Beauty Benefits of Ice Cubes: 7 Ways This Simple Household Item Can Help in Achieving Glowing Skin

People love beauty hacks, and why not, when simple kitchen ingredients can save up a lot of money and can help you achieve the desired results. But there is one such product that is quite underrated when it comes to applying on skin - ice cubes. Not only does ice help you cool down from within but also it creates a soothing effect on the skin. From being a natural primer before applying makeup to cooling down the acne on oily skin, ice cubes have several benefits. Below we discuss about the beauty benefits of ice cubes.

Water benefits skin in many ways, but it is surprising to know that frozen water has many uses in beauty care if applied properly. Shahnaz Husain, founder, Chairperson and Managing Director of The Shahnaz Husain Group, lists down some ways to use ice cubes:

1. Closes Pores: It helps to shrink the pores and even stops sweating for a while. Yes, rubbing ice on the skin does have benefits, but one should remember not to apply ice directly on the skin because it can damage the capillaries. Wrap ice cubes in a clean cloth and then apply it on the face gently for a few seconds at a time. This should be done after cleansing. It can refresh the skin and even add glow.

2. Natural Primer: To make your foundation last during the hot and humid season, first cleanse the skin and then apply an astringent toner, using cotton wool. After a few minutes, wrap an ice cube in a clean cloth and apply it on the skin for a few seconds at a time. This helps to close the pores.

3. Reduces Redness: Ice applications are also helpful in dealing with acne conditions. If acne eruptions look red and inflamed, ice would help the condition to subside.

4. Reduces Inflammation: If there is any injury with swelling, we have heard how an ice pack reduces the inflammation and relieves pain. The same principle can be applied to reduce puffy eyes. Again wrap the ice cube in a clean cloth and apply under the eyes for a few seconds at a time.

The skin under the eyes is very thin and this can result in broken capillaries, if you apply the ice for longer periods. After threading or even waxing, ice applications do help. Aashmeen Munjaal of Star Salon and Academy also has some inputs to share:

5. Natural Cleanser & Toner: Rub the cubes over your face properly and leave them for 20 minutes and then rinse. It works as a great cleanser and toner if used twice daily. If you have dry skin, add two to three almonds to this paste and it will be a boon for your skin.

6. Reduces Oiliness:  For oily skin, add lime juice odicolon to the cube. It keeps your skin odour-free and well nourished. You can also use it for underarms as it helps controlling the excessive sweat and odour.

7. Soothe Sunburns: If your skin is patchy or is sunburnt, you can use aloe vera cubes to cure and nourish your skin. You can add jasmine or neem oil which are very good for skin. Just take one cube and rub it over your neck, knuckles and elbows and leave for 15 to 20 minutes to remove dark cells and tanning.

Now that you know the several benefits of using ice on skin, go grab some ice cubes from your freezer and start with one of these beauty regimes. Achieve glowing and refreshed skin in no time and for absolutely at zero cost. Try one of these methods and let us know in comments if it worked for you.

(With IANS inputs)

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