From TikTok videos to beauty trends, you’ve probably heard lots of beauty gurus rave about the seemingly endless benefits of skin icing. Could this DIY beauty hack be the ultimate skincare solution for you? We’ve got the inside scoop. Read on to learn how to safely ice your face, as well as the benefits that you should (and shouldn’t!) expect from this simple at-home treatment.
How to Ice Your Face
Wrap an ice cube in a cloth and apply it to each section of your face for 10 to 15 minutes. Rub the ice cube around your face for 20 to 30 minutes before drying your face with a towel or letting your skin air dry. Alternatively, dip your face in a bowl of ice water for 10 to 15 seconds at a time. Repeat 5 to 10 times.
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Expert Q&A
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QuestionIs ice good for your skin?Joanna Kula is a Licensed Esthetician, Owner and Founder of Skin Devotee Facial Studio in Philadelphia. With over 10 years of experience in skincare, Joanna specializes in transformative facial treatments to help clients achieve a lifetime of healthy, beautiful, and radiant skin. She is also a contributing author for the prestigious Les Nouvelles Esthetiques & Spa magazine and has been featured in a number of magazines including InStyle.Because ice soothes irritation, skin icing can also reduce acne and blemishes. Furthermore, it can treat inflammation associated with sprains, strains, and injuries.
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QuestionWhat are the benefits of an ice cube facial on your face?Janice TiepermanCommunity AnswerIce (and cold temperatures in general) can help reduce puffiness in your face (similar to how ice helps after a bad injury). It can also help with acne breakouts.
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QuestionCould it help with wrinkles?Janice TiepermanCommunity AnswerThere's no hard evidence that links skin icing with any wrinkle-reducing or anti-aging benefits. However, a lot of the evidence supporting facial icing is anecdotal to begin with, so feel free to give it a try and see if you notice any results!
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Warnings
- Always wrap up the ice before applying it to your skin. Frostbite can start setting in if your skin temperature drops beneath 32 °F (0 °C). [27] X Research sourceThanks
References
- ↑ https://dermcollective.com/ice-facials/
- ↑ https://www.beaumont.org/health-wellness/blogs/when-to-use-ice-and-when-to-use-heat-for-aches-and-pains
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_QnJJOjJwYo
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- ↑ https://www.skincare.com/expert-advice/ask-the-expert/ice-facial
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25860384/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6-34AMl9GU&t=0m13s
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/care/face-washing-101
- ↑ https://www.andersonsobelcosmetic.com/blog/get-the-most-out-of-skin-icing-with-these-top-tips/
- ↑ https://dermcollective.com/ice-facials/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6-34AMl9GU&t=13s
- ↑ https://dermcollective.com/ice-facials/
- ↑ https://dermcollective.com/ice-facials/
- ↑ https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/how-to-get-rid-of-bags-under-your-eyes
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/facial-icing/
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/facial-icing/
- ↑ https://www.skincare.com/expert-advice/ask-the-expert/ice-facial
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-to-shrink-pores/
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25654195/
- ↑ https://dermcollective.com/ice-facials/
- ↑ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/ice-facials-treatment-science
- ↑ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/ice-facials-treatment-science
- ↑ https://www.rosacea.org/rosacea-review/2016/spring/q-a-skin-sensitivity-ice-cubes
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/facial-icing/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg0Dijp8ejc&t=2m14s
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/routine/healthier-looking-skin
- ↑ https://dermcollective.com/ice-facials/