Facial skin care involves a comprehensive and systematic approach. Ice for acne on the face helps remove the rash, rejuvenate the skin and regulate the functioning of the sebaceous glands. It is prepared on the basis of a herbal infusion with additional ingredients (vodka, iodine, fruit juice). It has a number of restrictions on use that should be taken into account before starting the procedure.
A little anatomy
A huge number of exocrine glands are localized on the surface of the skin. When these glands hyperfunction, they become blocked, resulting in inflammatory reactions. The skin area of an adult is about 2 m2. The structure of this body includes various elements:
- keratinoids;
- fibers;
- smooth muscle fibers;
- sweat and sebaceous glands;
- melanocytes;
- nerve fibers;
- lymphatic and blood vessels.
The skin consists of 3 layers:
- epidermis;
- dermis;
- hypodermis.
Epithelial cells in the skin are arranged in layers. The thickness of these layers in different parts of the body can vary over a significant range. The epidermis is the most resistant layer of the skin, performing a protective function.
Sebaceous glands, collagen, nerve and elastin fibers are localized in the dermis. The thickness of this layer varies in the range from 0.3 to 3 millimeters. The thickness of the hypodermis ranges from 0.2 to 10 centimeters. Adipose tissue plays a key role in thermoregulation, that is, it protects the body from hypothermia. A huge amount of nutritional compounds are localized in the hypodermis, which are deposited and consumed as needed.
Ice cubes. Cooking rules and small tricks for healthy facial skin
In the previous chapter, herbs were mentioned whose chemical composition has the most positive effects. Basically, their beneficial properties are similar, but there are also differences. We recommend that you alternate their use for best results.
This is necessary so that the skin does not have time to get used to a certain product.
The rules for preparing cubes are extremely simple. All ingredients must be fresh. Water is purified, herbal decoctions are filtered. It is better to use plastic molds. It is recommended to store ice cubes for no more than 2 weeks.
Etiology
The appearance of acne on the skin is associated with many external and internal reasons:
- hyperkeratosis;
- hormonal imbalance;
- dysfunction of lipid metabolism;
- polycystic ovary syndrome;
- emotional stress;
- hot and humid climate;
- excessive cleanliness;
- abuse of pills;
- genetic predisposition;
- squeezing pimples;
- excessive proliferation of bacteria in the follicular layer;
- diseases of the digestive canal;
- allergy;
- hyperfunction of the sebaceous glands;
- mechanical injuries;
- hepatitis, pancreatitis;
- teenage years;
- poor nutrition;
- taking certain medications;
- use of oily cosmetics;
- taking contraceptives;
- decreased immunity;
- active sweating;
- subcutaneous mite (demodex).
The benefits of ice
Regular use of cosmetic ice helps combat the following dermatological problems:
- Problem skin. Ice with added anti-inflammatory ingredients helps get rid of acne. It also helps eliminate age spots and lighten the skin if it contains plant extract with a whitening effect.
- Swelling of the face. Cryomassage using ice, which refers to the technique of cold exposure in combination with massage techniques, helps relieve swelling and eliminate bags and dark circles under the eyes.
- Oily skin. With this type of skin, increased sebum secretion is observed, accompanied by oily sheen and enlarged pores. Using ice helps reduce the activity of the sebaceous glands, tighten pores and eliminate oiliness.
- Age-related changes. Ice washing helps to start the process of cell regeneration, tightens the facial muscle, eliminates sagging, wrinkles and folds.
Cryomassage also has a hardening effect, teaching blood vessels to react faster to sudden temperature changes.
Mechanism of disease development
Acne develops due to the formation of sebaceous horn plugs (comedones) in the sebaceous ducts. These tumors block the normal functioning of the glands. As a result of this action, the pH of the skin shifts to the alkaline side. All of these changes contribute to the development of pyogenic microflora on the surface of the epidermis. Elements of acne can be inflammatory (pustules, papules) and non-inflammatory (comedones). Blackheads and pimples are most often observed in areas of the greatest accumulation of excretory glands (back, nose, forehead, chin). In modern medicine, there are four stages of acne development:
- Stage I. This form of acne is characterized by the appearance of single open and closed sebaceous-horn plugs on the skin;
- Stage II. The formation of multiple comedones with signs of the development of inflammatory reactions are the key symptoms of the abnormality;
- Stage III. This is a super-severe form of the disease. Symptoms of the disease appear in a more pronounced form compared to the stages described above;
- Stage IV. Characterized by a large number of papules, pustules, nodes and boils.
