Hello everyone, my dear girls. Half of the summer has passed, and I don’t know about you, but I didn’t even notice that it was summer, because the weather was like the beginning of autumn (although some were luckier). The body also feels that something has gone wrong, and yesterday I noticed that dark circles began to appear under my eyes, and my facial skin began to lose tone. And of course, like a true woman, I became hysterical about this.
I decided to use proven methods of struggle. Of course, the easiest thing would be to go to a salon, to see professionals. This is very good, but this is a different story, because sometimes I don’t have enough time to eat, and I generally keep quiet about visiting salons. So, meet my memoirs about the benefits and harms of wiping your face with ice.
You should definitely read this article if you, like me, are a fan of all sorts of interesting things on the topic of beauty and love to try everything new.
The benefits of rubbing
First, let's determine whether wiping your face with ice is beneficial. This procedure is especially relevant in the summer, because when else, if not in the summer, can you go somewhere in nature and pick up useful herbs, but here, of course, this is also not my case, due to lack of time, so, I used herbs purchased at the pharmacy.
Well, that’s true, looking ahead, now let’s get back to the benefits of wiping your face with ice and put all the aspects in order:
- Ice tones and invigorates the skin, this is especially necessary for our skin after sleep.
- Cold influence improves blood circulation, and, in connection with this, metabolic processes increase
- Ice is an additional source of skin hydration
- The right combination of elements is effective in the treatment of acne, pimples, and for reducing pores and normalizing the functioning of the sebaceous glands
- Rubbing your face with chamomile cubes effectively relieves redness and soothes irritated skin.
- The skin becomes soft and tender
- If you wipe your face with ice cubes every day, you can eliminate fine wrinkles, dark circles under the eyes and swelling
- Rubbing will help improve your complexion and create a beautiful glow
Healing chamomile
Rejuvenation and healing of the skin using ice with chamomile for the face is based on the benefits of this amazing plant - the undisputed leader in a long list of medicinal herbs. What does science know about him?
- This is a powerful natural antiseptic. The most valuable part of the flower is chamazulene. It has anti-inflammatory, protective properties, is part of the antioxidant group of substances that prevent oxidative processes in cells, and, therefore, premature aging.
- Biologically active compounds in the plant decoction (infusion) pull decay products of cellular metabolism from the skin, adsorb and remove toxins.
- People have always used chamomile as a whitening agent - to remove freckles and eliminate pigmentation.
- An extract from flowers has a sedative property, it soothes, relieves skin irritation, itching, and allergic manifestations.
- The frozen extract nourishes the cold-stimulated epithelium with vitamins A, C, and microelements.
- Thanks to the flavonoids contained in the flower, it protects the skin from harmful ultraviolet radiation and prevents the destructive effects of radiation.
Disadvantages of rubbing, contraindications
Of course, you and I all know that nothing is ideal in this world, and for every plus there is a minus. Therefore, I consider it necessary to tell you about the negative aspects of wiping your face with ice, and contraindications:
- Washing with ice puts your skin under extreme stress and makes it more sensitive.
- Rubbing can lead to metabolic disorders
- Ice dries out the skin, which can lead to redness and flaking. This is why rubbing with ice is contraindicated for people with dry skin.
- Rubbing is very useful for oily skin types; people with dehydrated skin are strictly prohibited from wiping their face with ice, this can lead to loss of elasticity and early aging of the skin
- People who have thin skin and blood vessels located very close to the surface of the dermis should also avoid wiping, because the aggressive effects of ice can cause these vessels to burst and manifest themselves through the upper layer of skin
- Ice washes may cause insomnia for some people.
Strictly prohibited
If you have:
- Sensitive skin
- Sinusitis
- Colds
- Increased body temperature
- Allergy to cold
- Migraine
- Have herpes or sores
Contraindications for use
No matter how good the method is, it must be used with caution. Those who complain of the following diseases will have to find alternative care:
- rosacea;
- worsened inflammatory processes, an abundance of acne;
- acute respiratory infections;
- sinusitis;
- cerebral stroke;
- excessive skin sensitivity;
- very thin, dry skin;
- problems with blood vessels.
For more information about why not everyone can wipe their skin with ice cubes, watch the video:
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How to carry out the procedure correctly
As I have already said in some of my articles, in all my endeavors I choose myself or my husband as a guinea pig. This case was no exception, and I decided to try rubbing ice cubes with herbs on my face in the morning. Of course, to begin with, I studied in detail all kinds of information on the Internet, watched a whole bunch of videos and photos, and now I believe that it is my sacred duty to enlighten you in the details of preparing ice and wiping.
