Now, this is a cool-mist humidifier, so it releases cool droplets into the environment—as opposed to a facial steamer, which emits a cloud of warm vapor.
“Rather than releasing hot vapors—which may worsen certain skin conditions, such as acne and rosacea, and/or promote an ideal warm, moist environment for certain skin bacteria—the cool vapors released into the environment help promote moisture into the air,” says board-certified dermatologist Rina Allawh, M.D., of Schweiger Dermatology Group in King of Prussia, PA. Facial steamers do have their benefits, but cool-mist humidifiers are much better for the long-term; after all, you don’t want to steam your face every single day.
On the other hand, a cool-mist humidifier can enhance your skin care routine, especially a hand-held device like Hey Dewy’s. After you cleanse and before applying any serums, simply hold the humidifier a foot away from your face and let the vapor waft over your skin. You’ll plump your skin with hydration, which will make your subsequent products work even better.
Not to mention, this trick can buffer potentially irritating topicals. “Using a cool-mist humidifier prior to application of acne skin care products helps the skin retain that hydration and may allow your skin to better tolerate certain topicals, such as retinoids,” Allawh explains.