Traditional medicine methods
Many people think about how to get rid of acne and blackheads? What is better: drug therapy or using folk remedies at home? What is the most effective method? Before starting treatment, it is necessary to find the root cause of boils and acne. It is known that the formation of acne on the face is only an external disadvantage. Acne may indicate serious diseases of the digestive canal. Only a highly qualified specialist (cosmetologist or dermatologist) can identify the etiology of the appearance of acne on the face.
Most teenagers, in the struggle for a clean face without acne, try to get rid of them at home by squeezing. Under no circumstances should you do this! When squeezing acne, purulent exudate enters the deep layers of the dermis. This provokes the development of inflammatory reactions in the skin.
Treatment of boils using folk remedies is effective only for mild to moderate tissue damage. More severe forms of the disease require drug treatment.
Cryotherapy or cosmetic ice for acne
Cryomassage is an effective rehabilitation procedure that is available to every girl. Doctors distinguish two types of cryomassage:
- Cryomassage using moderately low temperatures down to -20 °C;
- Cryomassage using extremely low temperatures down to -198 °C. In this case, the structure of the skin is affected using liquid nitrogen.
The procedure for exposing the human body to low temperatures should not exceed twenty minutes, otherwise areas of the skin may freeze.
The benefits of ice cubes
Most readers have a vague idea of what can be beneficial about rubbing ice cubes with medicinal herbs on the face. How can you eliminate acne with ice? The World Association of Dermatologists has proven the therapeutic effect of using the above procedure at home:
- Slowing down the aging process. Ice exhibits a pronounced rejuvenating effect, the face is smoothed, minor wrinkles disappear;
- Strengthening facial blood vessels. The short-term effect of low temperatures on blood vessels causes them to narrow, after which they sharply expand. This cryotherapy improves blood circulation and gas exchange in the affected area. Procedures using ice cubes also prevent the development of rosacea and circulatory dysfunction in blood vessels;
- Massage. The effect of ice on the skin turns the morning ceremony into a real spa procedure for lymphatic drainage. Ice tones the dermis and tightens pores;
- Ice optimizes sebum secretion and activates metabolism in the affected area;
- Preventing the occurrence of allergic reactions. Extracts of medicinal herbs in the form of ice are quite effective means for relieving hyperemia or irritation when using cosmetics;
- Relax. Vegetable volatile oils exhibit a calming effect, which has a beneficial effect on the general well-being of the patient. If you perform cryomassage with ice cubes at night, you can fall asleep much faster and get deeper sleep.
Contraindications
The procedure of rubbing with ice cubes against acne also has contraindications:
- chronic sinusitis, sinusitis or sinusitis;
- rosacea;
- increased body temperature;
- close localization of blood vessels to the surface of the skin;
- pustular skin diseases;
- exacerbation of infectious pathologies;
- injuries;
- allergic reactions;
- hypersensitivity of the skin to low temperatures;
- pathology of the cardiovascular system;
- stroke.
Technique for preparing cosmetic ice
To prepare ice cubes against acne, use filtered or boiled water. Cosmetologists recommend using only those herbal decoctions that suit your skin type. To prepare cosmetic ice you need:
- Boil 200-250 ml of water;
- Add medicinal herbs to boiling water and let them steep for 20-30 minutes;
- Filter the infusion and pour it into previously prepared molds;
- To freeze.
Experts do not recommend using ordinary tap water, as it contains a huge amount of chlorine, as well as other impurities. To prepare medicinal infusions, it is best to use herbs in bags. Frozen medicinal infusions can be stored for no more than 5-7 days.
What you need to know about the procedure
Preparing such a homemade cosmetic product is simple: a chilled decoction of herbs, cereals, tea or juice is distributed into the cells of the mold and sent to the freezer compartment. The cubes “reach” there for 8-10 hours.
5 cooking rules
When preparing ice to wipe your face against wrinkles, certain rules must be followed. There are five main recommendations.