Let's see how to prepare the right ice, after rubbing it with which you will immediately feel that your skin is grateful to you, or, at least, does not curse you for constantly experimenting with it:
- It is best to use mineral water to make ice.
- Use only fresh and high-quality products. Here you will probably say that I wrote utter nonsense, because the basis of ice is water, and it certainly cannot be expired
I assure you, my dears, anything can happen in this world, so before making ice, make sure that the water you use has not been on the store shelf since it opened.
- Before freezing, carefully strain the infusions to remove small particles. After all, these particles can be anything: from a small insect - an innocent victim of the process of collecting herbs, to a thorn that can injure the skin of the face during wiping. Although, the option with insects is also not particularly impressive, and may discourage any desire to repeat the procedure
- Mix all components thoroughly before distributing into molds; all pieces of ice must be identical in composition
- It is best to use plastic or silicone containers, oh, how much silicone has become in our lives lately, isn’t it?
- It is recommended to store the cubes for no more than two weeks. They, of course, will not become moldy, but they will lose their freshness
How to wipe your face with ice cubes correctly
It is necessary to prepare ice cubes for your face in advance. To create them, you need to take:
- clean water;
- a special mold;
- a decoction of herbs or a small piece of fruit or berry.
In each cell of the mold you need to place a slice of the required product (strawberries, oranges, raspberries, cherries, etc.), fill everything with water. However, it is not recommended to take raw sheath fluid. The optimal solution would be mineral, filtered or settled water. By the way, instead of water, you can take a herbal decoction. Once the mold is full, leave it in the freezer. When the liquid turns into ice, you can begin the procedure. To do this, you need to take a frozen cube and wrap it in a cloth, then wipe your face along the massage lines. First, move from the middle of the forehead and nose to the temporal areas. After this, move from the corners of the lips and the central part of the chin to the earlobes. You should not ignore the upper eyelids, décolleté and neck area.
Important! There is no need to treat one area with ice for more than 2 seconds. Otherwise, instead of beautiful skin, you will get hypothermia.
Wiping Tips
Now let's talk about the wiping itself:
- It is best to carry out the procedure in the morning; it will very well invigorate skin cells that cannot wake up from hibernation. And, of course, don’t overdo it, you only need to wipe once a day
- Wipe your face with quick sliding movements
- After wiping, the face should dry naturally, no need to use a towel
- The neck and décolleté should also not be neglected, and when wiping your face, do not forget about them
- Do not do the procedure immediately before going outside, it is better to wait a while
- To wipe your face comfortably, wrap the ice in a napkin, so it will be comfortable to hold and will not slip off.
Options for preparing vitamin cubes
To prepare a classic version of chamomile ice for the face, you will need only 2 ingredients - clean, good quality water and whole or crushed flower baskets. Proportions – 1 tablespoon of raw materials per 200 gram glass of boiling water.
Pharmaceutical chamomile is poured with boiling water, the container is covered with a lid, left until the liquid cools completely, then filtered through cheesecloth or a fine sieve. The result is a transparent infusion of golden color. It is poured into a molded ice container and frozen.
To relieve fatigue and hydrate
Chamomile combines harmoniously with other herbs; mixing only enhances the healing effect. Ice made from chamomile decoction with the addition of rose hips and sage is suitable for wiping the face of those with dry, aging skin. To prepare 200 g of infusion, take a teaspoon of each type of raw material, the infusion time is half an hour.
This composition will prevent inflammation, nourish the epithelium with moisture, and improve turgor.
To eliminate peeling
If the skin is prone to peeling, it is recommended to add tea tree oil (3-4 drops per glass of liquid) to chamomile ice for the face immediately before freezing. Possible options are lavender oil, sandalwood, rosemary.
For whitening
If fighting freckles is on your agenda, prepare cubes with whitening properties. Chamomile itself has photoprotective properties, but if you add lemon juice (a quarter of the total volume) to the infusion, the whitening effect will only increase.
Anti acne
Chamomile ice for the face is used to get rid of acne. For this purpose, take baskets of chamomile and calendula flowers in equal proportions, for example 1 tablespoon each. The raw material is poured with 400 g of water, brought to a boil, then cooled and frozen.
