Applying ice to an area of the body for health purposes is known as cold therapy, or cryotherapy. It’s routinely used in the treatment of contusion injuries to:
- ease pain by temporarily reducing nerve activity
- lessen swelling by reducing blood flow
- speed up functional recovery by promoting soft tissue healing
Proponents of ice facials, or “skin icing,” suggest that it can be used to:
- eliminate puffiness, especially around the eyes
- reduce oiliness
- ease acne
- soothe sunburn
- reduce swelling and inflammation, including rashes and insect bites
- reduce signs of aging, such as wrinkles
- boost the skin’s healthy glow
How to apply ice to your face:
Advocates of ice facials suggest rolling four or five ice cubes in a soft cotton cloth. They then recommend using the covered ice cubes to gently massage your face with circular motions for a minute or two.
The circular massage can be performed a few times every day on your:
- jawline
- chin
- lips
- nose
- cheeks
- forehead
Ice for puffy eyes
The Mayo Clinic suggests that you can reduce bags under your eyes by applying a cold compress to the area with mild pressure for a few minutes. Proponents of ice facials suggest using ice cubes made of water or a caffeinated drink such as tea or coffee.
Ice for acne
Advocates of using skin icing to treat acne suggest it can slow down inflammation and minimize skin pores to reduce excessive oil production.
Ice doesn’t have to be frozen water
Some advocates of natural healing suggest replacing the water in your ice cubes with other ingredients, such as aloe Vera and green tea. Anecdotal evidence suggests that ice cubes made with these ingredients can fine-tune the facial treatment for specific conditions.
Aloe ice
Anecdotal evidence suggests that frozen aloe maintains its healing powers and can soothe sunburn and acne. Proponents of this practice say that if you don’t have frozen aloe, you can apply aloe gel to your skin before doing your regular ice facial.Read More..
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