- Only clean water. Tap water is not suitable. You need spring, melted, mineral without gas or filtered.
- Suitable forms. For freezing, you need to use special ice molds; silicone ones are the most convenient.
- Base options. You can simply freeze the water. However, herbal facial ice will be more beneficial. Fresh juices of vegetables and fruits are also used. As well as coffee, tea, cereal infusions, and dairy products. Cosmetic oils are added to the main liquid.
- Need to dilute with water. Some juices should be diluted halfway with water before freezing. This applies to citrus fruits and berries, since when they come into contact with sensitive skin, inflammatory processes can occur. Juices of cucumber, watermelon, aloe, and grapes can be frozen undiluted.
- Possibility to add a “handle”. The ice melts quickly in your hands. Therefore, for the convenience of using the product, you can listen to this advice: when freezing, when the liquid has already “set” a little, stick a cotton swab or toothpick into each of the compartments of the mold. This will be a kind of “handle”. By holding it, you can easily remove the cube from the mold and distribute the product on your face.
Features of application
During the ice cosmetic procedure, you should also adhere to certain recommendations. For example, if you froze the product without cotton swabs, you can hold the cube with tweezers. But then you need to act carefully so as not to get hurt. What else is important to know?
- Do not overexpose. You need to wipe your face quickly: do not linger on each area for more than four seconds.
- Walk along the right lines. Move the cubes from the chin to the earlobes. Then from the corners of the mouth and nose to the middle of the auricle. Follow from the middle of the forehead to the temples. Work from the inner corners of the eyes, along the upper eyelids to the outer corners, and then along the lower eyelid to the nose. Process the nose, smoothly moving from the back to the sides and wings.
- Do not press. You shouldn’t press the frozen liquid tightly to your face, but you need to slightly “smooth out” each fold.
- Cover other areas. You need to wipe not only your face, but also your neck and décolleté.
- Don't dry yourself. After the procedure, you should not wipe your face with a towel, performing diligent movements; just pat the skin dry.
- Do not apply cream. There is no need to apply cosmetics immediately after an ice session. Pores will be closed after exposure to cold and the cream will not be absorbed. Let your face return to normal: let it pass for at least half an hour or an hour.
In addition to benefits for the face, ice can also cause harm. “Cold” sessions are contraindicated for sensitive dermis, with rosacea, the presence of wounds and cracks on the face, as well as with individual intolerance to cold or the components on the basis of which ice is prepared. Also, do not conduct sessions in winter if you plan to go outside immediately.
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Recipes
Decoctions are prepared taking into account skin type. The healing properties of ice cubes largely depend on the composition. For oily skin, bay leaf, St. John's wort, chamomile, wormwood, nettle, coltsfoot, birch leaves, chicory, white lily petals, calendula flowers, horsetail are suitable. For normal skin type - plantain, dill, violet flowers, sage, St. John's wort, mint, yarrow, valerian. For dry skin types use:
- hop flowers;
- parsley;
- rose;
- mint;
- dill;
- Linden blossom;
- sage;
- chamomile;
- lemon balm.
To improve skin hydration and trophism, it is recommended to add volatile vegetable oils to anti-acne ice cubes, which have a rejuvenating effect and activate the growth of new cells. Volatile aromatic oils for dry skin:
- rose;
- clary sage;
- avocado;
- chamomile;
- mango;
- sandalwood;
- amaranth;
- neroli.
Volatile aromatic oils for normal skin:
- geranium;
- jasmine;
- neroli;
- pink tree;
- orange;
- cedar;
- tea tree.
Volatile aromatic oils for oily skin:
- peppermint;
- juniper;
- lavender;
- mandarin;
- fir;
- ylang ylang;
- cinnamon;
- geranium;
- eucalyptus;
- black currant;
- Melissa;
- lemon;
- carnation;
- apricot;
- rosemary;
- rose;
- patchouli;
- grapefruit.
Parsley
Solutions of the above plant are often used to whiten surfaces, remove acne and blackheads. To prepare extracts, it is better to use the roots of the plant rather than the leaves. Since under the influence of high temperatures, most of the bioactive substances contained in the leaves are neutralized.
