I know that steaming seems to be a good idea, but I don't know. It kinda seems like steaming would be a bit primative and that you might need something for your face that will actually be a part of a regimen. When you're adding heat to the skin, you might be hydrating it with the steam, but if you find a good moisturizer or intensive treatment it is faster. I like the kinerase c6 treatment. It has vitamins c & e, green tea extract and kinetin in it. These are all in these kinds of lotions so that your skin heals from damage. Some people are irritated by the steaming at home kits they have out on the market. I've tried them, but it didn't help or feel worse.