Ice Facials?

Makeup artists and estheticians alike believe in the power of cryotherapy. Or an ice facial, simply put. Many advise clients to sweep ice cubes over their face to reduce redness, shrink puffiness, reduce pore size and ultimately tighten the skin - essentially, cryotherapy for the face.

Using ice has immediate sculpting effects like firmer and tighter skin. This is achieved because the coldness from the ice causes a “cold shock” to the skin. This causes blood vessels to constrict, firming and tightening the skin.

Now don‘t just grab an ice cube out your freezer. Instead invest in a cryotherapy specific tool. Most ice globes on the market contain a gel-like substance that cools to a low temperature. However, they are not damaging to the skin in the same way that holding an ice cube to your face can be. Excessive exposure to cold temperatures can lead to frostbite in the skin or damage to underlying fat.

Once you’ve found the perfect cryotherapy tool for you, store it in your freezer, and before each use run it under room temperature water to remove any frost that may have built up. Let it sit and dry for about five minutes, then begin by applying a moisturizing serum or facial oil to create a slip on the skin. Glide your tool from your chin up to your ears, repeating this motion along the bottom half of your face. Then bring the tool up to your forehead and sweep the tool down towards your ears repeating this motion across the top half of your face. It’s recommended to repeat each section five to ten times. And that’s it! Now, pick up your cryotherapy tool and be on your way to smooth, tight, firm skin!