Review of the Conair Facial Sauna System

(The Ultimate At-Home Spa Experience...)

Very rarely do I buy into gimmicky products which appear to do very basic things. But when it comes to products revolving around health and beauty, I have something of a soft spot. At any rate, upon perusing some sale circulars in the newspaper, I ran across this little beauty: the Conair Facial Sauna. I must admit that the name sounded a bit hokey at first. But once I realized what this little machine could do, it became more and more attractive to me. I promptly put it on my Secret Santa Wish List. And wouldn't you know it-Santa brought me what I asked for...

WHAT IS A "FACIAL SAUNA"?

The Conair Facial Sauna System is essentially a compact "steamer." The bottom of the device has a small area which is to be filled with water. This particular product comes with two cones: a wide necked one for facial steaming and a narrower one for the opening of nasal and sinus passages. The unit, which costs under $30, also comes with a battery operated hand-held facial scrubber. The hand-held portion has two detachable heads. One is an exfoliation brush. The other is a sponge for applying moisturizer.

The Sauna system's primary purpose is to help unclog pores, which ultimately prevents acne breakouts and other skin maladies. The premise is fairly simple: Use the Conair Sauna's steam to open up the pores, remove excess dirt and oil, and then close pores again with a dash of cool water. These same principles are used in health and beauty spas. But Conair decided to simplify the concept into one little unit.

HOW EASY IS IT TO USE?

One reason why I tend to shy away from gimmicky devices is because they are rarely as easy to use as it seems on television. At first I believed that the Conair Facial Sauna was no different. With the attachments, cones, and instructions, I figured that I might have some trouble using the equipment correctly.