Facial Machines - Facial Steamers, Facial Brushes & Multi-Function Facial Systems

Facial machines are high-quality pieces of esthetic equipment designed for professional facial treatments in salons and spas. The most common facial machine in any salon is a facial steamer, which helps unclog pores and remove deep blackheads. The facial steamer machine is closely followed by microdermabrasion machines and multi-function units that cover a variety of treatments, such as high-frequency with different electrodes, spraying, vacuum procedures, and ultrasonic therapy.

An indispensable facial machine is a steamer, as it helps prep the skin for further treatments. It usually comes with a magnifying lamp and advanced models also have a high-frequency UV light to stimulate blood circulation, kill bacteria, and increase skin metabolism. Additional treatments can be performed with the help of facial equipment like dermabrasion machines, skin scrubbers, bio-electric machines that stimulate face muscles to tone the skin, and multifunctional machines that also perform galvanic iontophoresis, hot and cold treatments, and vacuum massage. More advanced spa equipment can perform liquid hydrogen exfoliation and portable LED systems are used to address scar reduction, hair growth, skin rejuvenation, and even pain relief.

A facial steamer machine comes with a water tank and a heating function that transforms water into steam. This steam is directed towards the face to help open up the pores, moistening and cleansing the skin. Ion facial steamers with ozone guarantee the steam is sterile and facilitate the easy absorption of oxygen into the skin. Unless the manufacturer specifies otherwise, it is recommended to only use distilled water in professional facial machines. This helps prolong the life of steamers by minimizing mineral buildup.

Using a facial cleaning machine with steam is the foundation of many facial treatments and it has beneficial effects like softening blackheads for easier extraction, releasing built-up sebum in the pores, hydrating the skin, and helping it better absorb beauty products. However, there are cases when steamers are not recommended, and that is if the skin is highly sensitive or prone to rosacea, eczema, has broken capillaries, active acne, or seborrheic dermatitis. The heat in the steam can worsen these skin conditions and is better replaced with cool soaks.

Face steaming is generally recommended once a week for dry or thin skin and sessions last no more than 7-8 minutes. People with thicker, oily skin can use a facial steamer machine twice a week. If not sure what is best for you, do not hesitate to ask your aesthetician or dermatologist for advice on treatment type and frequency.

Unless you have inflammatory skin conditions that heat can aggravate, face steaming for a few minutes is beneficial on a weekly basis. If you enjoy the benefits of a facial steamer machine and what to keep your skin hydrated, you may be tempted to use it more frequently, but this has in fact the opposite effect, drying the skin on the face and neck and making it more prone to fungal or bacterial infections.

Facial steamers range from small, portable tabletop vaporizers to all-in-one professional facial machines. Regardless of model or size, all spa equipment with a steaming function is meant to be used for the face, but multifunctional units are generally preferred to save time and money. Besides acting like a facial steamer machine, complex esthetic equipment can also include facial rotating brushes, a magnifying lamp, and a Wood's lamp to better inspect the skin, and a spot remover for freckles, age spots, or even tattoos. This type of multi-function facial equipment can perform vacuum cleaning and massage, hot and cold treatments, as well as spray, galvanic, ultrasonic, and high-frequency functions.