Facial Steamer Advice/Recommendations

I purchased a steamer last year that you can use tap water with it instead of distilled. It seems to have died on me and so now I am researching a new steamer. I'd like to have the next one I buy last a little longer.

I loved not having to worry about having distilled water but the quality of the steamer wasn't that great, which is why it is no surprise that it has stopped working....a month past the expiration date.

Please list your tried and true steamers, would love to hear what you have in your space.

Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Deborah Kenney on June 20, 2012 at 9:56pm

I think it all depends on your tap water. I never use my tap water, in any kind of appliance regardless of what it says, because I have spoiled irons etc over the years. I've had pretty good luck filtering though, in some things that suggest tap. My water just has too much stuff in it and builds up. My steamer is just a cheapie, but had so much to buy at the end of school. I do not use it alot, a few times a week. So, maybe why mine hasn't broken down.

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Permalink Reply by Lauren Snow, ASCP on June 21, 2012 at 9:32am

I would also like some information on favorite steamers. Mostly reliable ones! They are tricky little suckers!

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Permalink Reply by Claire Barnes on June 21, 2012 at 11:54am

http://www.amazon.com/Facial-Steamer-FM-601-Professional-Spa/dp/B00...

I used to use this one and i liked it. Admittedly I didn't use it a lot as i mainly wax...but when i did use it, it never let me down!

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Permalink Reply by lora condon on June 24, 2012 at 8:46pm

i only use hot towels from a crock pot or towel warmer. hot towels are better for sensitive, dry and rosacea skin. clients might like steam but it's really not good for the skin. i got my crockpot at walmart for 10 bucks!