The composition effectively dries problem areas and relieves inflammation.
Advice! Professional cosmetologists recommend storing ice cubes made from herbal infusions in the freezer for no more than 1–2 weeks. The initial amount of nutrients decreases over time, so it is better to prepare fresh infusions.
Recipes
Finally, we have reached the main part of the article, now I will share with you recipes for making ice. To begin with, I will say that I myself made ice with sage, and I can say that I saw a positive effect. Of course, some time passed before this. I rubbed my face for about two weeks, and then I began to notice that the skin around my eyes was becoming noticeably lighter, and the dark circles were gradually disappearing.
Thank heavens, my experiments on myself bore fruit, and I was not disappointed. So, somehow I got off track, let’s go back to the recipes and put them in order:
- Anti-acne ice: 30 ml. calendula decoction, 10 ml. aloe juice, 4 drops of bergamot essential oil. Stir well, combining all the elements, distribute into molds. Apply the prepared ice to the inflamed area for a few seconds
- Anti-wrinkle ice: 30 ml. cranberry juice, 20 ml. green tea, 10 ml olive oil. Combine berry juice with warm tea and essential oil.
- To eliminate swelling: 30 ml. chamomile decoction, potatoes, 5 ml. grape oils. Add the juice of one potato and moisturizing oil to the prepared herbal decoction.
- For dry skin. 30 ml cream, 6 drops of santhal ether, a pinch of ginger. Can be used in the evening, instead of cream
- For oily skin. 30 ml. chamomile decoction, 15 drops of apple cider vinegar, 5 ml. calendula oils
- For normal skin. 10 gr. marshmallow root, 5 gr. linden, 100 ml water, 10 ml flax oil
- For problematic skin. 20 ml. thyme decoction, 20 ml. plantain decoction, 15 ml. yogurt
- For hydration. 15 ml parsley juice, 30 ml water, 15 drops of tocopherol
- For sensitive skin. 10 gr. chamomile, 70 ml water, 10 ml peach oil
- For the skin around the eyes. 50 ml sage decoction, 5 ml avocado oil
- Against pigment spots and for whitening. 15 ml lemon juice, 100 ml plantain decoction, 5 ml apple juice
How to properly prepare a decoction
To ensure the optimal effect of chamomile ice, follow the proportions when preparing the decoction. You have several options at your disposal:
- 1 tbsp. l. dried flowers are poured into a ceramic or glass container that will not react with the resulting cosmetic product. Then the ingredient is poured into 1 glass of mineral-enriched water and placed on the stove. It is not recommended to use tap water as it is devoid of beneficial elements. The container is sent to a water bath (15 minutes), after which the contents are allowed to cool, filtered, poured into molds and frozen.
- The product in bags purchased at the pharmacy is poured with boiling water, removed after 15-20 minutes or according to the instructions on the package. Allow to cool and place in the freezer.
- Cooking will delight you with simplicity if you add 2 tsp. base component 1 cup boiling water. Cover the container with a towel, and after 30 minutes, filter the liquid. Next you need to cool, pour into molds and freeze.
If you want to enrich the composition or simply give the cubes a pleasant aroma, add 1 drop of essential oil to each compartment of the container.
Frozen broth will retain its properties for a week.
Drawing conclusions
Well, my dear girls, I told you about the latest beauty secrets. By the way, I added wiping with ice to the list of daily habits. Now I will be forever young and drunkenly beautiful. And now, as usual, let's chat with you about this topic, do you do ice cube rubs, and if you do, how often do you do this procedure?
I will be happy to read your comments, I will be glad to see new recipes that you have tested on yourself, well, I don’t always have to be a guinea pig, right? Let's talk and decide how to do this procedure correctly, what kind of ice to wipe your face with so as not to harm it, and so that it shines with beauty.
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Rubbing your face with ice - what's the point?
Women's forums on the Internet are full of rave reviews about the miraculous effect of the “ice wash.” For many women, this procedure has helped tighten the shape of the face, get rid of inflammation, even out skin tone and even prevent the appearance of facial wrinkles.
Is ice really that useful and how does our skin react to it? The positive effect of using ice is as follows: due to the thermal effect, the pores on the face narrow , blood rushes to the skin and begins to move more intensely through the vessels, strengthening them. In addition, together with the blood, nutrients reach the skin faster.
This is the meaning of home cryomassage. But this procedure still has a lot of advantages and certain nuances. We will talk about them below.
