Summertime! Keep your skin happy with cold therapy

Rubbing ice on the body, known as cold therapy or cryotherapy has many various advantages. This therapy is prominently used to ease swelling by reducing blood flow and easing the pain.
A dominant use of ice is to nourish the skin and enhance beauty. You may have heard of its use to reduce tanning, but there are more benefits of this natural therapy. So here are some advantages of using ice on the face-

Reduce swellings, tenderness and puffiness

We all are aware that rubbing ice on injury does wonder and the same it does for the face. The cooling effect helps an individual drain excess fluids from the lymphatic system. That as a result helps decrease facial puffiness.

Reduce the signs of ageing

One can not remove the signs of ageing but we can do something to control it. That is to rub the ice on your face. Regular messaging ice on the face helps to produce better blood flow that automatically enhances the skin’s glow.

Exfoliate

 Rubbing your face with a milk ice cube is a natural exfoliator. Milk provides lactic acid to the body that helps clear all the dead skin cells. The cooling effect enhances the radiance and natural glow.

Prevent acne

ts anti-inflammatory property helps to reduce acne. Rubbing ice helps to calm the inflamed area and reduces the size of pores. It also decreases the production of sebum which is the main cause of acne. Massaging the face with ice before applying skincare products. Increases the absorption of skin products.

Reduce oiliness

Oily skin is also one of the causes of pimples. Rubbing ice on the skin helps reduce the oiliness on the face. Controlled oil production helps skin to glow.

How to use ice for the face(Pro Tips):
There are many different ways to use ice but experts suggest using 4-5 ice cubes on the face covered with a cotton cloth. Make sure the cloth is clean.

• Rub the ice in a circular motion on the chin, jaw, forehead and cheeks.
• Make sure that your face is clean before applying ice.
• One can also use other ingredients such as aloe vera and green tea instead of water for nutritional benefits.