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.
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| Ice Cube Wikimedia Commons by Anderson Mancini |
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.
