The real science behind using ice for the face is that it causes blood to rise to the surface, soothes the surface, tightens the skin and gives it a pink glow. The entire method is called face ice or skin icing.
When evaporated nitrogen is used to cool the skin, it is called cryotherapy. This technique was first developed in Japan in 1978 by rheumatologist Dr. Toshima Yamaguchi. Originally used to treat rheumatic arthritis, it is now widely used to revitalize the skin, treat migraine pain, treat skin inflammation, etc.
Cryotherapy is a non-invasive machine-operated treatment device that pumps liquid nitrogen onto the face or body. Brightens skin, tightens pores, fills lips and effectively reduces the appearance of fine lines or age spots in just 15 minutes.
The best part about the cryotherapy treatment is that it can be easily performed on facial makeup as well.
Target areas
Cryotherapy is not only performed on the face, scalp, and neck, but is sometimes performed on other parts of the body as well. Because it has other benefits besides brightening the skin, it helps to reduce pain and aches. When it is performed on the body, it is called whole body cryotherapy.
The benefits of face on ice
The ice facial treatment comes with a package full of skin benefits. Dr. Geetika Mittal Gupta, certified celebrity dermatologist, director and founder of ISAAC LUXE clinics, talks about the benefits of using ice on the face.
As an anti-inflammatory agent
Inflammation anywhere in our body requires icing to reduce inflammation. The same principle applies to the skin of the face. Icing reduces signs of inflammation such as redness, puffiness, edema, etc. and has aesthetic benefits.
Ice masks help those struggling with rosacea and acne by alleviating the triggers of inflammatory factors.
Soothes and soothes discolorations:
The frosting calms and soothes irritations, helps to reduce swelling and post-acne redness. It helps to get rid of puffy and puffy face, so acne ointments work well. Helps give radiant and bright skin.
Pore Size Reduction:
Facial ice helps reduce pore size to get rid of enlarged clogged pores caused by impurities and excess sebum, and provides smoother skin.
Exfoliation of the skin
Cryotherapy helps exfoliate dead cells and promotes new cell growth for an even skin tone.
Other benefits
It has proven beneficial in relieving migraine symptoms and joint pain, treating mood disorders, freezing cancer cells, and potentially reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia.