Why Ice Rolling Should be Incorporated into your Skin Care Routine
It’s a well-known hack that rubbing ice on your face is a great way to de-puff your face when you’re looking a little extra bloated. But did you know that this is just a simpler way of ice rolling? Read on to find out what ice rolling is and the benefits of incorporating it into your skincare routine.
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What is it?
Ice rolling is the process of massaging an ice-roller (similar in shape to a paint roller) on your face. Inside an ice roller is a mixture of gel and water, which is frozen into ice once you put it in the freezer before each use.
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How do you use it?
You start on by moving the ice roller in a zig zag motion up and down then outwards on your forehead. Then, you move down your face, dragging outwards and up to life your face. You move down to the sides of your face, your chin, your neck, and your chest, all while dragging lightly upwards. Make sure to not apply too much pressure so that you don’t irritate your skin.
The Benefits of Ice Rolling
It aids skincare products to absorb into the skin, as the coldness of the roller shrinks the size of your pores to allow for a smoother application of products.
Just like rubbing ice on your skin, the ice roller reduces puffiness and inflammation, which is particularly useful early in the morning.
Ice rolling stimulates your lymphatic system , which is involved in the drainage of toxins and the transport of nutrients in your bloodstream.
It boosts circulation in your bloodstream, bringing blood closer to the skin’s surface and restoring radiance to the skin.
It’s a great way to soothe your skin after a sunburn or a bug bite.
Not to mention, the cold therapy relieves aching muscles and serves as a great morning wake-up call.
Ice Roller Recommendations
Are you convinced? Well, if you want to get started on your ice rolling journey, here are a couple of recommendations for the best rated ice rollers on the market.
This best-selling ice roller is an Amazon favorite, with over 20,000 reviews and an almost perfect rating. If you’re looking for a safe bet that also has a wide variety of colors to choose from, this is the choice for you.
This roller is one of the easiest to store on the market. It has a detachable head for storing the freezer, which is incredibly convenient if you don’t have a lot of space in your freezer.
Here is a great high-tech version if you want to splurge a little more on your ice roller. For a prime ice-rolling experience, this ice roller has the function to vibrate with hot and cold massages and is a ‘Cosmo’ Beauty Award Winner.
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