Rubbing your face with an ice cube is one of the oldest and most controversial procedures. She was adored by Marilyn Monroe and Marlene Dietrich, but many cosmetologists did not like her for a very long time. Now the practice of "ice washes" is gaining more and more popularity - it is a great way to cope with puffiness and bruises under the eyes, tone the skin and save money on countless patches and face masks. How the procedure works, how to perform it at home and what contraindications are worth remembering, we tell in our material.
What is the benefit?
The procedure has a number of undoubted advantages. Ice instantly removes the swelling, bruises and bags under the eyes formed during the night, invigorates, helps to "turn on after sleep" faster. This thermal effect stimulates blood flow, resulting in a smoother complexion and a radiant complexion. In addition, regular "ice wash" promotes the renewal of skin cells, slows down aging and prevents the appearance of wrinkles.
How to use it correctly?
For greater efficiency, you can use for freezing not only ordinary clean water, but also various active ingredients. For example, to enhance the decongestant effect, freeze chamomile broth with a couple of drops of grape seed oil, and for detoxification - green tea with grapefruit juice. If your skin is very dry, you can add cream or cosmetic oils to the freezer mixture. Be careful, herbal ingredients can cause severe allergies. Before rubbing your entire face with ice with this composition, try on a small area of the skin and wait for a while. If irritation does not appear, the composition suits you.
And so, here is a step-by-step instruction on how to properly perform the procedure at home:
- Start by cleansing your skin. Use your regular facial wash or gel. If the procedure is performed in the evening, do not forget about thorough make-up removal.
- Start at the neck and décolleté and follow the massage lines to stimulate lymph drainage.
- Move in a circular motion from the nose to the temples and along parallel lines just above and below
- Gently walk around the area around the eyes, without holding the cube in one place for more than 2-3 seconds and avoiding strong pressure. The skin is much softer here than on the rest of the face and is easier to injure.
- After wiping, do not use a towel - let the remaining moisture evaporate on its own
- If your ice was made from plain water, you can apply a toner at the end, followed by a serum and cream.
Contraindications
Unfortunately, this type of home spa is not for everyone. For owners of sensitive skin prone to irritation, experts strongly recommend not experimenting with temperature changes, this can negatively affect the condition of the skin. The same goes for people suffering from acne and other inflammations - in this case, ice can only aggravate the situation, so it's best not to risk it.
