Features of washing with ice

Rubbing your face with ice cubes has a beneficial effect on the skin, as the contrast procedure increases blood circulation and stimulates cell development. This, in turn, leads to the renewal of the skin. Ice cubes act as a massager, and if they are prepared from useful components, the effect is only enhanced.

In this article, we will give some useful recipes, as well as tell you when it is best not to overuse your face with ice.

Ice cubes will help remove puffiness, bags under the eyes, regular washing procedures will strengthen the blood vessels in the eye area and relieve you of black circles around them.

However, a contrast massage will be useful to almost everyone, since its regular performance in the morning tones the facial muscles (with the exception of those with active rosacea, such people first need to strengthen the capillaries).

Washing with ice is recommended only in the morning; those for whom the procedure is suitable, does not cause a negative reaction, can do it up to twice a day. Here the approach is individual, but the main condition must always be observed: at the very beginning, you need to thoroughly cleanse the skin, since ice can clog the pores.

Ice not only refreshes the face, but also improves sleep. Here are some more benefits of the contrast procedure.

• Ice cubes can help fight acne. It is enough to wrap them in a clean cloth and press on the affected area for 4–5 minutes.

• Women will love the wrinkle reduction effect. For this, the procedure is carried out daily, affecting the skin of the face for no longer than a minute, and then immediately apply a moisturizer. Premature aging is not a threat to you if you take this action as a habit.

Ice constricts blood vessels, so in case of skin inflammation, you can not run to the pharmacy, but use ready-made cubes from the freezer. They will not only reduce swelling, but also redness. After that the inflammatory process will slow down and stop.

There is no unequivocal answer to the question whether the ice washing procedure is beneficial or harmful to the skin. Among cosmetologists and dermatologists, there are different opinions on this matter: some believe that you need to temper your face and carry out contrasting washing in the morning, because it is useful, others oppose, believing that it only does harm.

A division of opinion exists among women who have tried this hardening. For some, ice washings cause delight for a long period, and they start every morning with such a procedure, others were less fortunate, after the first time they had to recover for a long time.

Consider the pros:

• ice baths for the face will help you wake up faster;
• such a contrasting washing narrows the pores, and this is a big plus for owners of oily skin;
• ice cubes activate blood circulation and stimulate metabolic processes in the skin;
• puffiness will disappear from the face, the likelihood of the appearance of a capillary mesh on the face will decrease;
• after the morning procedure with ice, the body will appear cheerful, and the face will have a natural blush.

Negative consequences after such a cool massage:

• first of all, temperature drops are stress for the skin;
• during the procedure, vasospasm occurs, tissue fluids leave, and the pores close, which leads to a malnutrition of the epidermis;
• after such a procedure, peeling may begin or red spots may appear, ice dries the skin;
• it is better for owners of dry and normal skin to refrain from frequent washing with ice, since they can get the opposite effect - blocking sweat and sebaceous glands after a temperature drop will lead to a loss of skin elasticity, its aging and wilting;
• it is necessary to abandon such a procedure for those who have vessels close to the surface, so as not to provoke rosacea due to thin skin.

After a couple of such washings, you will understand whether it suits you or not. And if you feel that overall vivacity has increased, but the skin has consequences, it is better to find other ways to cheer up in the morning and get a burst of energy than create an additional problem on your face later.

The composition of the ice cube plays a key role in washing. It can be ordinary water but always boiled or mineral without gas, not from the tap.

Basic rules for washing your face with ice.

• Drive the cube along different parts of the face until melting begins, while avoiding hypothermia of the skin... Keep the cube in one area for no more than 15 seconds; the whole procedure lasts from 3 to 5 minutes. So gradually you will get used to the lowered temperature and contrast effect.
• Greasy cream applied before washing will protect the upper layer of the epidermis.
• In order to tighten the second chin, it is also advised to walk on ice for this part. Wipe the entire face, do not hold the cube in the frontal and nasal parts, so as not to catch a cold.
• Upon completion of washing excess moisture from the face is blotted out with a soft towel or napkin and a nourishing cream is applied... Some people prefer natural drying, but after that it is also better to nourish the skin.

You need to monitor the condition of the skin - if there are no negative manifestations, washing can be carried out twice a day, while it is worth remembering hypothermia and not delaying the procedure. When washing with ice in the morning, do not press on the skin; movements should be soft and smooth.

You can wrap ice in gauze and massage along all massage lines of the face, moving from the center of the chin to the earlobe, from the bases of the mouth to the auricles, from the wings of the nose to the temporal part. Ice can be made in different shapes and with different ingredients.

The most common option is washing with cucumber cubes. For a long time, cucumber, like aloe, has been considered beneficial for the face. Ice is made from the juice of these ingredients. Some people dilute it with water to increase portions. Such cold formulations of the bath will relieve peeling and help small wounds to heal.

But frozen herbal teas are no less popular.

• With chamomile - the chamomile infusion is filtered and poured into forms, an excellent antiseptic is obtained, regular use of ice with such a composition will help the skin not to fade for a long time. This is a universal composition for washing.
• With mint - the recipe is the same as with chamomile, only mint ice will bring great benefits in the area of ​​skin cleansing, pores will clog less in summer, there will always be a blush on the cheeks from such washing.
• With horsetail - used to relieve fatigue. Grass (2 tablespoons) is poured with half a liter of boiling water and brought to a boil. The broth is cooled, poured into molds. Cubes with such a composition will surely return the skin to a healthy look and freshness.

Other plants are also suitable: calendula, parsley, tea (preferably green). Wash with ice from freshly prepared berry and fruit juices, only necessarily take into account allergic features.

You can learn about the benefits and contraindications of washing with ice from the following video.