Abstract: An apparatus for vaporizing a liquid for use in facial treatment is provided which includes a base unit for containing and vaporizing the liquid, the base unit having an opening therein to allow the liquid when vaporized to exit therethrough, and further including a hood overlying the opening for channeling the vaporized liquid exiting from the base unit. The hood includes a shield which is collapsible between open and closed positions for channeling the vaporized liquids. The shield preferably is formed from a single sheet of material divided into a plurality of panels separated by hinge lines. Lock means are provided for preventing the shield from collapsing between the open and closed positions.