Better Skin | Get Iced

Are you into beneficial beauty treatments that are quick, economical and can be done in the privacy of your own home? Well, look no further than your freezer! It turns out ice can do a lot more than chill your cocktails—frozen H2O is actually very good for your skin. Who knew? So fill up your ice trays because your eyes, skin, and makeup are about to look a whole lot better for it…

Tighten skin

There are two ways you can do this: the relaxing way and the way that requires you to dunk your face into an ice bath (Kate Hudson swears by this). Taking a plunge into a sink filled with ice cold water is not for the faint of heart, but it is going to tighten your skin and pores. In just a few seconds, the cold works to constrict blood flow, doing a number on enlarged pores and fine lines. If the ice bath approach sounds a little too intense for you, don’t worry—you can still reap the icy benefits with one single cube. Just run an ice cube across your face—focusing on problem areas—to instantly perk up your complexion.

de-puff eyes

When tired eyes need a real wake-up call, just raid the freezer. Simply wrap two cubes (one for each eye) in a face cloth, muslin cloth or paper towel and hold them to your eyes for up to 10 minutes. You’ll reduce the morning puffiness—plus, you’re guaranteed to come away from your frosty treatment feeling bright-eyed and ready to face the day!

Calm break-outs

To quickly calm any redness or inflammation, ice the new friend on your face. In about five minutes, the coolness will bring down the swelling and even out some of the redness.

Glowy skin

When your makeup needs a refresh, just reach for an ice cube. A quick rub-down with the frozen beautifier will leave your skin with a dewy glow. It’s an instant pick-me-up to revive an hours-old makeup application.