Conair Facial Sauna Systems with Timer

 (173 customer reviews)

Just a warning that this item worked as described up until about 3 weeks after we bought it. My wife was using it one day (as directed, water only) to try and clear up her sinuses. She heard a 'bubbling' and the unit exploded hot water on the lower half of her face. We rushed her to the emergency room where she had first degree burns. I contacted Conair and they had us send the unit in for testing. Two weeks later we received a check for $28 for reimbursement of the cost and the note simply read "We enclose our refund check for the facial sauna". We are left with a $1800 bill from the emergency room and two days of lost wages (not to the mention the pain my wife endured for 2 days). Most of these units will probably work as described, but be careful if you hear a noise like the water is boiling. She did not have enough time to pull away from the time she heard the noise to the time it blew up in her face. The Conair claims manager was rude and appeared as if she could care...Read more

Overall, I like this product. It is rather relaxing to sit and pamper yourself. The unit makes short of a hissing noise as the water boils, but it's not too loud. Make sure to keep an eye on the water level. It shouldn't all evaporate if you only do this for, say, 10 minutes, however longer times require water to be added and if you don't add the water in time sort of a "burn" smell results. Add the water before putting the blue top on - otherwise it sort of pours out here and there. I don't like to use the timer because the beep noise is really loud and annoying. I wish the face cone was longer as well (as someone else noted) - while the steam doesn't hurt my nose - it does sting my forhead if I tilt my head to steam that area. I also do not like how your hairline and sides of your face to not get steamed unless you turn your head, which is uncomfortable. I recommend putting the unit on a few phonebooks (if you don't mind possibly spilling water on them) to ease have to bend...Read more

Yes, it takes longer than a few minutes to warm up, but once it is steaming full strength it works miracles. I just turn it on while washing my face with the exfoliator brush before hand. The steamer opens your pores, and helps pull out impurities. I put a mask on directly afterwards to complete my facial. It also primes your face to get better results from your anti-aging and moisturizing products. You can also add a couple of drops of your favorite essential oils to help you relax or aid in the clearing of problem skin.