Ice Bath Facial: The Affordably Cool Hack That Beautifies Your Skin
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The “ice bath facial” — is the latest chilly facial that’s quite possibly the cheapest anti-puff tool on the ‘market.’
Loved by dermatologists and celebrities like Bella Hadid and Kourtney Kardashian.
It’s quite possibly the easiest way to depuff and brighten skin in the morning.
Cryotherapy or cold water therapy has been flooding (or freezing) our Instagram feeds.
Fans of submitting their faces and bodies to ultra-low temperatures preach the psychological and skin benefits — and say it far outweighs the initial impact one feels.
One study found that swimming in cold water was linked to less tension, fatigue, and helped to boost mood and energy levels.
The “ice bath facial” — is the latest chilly facial that’s quite possibly the cheapest anti-puff tool on the ‘market.’
The technique is unsurprisingly extremely simple to achieve at home and has become a popular morning ritual for better-looking skin.
And for once, this isn’t just a viral influencer trend... there’s science behind this simple hack!
What is an ice facial?
The concept is straightforward.
Grab a clean bowl big enough to put your face in, and fill it with ice and water.
Take a DEEP breath, then submerge your face into the bowl anywhere between 5 and 20 seconds, repeating this four or five times..
Benefits of Ice Facial For Your Glow Game
When our skin is exposed to the cold there’s a vacuum-like effect that happens -
it constricts the blood vessels in your face, which pumps your lymph nodes.
🧊 Reduces puffiness, redness and inflammation
🧊 Boosts circulation for radiant, glowing skin
🧊 Enhances skin tone by tightening facial tissues
🧊 Minimizes the appearance of enlarged pores.
🧊 Makes you feel good
The final takeaway
Ice bath facials are a fast way to de-puff your face, and destress your mind in the morning.
It can make you look tighter, brighter and more radiant! Perfect to do before events to reduce pore size and refresh your skin.
It’s not recommended to perform more than once per day.
When incorporating ice into your skincare routine, start out by gently cleansing your face, then perform your ice bath facial. Dry your skin and follow up with Qure LED Light Therapy, to boost your skin health, then apply remaining skincare.
If you decide to take the plunge, try shorter periods of time to avoid irritating skin. If you have known skin or health conditions, it is best to consult a doctor before trying this home remedy.
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