Social networks are discussing a new technique for cleansing the skin – using a hot towel. Let’s see if it works!
Originally from Turkey
This ritual came to us from Turkey – it is used regularly in hammams. True, there it is considered a way to relax. But the tourists noticed: after a hot towel, the skin simply “creaks”!
Western cosmetologists have also adopted the “hot towel method”: for example, Caroline Hirons, a third-generation cosmetologist and author of a popular personal care blog, loves it very much. Caroline believes that competent steaming of the face helps to forget about skin problems forever.
The hot towel has two advantages that can be noticed immediately. Firstly, this method is simple and affordable – you won’t need anything that isn’t standing (or hanging) in the bathroom. Secondly, the sensations after the procedure are like going to a good salon! These two “pros” are enough to try to use the Turkish technique.
How to cleanse your skin with a hot towel
The first thing you need to do is choose the towel itself. Experts recommend using regular flannel, but for those with sensitive skin, it is better to take muslin – it minimizes the risk of skin injury. Did you find the right fabric? Start your Turkish spa treatment!
Step one
Apply hydrophilic oil to dry, cleansed skin. Do it with your hands: cotton pads absorb the product, and it gets less than necessary on the skin. Do you want to enhance the effect? Preheat the oil in your hands. Rub it for a couple of minutes, massaging your face.
Step two
Soak a towel in hot water and wring it out properly. The fabric should not be hot – be guided by your feelings, you should feel pleasant warmth. Apply the cloth to your face, hold for a minute, and then begin to gently rub your face, neck, and décolleté. Do this with strong movements along the massage lines: from the bottom up and from the center to the sides.
Step Three
Wash your face using any cleanser, such as gel or foam. And now check if you managed to clear the skin “to a squeak”!
