product can actually push impurities deeper for some people.