Author: Shrimanti
On a hot, bright day, wouldn’t you like a simple solution that will leave your skin glowing and keep it clear? Ice cubes may be used for a lot more than just chilling the water in our drinks; they can also be utilised to keep us looking and feeling good with facial icing.
Simple and inexpensive DIY ice cube recipes can easily take the place of all those nutritious detox drinks and pricey skin care products. Using these incredible and potent ice cubes, you can also attempt cryotherapy at home, which will undoubtedly make your skin glow.
FACIAL ICING RECIPES
Rose water and Tea tree
Rose water has anti-inflammatory properties that help to combat puffiness and redness while it soothes and cools the skin and adds a healthy glow to it. Due to its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial qualities, tea tree oil is a popular alternative for treating acne. It is said to reduce inflammation, and redness. You could even get smooth, clear skin by preventing and reducing acne scarring.
How to make it?
- To 1 cup of rose water add a few drops of tea tree oil. Mix well.
- Pour it into an ice-cube tray and freeze.
After washing your face, gently rub the cubes for a few mins and let it air dry. Do not rinse off.
Green Tea and Basil
Green tea has potent antibacterial properties that can be used to treat acne and unclog pores. The polyphenols attack bacterial membranes and prevent infection, making it an effective remedy for treating the bacterial proliferation that causes acne. By reducing inflammation, basil leaves anti-inflammatory qualities reduce pimple swelling.
- Add two green tea bags to the boiling water and let it brew.
- Ground tulsi/basil leaves with mortar and pestle.
- In 1 cup of green tea add 1 tbsp of paste of tulsi. Mix it.
- Pour it into an ice tray and freeze.
After washing your face, gently rub the cubes for a few mins and let it air dry. Do not rinse off.
Rice Water
A crucial component of Japanese skincare products is rice water. Protein, starch, and antioxidants found in it aid in skin repair and radiance.
How to make it?
- After giving the rice a thorough rinse to remove any impurities, combine it with twice as much filtered water and keep it at room temperature for 5-5 hours.
- Pour this fermented rice water in an ice cube tray and freeze it.
After washing your face, gently rub the cubes for a few mins and let it air dry. Do not rinse off.
Rosehip Cinnamon Cubes
Cinnamon helps to reduce fine wrinkles by plumping the skin, and rosehip contains vitamin C and E, which helps to reduce skin inflammation and also restore skin brightness.
How to make it?
- 2 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of rosehip should be combined with 1 cinnamon stick that has been finely chopped or powdered is fine too. This water should be heated until they turn to brownish-orange color.
- Pour it into an ice tray and freeze.
After washing your face, gently rub the cubes for a few mins and let it air dry. Do not rinse off.
Tomato
Dull skin, pores, uneven skin tone, and pimples can all be treated with tomato ice cubes. Tomato is beneficial to our skin. It offers any skin type a natural glow and brightness thanks to Vitamin C and antioxidants found in it.
How to make it?
- Add 2 ripe tomatoes in a blender.
- Grind them to a smooth paste.
- Pour this mixture into an ice cube tray.
- Freeze it for a few hours.
- Rub an ice cube on the face.
- Leave it for 5 minutes.
- Wash it off with cold water.
Coffee Ice cubes
Coffee is more than simply a drink; it’s a treasure trove of essential revitalising ingredients that are surprisingly beneficial to the skin. It de-puffs skin and adds a healthy glow. Great for a morning wake-me-up for the skin and also great as a pre makeup treatment.
How to make it?
- Boiling water should be used to brew two tablespoons of coffee. Await cooling.
- Pour it into an ice tray and freeze.
After washing your face, gently rub the cubes for a few mins. Rinse off the residue.
Turmeric Milk Ice Cubes
One of the most important and beneficial components of milk is lactic acid. In addition to giving your skin a much-needed moisturization, it also helps in reducing acne spots, preventing pigmentation, and giving you an even toned, more natural glow with the help of turmeric.
How to make it?
- 1/4 cup of water and a pinch of turmeric to be added to 3/4 cup of milk.
- Pour it into an ice tray and freeze.
Before washing your face, gently rub the cubes for a while and then leave it alone for 20 to 30 minutes before rinsing off.
Green Tea Ice Cubes
Antioxidants in green tea make it a fantastic remedy for acne, bags under the eyes, and early aging. It not only helps your body detoxify itself and burn excess fat, but it also keeps your skin healthy and youthful.
How to make it?
- Add two tea bags to the boiling water and let them brew.
- Pour the tea into an ice-cube tray after allowing it to cool.
- Enjoy the benefits of the tea after it has been frozen. Rub on facial skin after cleansing and do not rinse off.
Cucumber Ice cubes
A combination of lemon and cucumber serves as a decent toner for your skin. It contains excellent antioxidants that naturally cleanse and brighten your skin.
How to make it?
- Cucumber can be puréed in a blender. add lemon juice to it.
- Pour it into an ice-cube tray and freeze.
- After washing your face, gently rub the cubes for a few mins. Rinse off the residue.
Aloe vera and Basil Ice cubes
Basil, a strong antioxidant, calms the skin while aloe vera eliminates excess oil and treats acne. This soothing combination of chilly delight is also a fantastic sunburn treatment.
How to make it?
- Take a few basil leaves and crush them in a cup of water.
- Mix two tablespoons of aloe vera gel.
- Fill an ice cube tray with the mixture, and then allow it to freeze.
After washing your face, gently rub the cubes for a few mins. Rinse off the residue.
BENEFITS OF FACIAL ICING
1. Treats and stops acne
Facial icing has anti-inflammatory effects, which assist to lessen and treat acne, are among its finest qualities. It reduces the size of your pores and relaxes and soothes sensitive skin. Additionally, it lessens the overproduction of sebum, which is the primary cause of acne.
2. Secret to healthy skin
We all want skin that is vibrant and glowing. Applying ice to your face brightens and increases blood flow to your skin. Additionally, it provides vital nutrients and vitamins and raises the level of oxygen in the skin. Because capillaries are constrained, massaging an ice cube on your face also increases the absorption of your skincare products. When icing is done just before makeup, it makes makeup long-lasting
3. Reduce eye puffiness
Although there are many potential causes of puffy eyes, lack of sleep and eye strain are the most common ones. Cold therapy by doing facial icing helps improve blood circulation and reduce any puffiness.
4. Reduces aging symptoms
While you cannot stop the aging process, you can manage it in order to age gracefully. A fantastic approach to delay and avoid the appearance of premature aging on the skin is to regularly use ice cubes for skin. Your skin pores are tightened and your blood circulation is improved.
5. Helps makeup to stay longer
Most of the rest of the world, particularly in the West, is attempting to adopt Korean beauty practices, particularly Korean sheer makeup, and Korean glass skincare. Ice water facials are a staple in Korean beauty. Using this method, you dunk your face in ice water for three to four minutes, pat your skin dry, and then apply makeup. You’ll notice that your makeup lasts a lot longer.
5. Reduce enlarged pores
Open enlarged pores cause a great problem when it comes to acne. Dirt and oil accumulate in enlarged pores and cause pimples, blackheads, or whiteheads. Ice has a skin-tightening effect, which helps minimize enlarged pores and also stimulates blood circulation.
Note-
- Patch test beforehand to make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients used in any facial icing recipes.
- Use organic ingredients for the best results.
- Do not expect instant results as skincare or hair care needs dedication and consistency.
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