ICE FOR THE FACE. 15 AMAZING BENEFITS OF ICE
Should I rub ice cubes on my face? Recipes on how to make facial ice for wrinkles with additional ingredients
INNA CODRU , AUGUST 6, 2018
Summer can have a very negative effect on the skin, despite all its advantages. Especially when you see the healthy glow of your skin fade with sweat, and no cosmetic hack seems to work anymore. But ladies, did you know that you have the perfect weapon for all your beauty concerns right in your freezer?
Whether you're struggling with acne or trying to repair your skin from long sun exposure, an ice cube is the ultimate answer to many of your worries! Regardless of the condition of your skin, facial ice cubes can be magical. Let's see how to do it.
WIPEING THE FACE WITH ICE: BENEFITS OR HARMS?
Rubbing your face with ice, especially after a busy day at work, is extremely refreshing. If everyday stress is taking its toll on your face and skin, face ice will be very helpful. It increases blood circulation in the skin of the face and makes it radiant.
If you haven't heard of "Ice Facial" then let me tell you that this is a very common Korean technique to maintain the natural beauty of the face. This technique has inspired many women around the world to start rubbing ice on their face, making it glowing and smoother.
It's really very interesting and really works! And this technique is worth a try, as it gives a lot of benefits to your facial skin. How? Read on.
USEFUL PROPERTIES OF ICE FOR FACE SKIN
A freshly frozen ice cube can be a year-round savior for your skin. And that's why:
1. Ice is the key to glowing skin
Everyone wants to have radiant and healthy skin, and ice facial massage can give you just such a face. Ice improves the circulation of the skin and makes it brighter. Applying ice to your face constricts the blood vessels, which initially reduce blood flow to your skin. To compensate, your body starts sending more blood to your face, making it look very vibrant and radiant.
2. Wiping the face with ice enhances skin absorption of previously applied products
This is an age-old trick that ensures that the skin perfectly absorbs all the products that you use for it. If you have applied a cream or any serum to your skin, wipe your skin with an ice cube. This constricts the capillaries on your face and creates a pulling effect on the skin, which in turn will help the products applied to the skin be better absorbed.
3. If you wipe your face with ice cubes, it will help to remove DARK CIRCLES around the eyes
Rubbing ice cubes on your face can help you deal with the problem of dark circles under the eyes. All you have to do is boil some rose water and mix it with cucumber juice. Freeze this mixture, and then rub the resulting ice cube around the eyes. But don't expect results all at once. Because it works slowly, you will need to repeat this procedure for several days to see results.
4. Removes annoying pimples on your face
If you have been trying to GET RID OF ACNE on your face for a long time, then let ice cubes help you with this. When you rub an ice cube on your face, it helps to minimize the skin's natural production of oil. Ice also works well in treating inflammation and swelling caused by acne.
5. Helps to remove "bags" under the eyes
Tired, swollen eyes are a common occurrence in this crazy world! Excessive accumulation of fluid under the eyes can be removed with an ice cube. Just move the ice cube in a circular motion from the inner corner of the eyes to the eyebrow. This will help reduce swelling.
6. Shrinks skin pores
Your face has pores that release natural oils and sweat, thus helping to keep your skin clean. However, if dirt accumulates in the pores, then it causes pimples and blackheads. Rubbing ice on your face after cleansing helps shrink pores. Which prevents clogging of pores and leaves your face clean for longer.
7. Makes foundation application flawless
There has never been a beauty who has never failed to apply MAKEUP . Before applying the foundation, wipe the entire face with an ice cube. This will make your makeup look flawless and last longer.
8. Reduces the appearance of wrinkles
While you cannot change your age, you can control the signs of aging. Try rubbing ice cubes on your face to help keep wrinkles and other signs of aging under control. This procedure not only helps to reduce existing wrinkles, but also prevents the formation of new ones.
9. Softens your lips
Are your lips cracked? Put ice cubes on them! This will help relieve inflammation. Also, remember to drink plenty of water to keep your skin and lips as hydrated as possible.
10. It is a good remedy for heat urticaria
Those who have suffered from heat rashes understand the pain. Ice cubes are a natural remedy for treating such rashes. Wrap them in cotton cloth and wipe the affected area. This will reduce the inflammation and help clear up that heat rash.
11. Relieves sunburn
It is also an excellent remedy for sunburn. After you rub ice cubes on an overly tanned area of the skin, you will see a significant reduction in inflammation and redness. However, sunburn disappears with time and regular use of the treatment.
12. Removes oily skin
While oily skin is a curse in itself, getting oil on the skin too often can be especially bothersome. Oily skin is prone to acne breakouts, among other things. Rubbing an ice cube on your face can help reduce excess fat production. This is due to the fact that the cold shrinks the pores, and this, in turn, reduces the excess oiliness of the skin.
