Who knew that something as simple as frozen water could be so beneficial? Rubbing your face with ice cubes not only helps you calm down after a long stressful day, but they also awaken you and make you feel refreshed.
Besides all these health benefits, it also has some beauty benefits that help out with acne, blemishes, wrinkles and so much more. The key to activating these benefits is by adding in some kitchen ingredients and freezing them with water.
Here are some of the ingredients to add to your ice cubes when making them:
1. Green Tea Ice Cubes
How to prepare:
+ Brew some green tea in a cup, then pour the brewed tea into an ice cube tray.
+ Refrigerate until completely frozen.
+ Rub ice cube all over you face until it melts completely. Leave on for 10-15 minutes then rinse off.
Benefits:
+ Brightens the skin complexion
+ Stops the skin ageing
+ Cleanses the pores
+ Adds glow to the skin
2. Milk Ice Cubes
How to prepare:
+ Pour milk into ice cube trays.
+ Refrigerate until completely frozen.
+ Rub ice cube all over you face until it melts completely. Leave on for 10-15 minutes then rinse off.
Benefits:
+ Removes wrinkles and skin blemishes
+ Whitens the skin
+ Gives skin a radiant glow
+ Keeps face fresh, moist and supple
3. Tomato Ice Cubes
How to prepare:
+ Blend some tomato with some olive oil and some honey.
+ Pour mixture into ice trays and refrigerate until completely frozen.
+ Rub ice cube all over you face until it melts completely. Leave on for 10-15 minutes then rinse off.
Benefits:
+ Prevent wrinkles and fine lines
+ Prevents acne
+ Makes skin fresh and bright
+ Gives skin a natural glow
4. Aloe Vera Ice Cubes
How to prepare:
+ Squeeze aloe vera gel into ice trays.
+ Refrigerate until completely frozen.
+ Rub ice cube all over you face until it melts completely. Leave on for 10-15 minutes then rinse off.
Benefits:
+ Treats skin pigmentation
+ Soothes sunburns, and sun rashes
+ No more dry skin, dark spots, acne marks and acne
+ Makes skin clear and gives it a glow
5. Cucumber Ice Cubes
How to prepare:
+ Blend cucumber until it forms a soft paste, add some honey and some tomato juice to the mixture.
+ Pour into ice cube tray and refrigerate until completely frozen.
+ Rub ice cube all over you face until it melts completely. Leave on for 10-15 minutes then rinse off.
Benefits:
+ Reduces dark circles and eye bags
+ Soothes the skin
+ Gives skin a glow
6. Lemon Ice Cubes
How to prepare:
+ Squeeze lemon into ice trays and add some water.
+ Refrigerate until completely frozen.
+ Rub ice cube all over you face until it melts completely. Leave on for 10-15 minutes then rinse off.
Benefits:
+ Reduces the buildup of oil on skin
+ Reduces pimples and blackheads
+ Unclog pores
7. Turmeric Ice Cubes
How to prepare:
+ Add some yoghurt, turmeric and some water into a bowl and mix until combined.
+ Pour mixture into ice tray and refrigerate until completely frozen.
+ Rub ice cube all over you face until it melts completely. Leave on for 10-15 minutes then rinse off.
Benefits:
+ Reduces acne and inflammation
+ Reduces puffy eyes
+ Gets rid of oily skin
8. Coriander Ice Cubes
How to prepare:
+ Blend some fresh coriander leaves with some water until it forms a smooth paste.
+ Pour mixture into ice tray and refrigerate until completely frozen.
+ Rub ice cube all over you face until it melts completely. Leave on for 10-15 minutes then rinse off.
Benefits:
+ Soothes the skin
+ Treats skin from sun damage
+ Tightens saggy skin and removes blackheads and whiteheads
+ Slows down the ageing process
