Remove make-up: Always remove all your make-up. Steam is a wonderful cleanser; it opens your pores so they can exude the dirt.

Bathtime set: Remember that steam ‘fixes’ waves. so pin your hair into shape and put on a net or cap for a quick bathtime set.

Test the water: Place your elbow in your bath water before you step in. It should feel pleasantly warm. Adjust hot or cold water if necessary.

Cool finish: While the warm bath water is running away, and the air still comfortably warm, turn on the cold tap to cool the escaping water, than scoop up handfuls and splash it over yourself. Even better, invest in a shower spray for your bath taps. The cold water quickens the circulation and gives you an added spurt of energy.

Closing thought: Always pat your face with skin tonic to close pores.

Return to normal: Kneiff. the famous herbalist and innovator of bath treatments, recommended that, after a bath, a person should slip on a toweliing robe. or moisture-absorbent garment. and walk round or exercise until their body temperature had returned to normal.

While still damp: The best time to apply moisturizing products to your face is after washing or bathing while your skin is still damp and at its most receptive.

Body lotion: Apply body lotion to your skin while it is still damp after a bath and massage it in lightly with a circular movement. Use different degrees of pressure and/or applicators for the different areas – gently on trunk. legs and arms but Firmly on tarnished patches. where there is a real accumulation of dead cells such as elbows. heels and knees.

Powder dust: if you find a talcum powder shaker messy. use a taicum pad, You can make your own and refill it when necessary from a giant family pack of talcum. Just Fill a purchased towelling mit with talcum powder or make your own mit from cotton or Open-weave towelling fabric.