Shiro Svedana, Ayurvedic steam bath

There are many Ayurvedic rituals to care for the health and beauty of your face. Shiro Svedana is the first step to cleanse and purify the skin, it precedes the facial scrub and mask.

What is Shiro Svedana ?

Shiro means head, Svedana means steam bath. It is a facial steam bath.

To perform this steam bath, water is boiled in a saucepan to which you can add plants, flowers, spices, or essential oils chosen according to your dominant dosha.

Placed the water in a bowl or salad bowl. Place your face over the bowl, keeping your eyes closed and covering your head with a towel to retain the steam. The steam bath can be performed for 3 to 5 minutes.

What are its benefits ? 

• Opens pores

• Removes impurities

• Deeply cleanses skin

• Reduces toxins

• Removes dead cells

• Reduces skin aging

• Soothes facial tension

• Improves blood and lymphatic circulation

Steam bath for Vata skin

Characteristics of Vata skin

Vata skin is thin and cool. It is sensitive to cold. It dries out and wrinkles easily.

Special steam bath for the Vata dosha

Choose one or more of the following ingredients : fennel seeds, cardamom, cinnamon sticks.

Optional : add 1 to 2 drops of essential oil, rosewood, rose geranium, ylang ylang

Steam bath for Pitta skin

Characteristics of Pitta skin

Pitta skin is moderately thin and warm. It is sensitive to the sun. It is prone to inflammation, pimples, and redness. 

Special Steam Bath for Pitta Dosha

Choose one or more of the following ingredients : coriander seeds, rose petals, mint.

Option : add 1 to 2 drops of essential oil, real lavender, sandalwood, patchouli

Steam Bath for Kapha skin

Characteristics of Kapha Skin

Kapha skin is thick and cool to the touch. It is well moisturized and tends to be oily. It is prone to pimples, especially blackheads.

Special Steam Bath for Kapha Dosha

Choose one or more of the following ingredients : cloves, thyme, chamomile.

Option: add 1 to 2 drops of essential oil, bay leaf, juniper, rosemary

All that's left is to examine your skin to determine its dosha and prepare the steam bath to take care of your facial beauty!