Skin Care by Ice Cubes

The use of ice cubes for skincare in summer and rainy season could bring surprising results. It is better to start the use of ice cubes to give relief to the skin from the problems of and humid climate.

Here are few to get the shining and healthy skin by the use of ice cubes.

Ice Cube
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1. Pores and Tan

Generally the problem of open pores and skin tan appear in summer. In such cases freeze the paste of potato, cucumber, and tomato in an ice tray and get the ice cubes.

These cubes are very beneficial for the skin and are the best options of face cleanser and toner.

Rub the cubes on the face and let the contents remain on the face for about 20 minutes. Wash the face and repeat the process twice a day.

For dry skin a paste of 2 or 3 almonds could be added to the above ingredients.

2. Oily Skin and Odor

Add lime juice in water and prepare the ice cubes. Rubbing the skin with the ice cubes gives relief from oily skin. It helps to remove the skin odor, especially from the armpits.

3. Sunburn Patches and Dead Cells

Use the ice cubes made from Aloe Vera, if the skin has become patchy due to sunburn. A few drops of Jasmine oil or Margosa or Neem oil could also be added to the paste of Aloe Vera before freezing. It is very effective to repair skin damages.

Rub this ice cube on face, neck, elbows for 15 to 20 minutes to remove the skin tan along with the dark and dead cells. 

4. Swollen Eyes

Prepare the ice cubes pack with milk and green tea for swollen eyes. Rub the cubes around the eyes for 10 minutes and dry it with a clean towel.

5. Acne Pores

Ice cubes are effective on acne pores too. Use the ice cubes continuously for some time and thereafter go for regular use.

6. South Waxing

The men and women both use waxing to get rid of unwanted hair. But proper care of skin is necessary during and after the process of waxing.

The use of ice cubes is very beneficial after waxing, especially if the skin is very sensitive. 

Rub the ice cubes on the skin after waxing to soothe the bruised skin and to remove the redness.

7.  Makeup Base

In rainy season the makeup does not last long due to humidity. On the other hand, sweating too spoils the makeup in summer.  So the use of ice cubes before the application of makeup is advisable. Wash the skin clean and apply the astringent toner with a cotton bud. Thereafter wrap the ice cubes in a clean cotton cloth and gently place it on the skin without rubbing for 10- 15 minutes.   

Precautions

• Wash and clean the face before the use of ice cubes.
• The water used to prepare the ice cubes should not be hard. 
• Use distilled or RO water, which is not hard.
• The use of hard water could create patches on the soft skin.
• Avoid the use of ice cubes for more than 15 minutes.