Have you seen people on TikTok dipping their faces in a tub of ice cream? The so-called “ice facial” is when you put your face in a bowl of ice and cold water for better skin. Does icing your face give you smoother skin? Read on to know more about this.
Also read: This is what you need to know about your skin before you start skincare
Fable
You may have read that ice is a miraculous remedy. It reduces wrinkles and removes bags under your eyes. This is not true. There is no scientific research that proves that ice reduces wrinkles and bags under the eyes.
Fact
Unfortunately, it is not true that ice reduces your pores. It does help to make your pores less noticeable. Your skin looks smoother and your makeup stays on better. Ice also reduces inflammation, just think of an ice pack. If you sprain something, use an ice pack to reduce pain and swelling. For this reason, ice also helps reduce acne. Ice also helps remove dead skin cells.
Ice bath
If you are not afraid of a little cold, take an ice bath every now and then. This reduces muscle soreness, so if you’ve just had a workout, an ice bath isn’t a bad idea. An ice bath also helps strengthen your immune system.
Mental advantage
A fun fact has been discovered about cold water. Research has shown that a daily cold shower helps with depression. A cold shower improves your mood. The receptors on your skin that sense the cold water send stimuli to the brain. This makes the brain more active and function better. Maybe a daily ice cube over your face also works the same way.
When not to do it
Ice on your face is not for everyone. If you have very sensitive skin, ice on your face is not ideal. We also do not recommend it for rosacea. There is a good chance that you will make the burning sensation or redness worse with ice.
Ice roller
It is not necessary to awkwardly wipe your face with an ice cube every morning. There is a handy invention for this: an ice roller. The ice roller is specially made for people who want to get ice over their face. You can easily fill it with water through the hole at the top and wait until the water has frozen. Then you remove the lid and you can “ice” your face.
Tip
A handy tip for the summer: instead of water, put aloe vera in an ice roller. Use this on sunny days and after sun. The cold aloe Vera cools, soothes and hydrates your skin. You also put other things in the ice roller, for example green tea – that is also good for your skin.
