Ice cubes when rubbed on face for just a few minutes can do some wonders that you would expect from a facial from a salon. However, ice cube facial is one of the simplest yet cheapest (practically free) beauty hacks that you can do at home. Rubbing ice cubes will not only tighten the facial pores making your face look even and smooth, but it is also a solution to your many skin problems.
Health experts believe that 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
Below are the solutions to your skin issues that an ice cube facial can solve.
Advanced Circulation
Skin icing improves blood circulation. Icing tightens blood vessels and less blood goes to the skin surface. This is great in cases of irritation or swelling. The body responds to the cold treatment and sends an improved flow of warm blood to the treated area.
Ice Cube Facial to Remove Wrinkles
Icing eases the signs of wrinkles and also slows the creation of new wrinkles.
Slicker Skin
Ice cube facial helps shrink enlarged pores by clearing the pores that look larger because of excess sebum and dead cells. Skin icing also tones face skin and makes it look smooth.
Pore Primer
Skin icing is an inexpensive skin toner and works great when applied before makeup. It reduces the pores underneath the makeup, and the foundation looks smooth and flawless. Try icing your face and then apply your primer.
Puffy Eyes
Skin icing reduces inflammation, and thus reduces under eye bags. Any form of cold pack is an amazing remedy for puffy or tired eyes. And these include plain ice cubes or those made out of milk or green tea. However, since the skin around the eyes is pale, the cubes should not be used for a long duration.
Ice Cube Facial for Pimples
Skin icing decreases swelling and redness, so it is great for pimples. The ice also soothes irritation.
Sunburns
The sunburns can ruin the quality of your skin. Aloe Vera ice cubes might just be one of the best remedies for this. The cooling effect of aloe will feel unconditionally amazing on sunburns. Don’t have aloe? Try ice cubes made of pureed cucumber. Cucumber has the antioxidant vitamin C.
Exfoliate the Skin
For a cheap facial, make milk ice cubes for the skin. The lactic acid in the milk will scrub away dead cells and freshen it up. You can even add pureed cucumber or blueberries for extra exfoliating power. It’ll give your skin a facelift.
Reduce Oiliness
Oily skin is one of the most frustrating skin issues, which leaves you regularly wanting to just wipe that oil off your face. But worry not! Ice cubes might be just the thing you need. The cubes are said to reduce oil exudation in your skin and leave it fresh.