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Steam is effective not only in treating cold and cough but also in enhancing the beauty of the face, know its method.
Samira Vishwas | November 16, 2025 4:24 PM CST

Benefits of Steam for Skin: Winter season is going on and in this season, if the temperature becomes too cold, it has a bad effect on health. The problem of cold and cough is one of the many health problems occurring in this season. For this problem, people adopt medicines and Ayurvedic remedies but the method of “steam” is easily effective. This provides relief from the problem of cold and cough. Many people may not know that steam is not limited only to cold and cough but also helps in cleaning the body and enhancing the glow on the face.

First know about steam

If we talk about steam in Ayurveda, the process of taking steam is ‘Swedan Karma’. It has been used to remove the toxins accumulated in the body. This purifies the body and also keeps the body warm. Taking steam balances both Vata and Kapha diseases and provides relief from infections, but steam is also used to improve facial glow, reduce body stiffness, headache problems and mental stress.

Know the benefits of steam for face

Apart from cold and cough, steam is beneficial for enhancing the beauty of the face. By taking steam here, the pores of the skin open and the dirt accumulated inside them comes out and the complexion of the face improves. For this, it is good to add rose water and glycerine to water and take steam. Glycerine maintains facial moisture. If you are feeling heaviness in your head and feeling stressed, then steam is an effective solution for this also. Add a few drops of sandalwood oil and lavender oil in water and inhale deeply. This will reduce stress and also provide relief from pain. Lavender oil is also helpful in getting good sleep.

Tips to cure sore throat

If you are suffering from cold and cough then steam process can be beneficial for you. For this you can adopt this method. For this, one should add liquorice and turmeric in water and take steam. It reduces throat infection and gives relief from cough. In case of cold and stiffness in the body, one can get relief by taking steam. To take steam, add some basil leaves, cloves and celery in water, boil it well and then take steam. With this, the mucus accumulated in the chest will come out easily.

According to IANS


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