Can a humidifier be used as a facial steamer? Is there any difference?

In everyone's eyes, humidifiers and facial steamers are very similar, both of which spray water vapor out in the form of water mist, so many people use humidifiers as facial steamers. However, the two are actually essentially different. Although you can use them in this way, the effect is far less good than using a professional facial steamer, so it is recommended that you choose a regular facial steamer.

1. Can a facial steamer be used as a humidifier?

A facial steamer can be used as a humidifier, but the effect is not as good as a humidifier.

The principles of a facial steamer and a humidifier are different. A humidifier atomizes water through high-frequency vibrations, but a facial steamer uses the principle of heating to evaporate water to produce steam. Moreover, the water capacity of a facial steamer is relatively small. Not only is the amount of steam not as much as a humidifier, but the duration of steam is also relatively short. Therefore, although a facial steamer can be used as a humidifier, it is not recommended to do so.

2. Can a humidifier be used as a facial steamer?

Although a facial steamer can be used as a humidifier, a humidifier cannot be used as a facial steamer. Because the water evaporated from the facial steamer turns into water ions, which are very small and can be easily absorbed by the skin. In addition, the water vapor sprayed from the facial steamer is hot, which makes absorption easier. However, the moisture in the atomized area by the humidifier through high-frequency vibration makes water molecules more difficult to be absorbed by the skin.

However, there is also a type of steam humidifier among humidifiers, which also converts water into water vapor through high temperature. However, since the problem of whether the skin will be burned was not considered when the humidifier was developed, and it has not undergone temperature treatment, it is best not to use the humidifier as a facial steamer.

3. The difference between a facial steamer and a humidifier

Facial steamers and humidifiers have different purposes, so the principles of water atomization are different. Facial steamers open the pores and allow the skin to absorb more moisture, so they evaporate the water in the container through the principle of high-temperature heating. However, most humidifiers use high-frequency vibrations to atomize water, which can increase the humidity of the outside air.