13. Reduces Inflammation After Tweezing Eyebrows
Oftentimes, plucking your eyebrows is something you can't do without. And, of course, it is difficult to avoid the pain caused by this process. You don't have to suffer this pain anymore. Apply an ice cube to the brow area to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
14. Exfoliate the skin
When it comes to exfoliation, you can put aside all commercially available exfoliators for a natural and environmentally friendly method. Wipe your face with frozen milk cubes. Milk contains lactic acid, which helps clear dead skin cells from the face, while ice enhances the natural radiance of the face.
15. Is a natural make-up "in haste"
Hurry up? Doing everything at the last minute? Don't have time to apply makeup? Spend just 2 minutes and wipe your face with an ice cube. This ice therapy will rejuvenate the skin of your face, cleanse it and give it a beautiful glow.
Now let's dilute our whole ice game with a few more "life hacks". No doubt applying simple ice cubes on your face will be very beneficial, but ice cubes mixed with herbs and mixtures can be even more beneficial. So, here are some refreshing ice cubes for you:
ICE CUBES FOR THE FACE, RECIPES WITH ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
1. Green tea ice cubes for tired and puffy eyes
What you will need:
- 2-3 tea bags with green tea
- Water
- Tray for freezing ice cubes
Cooking method:
- Place green tea bags in a cup of boiling water
- Brew strong green tea
- Pour it into an ice tray and place it in the freezer
- Wipe your eyes with the resulting ice cubes daily
- Let the water dry on its own. Avoid washing your face afterwards
Why it will help:
Green tea contains antioxidants, and ice helps reduce puffiness around the eyes and the appearance of dark circles.
2. Aloe Vera Ice Cubes for Sunburn
What you will need:
- Aloe vera extract (enough to fill a freezer tray)
Cooking method:
- Pour the aloe vera extract into an ice tray. You can also mix it with water a little.
- Place the ice tray in the freezer
- Apply to face after sun exposure
- Let the moisture dry on its own. Avoid washing your face afterwards
Why it will help:
Aloe vera soothes the skin and reduces inflammation. Ice has a soothing effect on your skin, which is sunburnt. You will immediately feel relief.
3. Ice cubes with cucumber
What you will need:
- 1 cucumber (or more, depending on the capacity of your tray)
- Juice from 1 lemon
Cooking method:
- Beat the cucumber with a blender and mix it with lemon juice
- Pour it all into an ice cube tray and put it in the freezer
- Apply to the face after returning home in the evening after a tiring day.
- Do not wash your face or dry your skin with a towel. Let dry naturally
Why it will help:
The combination of cucumber, lemon and ice is incredibly soothing to tired skin. Cucumber has a soothing effect on the skin, while lemon brightens it.
4. Ice cubes with CINNAMON for acne
What you will need:
- Water (sufficient volume for one tray)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder (or 4-5 drops cinnamon essential oil)
- 3-4 drops of wild rose
Cooking method:
- Add oil (or cinnamon powder) and rosehip oil to water
- Pour it all into an ice cube tray and put it in the freezer
- Apply to acne affected area or all over face
- Don't rinse. Let dry naturally
- Do this procedure 3 times a week
Why it will help:
Cinnamon has antibacterial properties, while rosehip contains vitamin C. Ice shrinks your pores, thereby reducing excess oil production by the skin.
5. Antibacterial ice cubes with ROSE WATER or dry roses.
What you will need:
- 1 cup dried rose petals (or enough rose water)
- 4-5 drops of rosehip oil
- Water (if dry rose petals are used)
Cooking method:
- Mix all ingredients and pour into an ice cube tray
- Let the ice cubes freeze well and then rub them all over your face and neck
- Don't rinse. Let dry naturally
Why it will help:
Rosehip oil has antibacterial and anti-aging effects on the skin. Rose petals also have antibacterial properties and help soothe the skin.
So now you know how to make these awesome ice cubes for yourself. However, there are a few things you need to keep in mind before you start using ice cubes on your face.
ICE THERAPY TO REMEMBER
- You can not use such ice therapy if you have CUPEROSIS ! In this case, you need to wash your face only with warm water
- Doing everything in moderation is good. Avoid rubbing your face with ice several times a day. Also, try not to use ice cubes directly. It is better to wrap them in cotton cloth and then use.
- Before you start your ice treatment, make sure your face is clean and free of makeup.
- Wipe a specific area of the skin on the face for no more than one minute.
- Be careful when using ice cubes around the eyes, especially if they contain any other ingredients. Make sure they don't get in your eyes
- Wipe your face with ice cubes always try massaging in a circular motion
- Remember that an ice therapy session should not last more than 10-15 minutes. For best results, do this either in the morning or in the evening.