Why does nobody talk about the right way to steam a face before extractions?

I watched a new hire at my spa in Phoenix steam a client for 12 minutes straight, which is way too long and can cause broken capillaries. She said her old boss taught her that more steam equals better results. How do you all time your facial steaming to keep it safe and effective?

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brown.wesley1mo ago

Oh wow, that's a great point (and a scary story). Twelve minutes straight is definitely too long and you're right about the capillary risk. I usually do a max of 5-7 minutes, and I don't even do that continuously. I'll steam for a couple minutes, move away to apply a product or let the skin cool for a second, then go back for a little more. It's more about softening things up gently than blasting the skin.

davidmurphy1mo ago

Man, that story makes my own pores hurt just thinking about it. I'm no expert, but even I know you don't cook someone's face like a vegetable. A few minutes seems plenty, right? Gotta be gentle with that stuff.