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There are beauty tricks that have been for centuries, but that occasionally resurface and gain prominence becoming the new great tendency of the moment, especially thanks to social networks. One of the most recent is also the supposed secret of the famous model Bella Hadid to have radiant skin: put on ice on her face. This practice is not new and is also attributed to the famous Skin Care Korean. But does all this really work? Is it for anyone? Let's see what experts say.

What is it?

Bella Hadid said in a publication on her Tiktok account that begins her morning routine by immersing her face in a bowl with water and ice cubes, and that gives her skin that supermodel brightness, preparing it for her makeup process. It is a practice that also applied the iconic Marilyn Monroe and our eternal Rachel (Jennifer Aniston). According to its defenders, it serves to correct all kinds of problems, from excess fat, acne and wrinkles, to inflammation and sagging. Other ways to do it is passing an ice cube directly through the face and neck, or simply wash our face with ice water.

What acts actually

AAMNA ADEL, certified London dermatologist explains that this ice routine has its benefits, but is not as miraculous as its followers affirm. "While putting ice on your face can temporarily deflate, you will not eliminate acne, nor wrinkles, nor will you close the pores or lift or tense your skin." On the alleged anti -aging properties, Manal El Hage, beauty specialist based in Dubai, Arab Emirates, said the ice certainly has tensioning properties, but are temporary. So, in summary, the benefits of a icy routine on our face that have been verified are: improvement of blood circulation, providing a brighter skin; Reduction of bags under the eyes and reduction of inflammation in general, but all this is temporary.

Part of a whole

Sirisha Singh dermatologist, consultant at The Skin Center , indicates that although there is no scientific evidence that applying ice on the face is something “miraculous”, the good side is that it is something free that can simply prepare the skin for facial care. However, it clarifies that it will be the whole of everything that is done (the specialized cosmetic products, the religious use of sunscreen, food, hydration, etc.) that will determine the final state of the skin. It will be of no use that you practically freeze your face and then go out without protection to the street, exposing your skin to free radicals, pollution and ultraviolet rays. No product or trick is miraculous on its own.

Risks and contraindications

Although good to first it could be seen as a harmless practice, ice can generate problems if it does not apply carefully. When applying ice directly on the face, the risk of capillary break, burns due to cold or even freezing, especially for people with sensitive skin. The experts point out that those who suffer from Rosacea should avoid doing this completely, because ice can make their condition worse. You should also avoid it if you have burned a lot on the beach. Although it seems contradictory, ice will not calm your skin in this case, but rather the burn will worsen. Solar burns should be treated with lotions and creams. But in doubt, yes, you can put these lotions for a while in the refrigerator for a soothing sensation.

How to do it well

If you still want to try if the ice can do for you what it supposedly does for Bella Hadid, then take note of the safe way to do it. Unless you have experience and know the level of tolerance of your skin, it is preferable to avoid sinking your face into a bowl with ice. Simply wrap an ice cube with a thin fabric and carefully care for your skin. Some people add aloe vera or chamomile to ice cubes to enhance their benefits, and that is fine if you do not suffer from some type of allergy. And if you want to be even more care, instead of ice use a compress or towel soaked in ice water. Also, as we mentioned earlier, you can take advantage of the benefits of the cold washing your face with ice water. Finally, in the market there are calls Ice Rollers ; Some spherical tip cylinders designed especially to apply cold to the face in the safest way.