Glowing face with beautiful skin is what every women desires. The saying goes that ‘Your face is your fortune’, you may not support this statement but surely you want to keep your skin healthy and radiant. The way stress is not good for your body and mental health. In the same way it is not good for your skin too. Stress, consumption of unhealthy food and irregular sleep schedule are the main causes of unhealthy skin.
Due to today’s lifestyle, pollution and busy schedule makes it very difficult to maintain a smooth, glowing and radiant skin. Facial and spa treatment are beautiful for refreshing and rejuvenating your skin but they are getting expensive in time. So, in today’s article I am going to tell you one of the most underrated therapy which provides you with all the benefits with a cheaper cost.
Ice therapy is a common Korean beauty trend that is done to make your skin smooth and glowing throughout the season. Ice has a relaxing and therapeutic effect. It can also help you get rid of numerous skin problem.
What are the benefits of ice therapy?
1.Skin becomes glowing and radiant
Ice massages cause the blood vessels in your facial skin to shrink causing reduced blood supply. When temperature comes to its normal value, the blood vessels dilate and flush your skin with increased circulation. This improves the oxygenation and nutrition supply of your skin and makes your skin glowing and radiant.
2. It reduces inflammation and acne
The ice cube application causes a reduction in inflammation and redness. This reduces your acne bump and redness and also causes A reduction in sebum production resulting in lesser acne eruption.
3. It closes open pores.
4. It increases the absorption of the product.
If you want to increase the absorption rate of skincare products like serum or cream then you should run an ice cube over it, the constructive effect of cold in the blood vessels it increases the permeability of skin and causes the products to absorb at a higher rate.
5. It reduces under-eye bags
Inflammatory conditions and excess stress and strain may cause under-eye eye bags. The most simple and best way to get rid of it is to rub an ice cube over it. Just place an ice cube under the eye and move it in a circular motion and get rid of it easily
6. It helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles
The way you keep anything in the freezer so that it lasts long longer in the same way it works for anti-aging. Regular application of ice cubes on your face helps to reduce the existing fine lines and prevent wrinkles. Aging can’t be prevented but regular ice application helps in the fight against aging symptoms, to keep your skin young for a longer duration.
Tips
1. While applying ice cube use hand gloves so that you will be able to hold the ice cube for a longer duration.
2. You can apply ice cubes directly to your acne or swelling around your eyes.
3. If you are applying an ice cube to your pimples or normal skin then cover the ice cube with the thin cloth.
4. Don’t apply the ice cube for more than 1 hour.
5. Always apply ice to your clean washed face.
6. Apply ice cubes in a circular motion.
7.Apply ice cubes daily in the morning, after removing makeup and evry day before going to bed for better and faster results.
There are few methods which you can use with the help of ice, which will help you in getting faster result. These methods don’t have any side effects but it will surely give you a glowing and smooth skin.
1.Tomato ice cubes
Cut 2 medium size tomatoes.
Add one cup of water.
Blend the whole mixture and add 2 tablespoons of raw honey.
Mix the whole mixture.
Add the mixture in the ice tray and freeze them in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours.
Benefits
Tomatoes are slightly acidic in nature. It contains high content of potassium and vitamin C. So, it will help you brighten your skin.
It also minimizes skin pores
Gives you a smooth skin
It also lightens your dark circles
2.Aloe Vera ice cubes
Take one cup of water.
Add 4 tablespoon of aloe Vera gel
Add 6 plus drops of Essential oil.
Mix the whole mixture.
Add the mixture in an ice tray and freeze them in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours.
Benefits
The slimy transparent part of aloe Vera leaf is rich in nutrients, works as an amazing cooling agent and has anti-inflammatory properties. So:
It will reduce acne, pimples
It Moisturizes your skin
Heals and repairs your skin
It also helps in having a long-lasting makeup
3. ROSE ICE CUBES
Add 1 cup of rose water.
2 tablespoons of jojoba oil(optional)
Mix the whole mixture
Add the mixture in an ice tray and freeze them in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours.
Benefits
Rose water has inflammatory properties, it also controls skins pH level. It also helps in reducing redness. So, it provides :
Natural glow
Treats puffy face
Soothes dry skin
4. Turmeric beauty cubes
Add one cup of milk /buttermilk/coconut milk.
Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric.
Mix the whole mixture.
Add the mixture in an ice tray and freeze them in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours.
Benefits
Turmeric contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory products. These properties provide glow and luster to your skin. So, these ice cubes provide
Healthy skin
Fight against acne
Reduce pigmentation
5. Green tea cubes
Add 1 cup of hot water
Add some green tea leaves
Strain the water
Add the whole mixture in an ice tray
Add some mint leaves on top
Freeze them in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours
Benefits
Green tea contains a powerful antioxidant called EGCG that fight against damage from UV rays and prevent skin cancer. So, these ice cubes will provide
Healthy skin
Smooth skin
Heals and repairs your skin
Refreshes your skin
6. Carrot ice cubes
Add one cup of green tea.
Add 1 cup chopped pieces of carrot.
Blend the whole mixture in the blender.
Add the whole mixture in an ice tray and them in a refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
Benefits
Carrot contains vitamin C, which has healing properties.
It helps skin recover faster.
It also helps in reducing inflammation, acne
It helps in repairing external wounds
It also moisturizes your skin.
7.Watermelon cubes
Add 1 cup of chopped watermelon without seeds
Add 1/2 cup of chopped cucumber
Blend both cucumber and watermelon together
Add the whole mixture in an ice tray and freeze them in a refrigerator for 2-3 hours
Benefits
Watermelon is full of vitamins. Vitamin E is a rejuvenating antioxidant for the skin, it is present in tons, in the watermelon. So, these ice cubes will provide
Lighten pigmentation
Fill out fine lines
Helps in sunburn
So, these were few methods which you can try at home and will help you in getting smooth, glowing and radiant skin. For more such beauty tips check out my website medicoved.com
