Is ice on the face really effective?

According to experts, there is no scientific evidence that proves the effect of skin beauty of this therapy in addition to reducing swelling of the eye and inflammation ofacne.

Reducing acne

Acne occurs when the hair follicles under the skin are blocked by oil and dead skin cells.The most common acne among teenagers but sometimes also in adults.

Cooling therapy is a natural acne treatment, using extremely cold temperatures to help the body recover and reduce inflammation.Although the ice on acne skin is not the same as the use of specialized equipment to treat other skin conditions, the mechanism of using cold temperature for treatment is still the same.

Before trying this method, consult a dermatologist because ice may not help improve all types of acne.

Cold ice can help reduce puffiness (Photo: Verywell Health)

Reduce swelling in the eye

Eye swelling or puffiness can be formed for many causes, including aging, genetics and allergies.They may also appear due to lack of sleep.One way to reduce eye swelling is to apply something cold on the eyes that can help reduce inflammation and blood circulation, thereby reducing swelling under the eyes.

If you use ice to reduce eye swelling, you should use a stone bag instead of a stone.Close your eyes and put the stone bag on your eyes for a few minutes.

Aloe vera

Aloe has been used for sunburned skin conditions, in addition to helping to heal wounds and acne.Aloe can be frozen or put it on the skin before performing a cooling therapy.If you use the processed aloe product in the market, always follow the instructions and recommendations on the packaging.

Frozen green tea, aloe or fruits containing vitamin C on the face will bring positive effects (Photo: Dreamstime)

Green tea stone

Green tea is famous for health benefits.For skin, green tea can help treat acne, aging, or redness.Green tea is said to help skin regenerate tissue and heal damage.

In addition, green tea contains caffeine, the ingredients are used in many skin care products because of the vascular effect (narrowing the blood vessels).You can frozen thin green tea into ice cubes or place a cooling green tea bag on the skin (especially under the eyes) to enjoy its benefits.

Experts recommend that people with sensitive skin or just cosmetic surgery without using ice on the face.

(According to Hearty Soul)