Mint
Ice for cryomassage based on this plant tones dull skin. It intensifies the metabolism of substances, activates blood circulation in the deep layers of the dermis. After the procedure, the skin becomes more elastic, and a healthy glow appears on the cheeks.
Chamomile
Chamomile extract is an effective remedy for removing acne, whitening skin, and getting rid of inflammation on the face. To obtain a healing potion, you need one tablespoon of pharmaceutical herb and a glass of boiling water. After about half an hour, the infusion is filtered and frozen. In just an hour the ice is ready for use.
Iodine
This recipe is most suitable for patients facing the problem of multiple pustular and red pimples. To prepare this product, use a herbal extract and a few drops of an alcohol solution of iodine. Traditional healers do not recommend using this remedy more than twice a day.
Milk
To prepare milk ice cubes, milk is diluted in equal proportions with filtered or distilled water and poured into molds. This cocktail has a rejuvenating effect.
Ethanol
Alcohol ice cubes are the best remedy for treating acne, acne, and disinfecting the skin. To prepare alcoholic ice floes, vodka and herbal extracts are used in a 1:1 ratio.
Hypertonic salt solution
For problem skin that requires daily thorough cleaning, use facial ice with a hypertonic solution of table salt. To prepare this mixture you will need a tablespoon of table salt and 200-250 ml of warm water.
Tea
Ice cubes obtained from different types of tea are a unique remedy for removing signs of fatigue on the face and puffiness under the eyes. It is suitable for any skin type.
Analyzing all of the above, we can conclude that ice is an effective remedy for fighting acne. This method is best suited for girls with normal to oily skin types. Before using cosmetic ice to eliminate acne, you should consult with specialists, since cryotherapy also has contraindications.
How to use juices
Vegetable, berry and fruit juices also have a pronounced rejuvenating effect. To smooth out wrinkles, lemon, orange and grapefruit, half diluted with water, are suitable.
Cucumber and watermelon juices can also be used for rejuvenating purposes; there is no need to dilute them.
There is no point in storing frozen fruit and vegetable cubes for more than three days: after this time they lose their properties.
Reviews
Positive reviews from girls who regularly wipe their faces with ice cubes speak for themselves. Let's look at some of them:
“I kept getting pimples on my chin, nose and forehead. Acne periodically becomes inflamed, swollen, red and painful. For a long time I was looking for an effective way to eliminate this problem. I recently tried chamomile ice cubes, the effect was amazing. After just ten sessions, the skin became clear and elastic again.”
Asia (Aralsk)
“I’ve never been diagnosed with acne, but I constantly use ice cubes. Because only this product helps get rid of tired looking skin. To wipe the epidermis, I often use extracts of chamomile, lemon, rose hips and eucalyptus.”
Irina (Murmansk)
“I encountered a skin problem during puberty. I always treated acne comprehensively: I cleaned my face in a salon, used antiseptic products at home, made masks and treated my skin with salicylic acid. My mother advised me to wipe my face with ice cubes and infusions. For several years in a row I have been taking two-week cryotherapy courses for myself. She has long forgotten about problem skin and acne.”
Sofia (Krasnoyarsk)
Coffee, tea, rice - unusual cubes for the area around the eyes
The advantage of ice cosmetics is that it can be used to care for the skin around the eyes: against crow’s feet, swelling, bags and bruises. What ingredients are suitable?
- Natural ground coffee. Brew in the traditional way, cool and place in the freezer.
- Green tea. Pour two teaspoons of leaves into 100 ml of hot water. Leave for half an hour and freeze.
- Parsley. Chop two small bunches of parsley, pour in 500 ml of boiling water, leave for 20 minutes. Then freeze.
- Mint with milk. Pour hot milk over a few fresh mint leaves and cover with a saucer. After cooling, pour into molds and freeze.
- Rice. You need to pour two tablespoons of rice into 1/2 liter of water and cook until the cereal is completely dissolved, adding water periodically. The prepared broth is filtered, cooled, poured into molds and placed in the freezer.
It is worth mentioning separately about cubes made from natural milk. Milk ice moisturizes, nourishes, eliminates dryness and flaking. It also has a whitening effect, so it is used for such cosmetic problems as pigmentation. There is also a recipe for flaxseed ice - based on flax seed infusion. This is a suitable face ice for wrinkles and bags under the eyes.
