Have you ever heard about skin icing? Skin icing is something
I have been doing for years, it’s part of my beauty routine.
It basically is using cold water or ice cubes on the skin, it’s
also one of the most popular modern beauty rituals.
It contributes to better looking skin. It has long been used
in spas and skin care treatments because of its numerous skin benefits.
According to health experts, skin icing is able to:
- Refresh
the face
- Prevent
the formation of wrinkles
- Fight
acne and blemishes
- Improve
blood circulation and give the skin a healthy complexion
Skin icing should be done in the morning and/or evening.
Follow these instructions:
1. First, cleanse your face thoroughly.
2. Wrap one
or two ice cubes in any other kind of soft cloth like a dish cloth.
3. Once the
ice starts melting and dampens the cloth, you should apply it to the face.
4. Hold the
washcloth on different areas of the face for about one to two minutes.
5. Then using
circular movements, move the ice gently up along the chin and the jaw line,
up the cheeks, and along the forehead and nose. Be careful with the sensitive area
underneath your eyes.
6. Let the
wetness from the ice cube dry. Finish with toner and moisturizer.
Here are some more benefits:
Smoother Skin
Skin icing helps tighten and shrink enlarged pores by
helping to unclog pores that can appear larger due to debris and
excess sebum. Skin icing tones skin and makes it look smooth.
Pore Primer
Skin icing is not an expensive skin toner and is great when
applied before makeup. It minimizes the pores underneath the makeup, helping
the foundation look smooth and flawless. Try icing your face and after that,
apply your primer.
Improves Circulation
Skin icing improves blood circulation. Ice tightens blood vessels
and less blood goes to the skin surface. In cases of inflammation or swelling,
skin icing is great. The body responds to the cold treatment by sending an
increased flow of warm blood to the treated area.
Great for Puffy Eyes
Skin icing reduces swellings, and thus reduces the bags
under your eyes.
Wrinkle Buster
Icing relieves the signs of wrinkles and slows the creation
of new wrinkles.
Control Blemishes
Additionally, skin icing is great for pimples, because it
reduces swelling and redness. The ice also eases irritation.
You can use the skin icing technique once you notice a new
pimple. It will slow the inflammation. This will reduce the size and number of
blemishes. You should hold an ice cube on the acne for several seconds. Repeat
the treatment every other day.
Note:
- You do
not always have to use a cloth when you apply the ice cubes, but it is
recommended that you use gloves so that the cubes will not melt right
away.
- You
should not worry in a case you cannot use ice directly on the skin. You
will get the same results, by holding the cubes with a soft cloth.
- Extreme
cold can damage the small capillaries under the skin, so don’t use the ice
cubes right out of the freezer.
- Avoid
using ice if you already have broken capillaries and do not use it for too
long.
- If you
do not feel comfortable, you should stop the treatment. The icing should
not be applied for more than 15 minutes.
- If you
want to have better results, you can add lemon, rosewater, green tea,
cucumber, chamomile tea, and other skin-friendly ingredients to the water
for the ice cubes, depending on your skin type.
~Jennifer
