Ice cubes are not only useful in chilling your drinks but can also be used as a cooling agent for your skin. You will be surprised by the number of benefits that ice cubes have for your skin. Here are some amazing benefits of this literally cool yet underrated home remedy.
- 1. Soothes Sunburns
- 2. Puffy Eyes
- 3. Reduces Inflammation & Pimples
- 4. Delay Signs Of Ageing
- 5. Glowing Skin
1. Soothes Sunburns

Your grandmother must have, at some point of time, told you to use ice cubes so as provide relief to your sunburnt skin. You can even make some aloe vera ice cubes at home in order to achieve better results. This is a simple home remedy that only needs you to freeze some aloe vera gel. You can also use a cucumber as an alternative in the event that you’re not able to procure an aloe vera leaf.
2. Puffy Eyes

If you’re looking to get rid of puffy eyes, then you certainly need try out some ice cubes. Any form of a cold pack is an excellent remedy for puffy eyes. You can make an ice cube pack using green tea and milk as well. Simply make some green tea and store the mixture in an ice tray, to be applied whenever needed. Do pat your skin dry with a clean towel post application though.
3. Reduces Inflammation & Pimples

Ice cubes can be used to treat acne problems as well since ice cubes help in shrinking the acne pores, thereby reducing acne to an extent. They also help in calming the swelling and the resultant redness. Make sure that you rinse and dry your face clean before you apply the ice cubes onto your face. Keep applying the ice cubes continuously for a while and at regular intervals thereafter.
4. Delay Signs Of Ageing

Taking proper care of your skin can help in delaying any signs of ageing. Instead of going for products with chemicals, it is recommended that you opt for home remedies, one of the most effective amongst them being ice cubes. Ice cubes have the tendency to help keep your skin moist and to make it firmer. Rinse your face with cold water and wipe it with a towel before applying the ice cubes onto your face. Massage your face slowly in circular motions using these ice cubes.
5. Glowing Skin

Even if you have oily or dull skin, ice cubes can still be the answer to your beauty woes. Ice cubes help in reducing the secretion of oil from your skin, leaving it looking fresh and glowing. Rinse your face and dry it with a clean towel before applying the ice cubes onto your face. Once you are done, quickly apply some moisturiser so as to get even better results. You can even go in for mint ice cubes so as to make the process more effective.
Written by Sukriti Rijhsinghani on Dec 02, 2018