The real science behind using ice as a facial is that it makes the blood rise to the surface, soothes the surface, tightens the skin, and gives the skin a rosy glow. The whole method is called face ice or skin ice.
When vaporized nitrogen is used to cool the skin, it is called cryotherapy treatment. This technique was first developed in Japan in 1978 by rheumatologist, Dr. Toshima Yamaguchi. The treatment was mainly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, but now it is widely used to revitalize the skin, in migraine pain, in the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases, etc.
Cryotherapy is a machine-operated, non-invasive treatment device that pumps liquid nitrogen into the face or body. It brightens skin, tightens pores, plumps lips, and effectively reduces the appearance of fine lines or age spots in just 15 minutes.
The best part of the cryotherapy treatment is that it can also be easily done over the makeup face.
Targeted areas
Cryotherapy is not only done on the face, scalp and neck, but sometimes it is also done on other parts of the body. As it gives other benefits in addition to brightening the skin, it helps to reduce pain and discomfort. When it’s done on the body, it’s called whole-body cryotherapy.
benefits of face ice
Facial ice comes with a pack full of skin benefits. Dr. Geetika Mittal Gupta, Board Certified Celebrity Dermatologist and Director and Founder of ISAAC LUXE Clinics, shares some benefits of face ice on the skin.
As an anti-inflammatory agent
Inflammation anywhere in the body requires ice to reduce inflammation. The same principle applies to facial skin. Glaze coating reduces signs of inflammation such as redness, swelling, etc., and provides aesthetic benefits.
Ice facials help people dealing with rosacea and acne by calming triggers caused by inflammatory agents.
Soothes and softens blemishes:
Icing calms and soothes irritated, helps reduce acne swelling and redness. It helps to get rid of puffy and puffy face so acne ointments work well. Helps give you radiant and glowing skin.
Pore size reduction:
Facial ice helps in shrinking pore size to get rid of clogged pores caused by debris and excess sebum and provides smoother skin.
skin exfoliation
Cryotherapy helps to exfoliate dead skin cells and promote new cell growth, providing even skin tone.
Other benefits
It has proven beneficial for alleviating migraine symptoms and arthritis pain, treating mood disorders, freezing cancer cells, and potentially reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.