Cosmetic Ice for the Face: Recipes, Benefits and Harms

 

 

Wiping your face with ice is a great idea if you have no contraindications. We tell what are the advantages of the procedure, and share the most effective recipes.

They say that Catherine the Great was a big fan of cosmetic ice - every morning she wiped her face and décolleté with it. It is also known that she made honey-based masks and applied goose fat or lard on her face, so, apparently, the empress knew a lot about folk beauty recipes! We do not urge you to take note of all her beauty practices, but using ice is a really good idea if you have no contraindications.

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Once upon a time, our distant ancestors realized that the cold helps to keep food fresher longer. Later, someone probably came up with the idea that rubbing the face with a piece of ice and, in general, the effect of cold on our body can have a similar effect. No wonder the mistress of King Henry, Diane de Poitiers, attached such importance to the cold: she took a cold bath at six in the morning, used cosmetic ice, and made sure that her bedroom was always at a low temperature. All these manipulations really had a positive effect, but the beauty from the 16th century hardly imagined what the mechanism of their action really was.

The whole secret is in the effect of cold on the vessels: the superficial ones temporarily narrow, the deeper ones expand. Blood flow increases, and the capillaries are filled with it, the tone and metabolism increase, swelling decreases, and as a result, you will see in the mirror much more “lively” and healthy skin with a slight natural blush. Regular use of facial ice trains and strengthens blood vessels, so she will look better for much longer than some time immediately after the procedure. If you use not ordinary water, but decoctions and juices, then the effect will immediately be multiplied by two - however, only those who have no contraindications can take advantage of these benefits.

Who should not wipe their Face with ice?

The procedure is not recommended if you have signs of a cold, sinus disease (eg, sinusitis, etc. ). Under the ban, any damage to the skin - cuts, sores, sunburn, weathering, rash. The touch of ice is still stressful for the skin, so do not overexert it. If you are allergic to cold, for obvious reasons, the procedure is prohibited.

And finally, the most common reason why rubbing the face with ice is not allowed is rosacea, a noticeable mesh of blood vessels located too close to the surface of the skin. The point is not only that you can accidentally “overstress” the vessels, but also that such shock therapy for rosacea is likely to lead to the formation of new spider veins. Most often, rosacea is observed on the wings of the nose and on the cheeks. If you have such zones, but they are very small and barely noticeable, you can use ice, avoiding them, but in any case, it is better to consult a specialist first.

In addition, consider the type of skin - ice can dry it out, so owners of dry skin should not get carried away with the procedure and do it every day. For those who have oily or combination skin, once a day is enough in the warm season and every other day or two in winter.

A few more important rules! The duration of rubbing the skin with an ice cube should be no more than 2-3 minutes (usually this time is enough for the cube to melt). At the same time, ice should not be kept for more than 5 seconds at one point, so as not to harm the vessels. After completion, you can not dry your face with a towel and let it dry naturally.

The proportions of all recipes will directly depend on the volume of your ice molds. In addition, it is not at all critical if you have more of some ingredients and less of some. We give approximate volumes, but you can vary the proportions at your discretion.

Carrot juice + Green tea

2 cups fresh carrot juice

1 cup green tea

Carrot juice is excellent for dryness and flaking, and also helps to cope with irritation and dullness. Green tea perfectly protects the skin from the harmful effects of the environment and even from ultraviolet radiation, soothes and reduces swelling.

Rice water

Pour half a cup of rice with 2 cups of clean water and let it brew for three to four hours. Then strain the rice water, pour into a mold and freeze.

Rice water is suitable for all skin types, but especially for oily skin types. It perfectly tightens pores, regulates the sebaceous glands and prevents the appearance of rashes.

Cucumber + Honey + Lemon

Puree the cucumber with a blender, add a couple of tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and a teaspoon of honey. Mix well and pour into a mold.

A real vitamin boost for dull and tired skin! Cucumber juice, the main ingredient in the recipe, has soothing and slightly whitening properties.

Pink water

Making rose water with your own hands is not too troublesome, but it will still take some time. However, the effort is worth it!

Aloe vera juice

Natural aloe vera juice moisturizes and tightens the skin, fights mimic wrinkles, helps normalize metabolism, improves cell regeneration, eliminates inflammation. Be careful: some people are allergic to aloe juice! If during the application you feel a burning sensation or itching, the product is not suitable for you.

Tomato juice + Honey

Puree 1-2 tomatoes, add a tablespoon of honey, if necessary, you can add clean water.

Suitable for those who have been struggling with dark circles under the eyes for a long time! It is also great for owners of oily skin, as tomato juice is able to regulate the sebaceous glands.

Turmeric + Milk

1 cup milk

1 tsp turmeric

Turmeric is a storehouse of biologically active ingredients! It contains up to 75% curcumin, which prevents wrinkles, pigmentation, improves skin elasticity and immunity by acting on T- and B-lymphocytes.

Herbal decoctions

Almost any decoction of medicinal herbs can be used for cosmetic ice. We recommend trying yourself as an alchemist and using chamomile, linden, raspberry leaves, marigold flowers, sage, St. John's wort, parsley, yarrow, hops and other useful herbs!