The social media practise of face icing has benefits and drawbacks.
Face icing is one of those cosmetic treatments that periodically gains enormous popularity before losing some of it, but it still plays a part in the arsenal of techniques we employ to keep people looking young and attractive.
There are several impacts, some of which may be more long-lasting than others. The majority of the early impacts are generally favourable.
The blood vessels in your face will close when you apply ice. When the ice is removed, the blood vessel will then expand in the other direction. This increases the skin’s suppleness and gives it a tiny touch of shine while also giving the skin a plumper appearance. People can enjoy the young appearance right away once their face has been iced.
Any severe temperatures applied to the skin for an extended period of time may not be beneficial, so I would advise individuals to be aware of any potential long-term repercussions.
Any severe temperatures applied to the skin for an extended period of time may not be beneficial, so I would advise individuals to be aware of any potential long-term repercussions.
What variations exist in face icing techniques?
People follow a variety of different regimens. Some people use ice directly, others utilise equipment like a frozen stone, while yet others just dunk their faces in a bowl of extremely cold water.
Any application method would provide this result as long as the skin is exposed to that cold temperature.
How long has face icing been around, and how has social media influenced its resurgence?
It has probably been going on for ages. Simply based on my own experience, I can say that my grandmother would do anything. However, TikTok and social media helped to make the recent trend stronger.
Social media may dramatically amplify trends, just like it can with all the other trends.
Of course, there are benefits and drawbacks to it because if it works, people’s skin will appear healthier, and if it doesn’t, everyone will immediately give up on the idea.
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Who should not ice their faces?
Anyone who has a certain type of skin problem will be contraindicated from this. For instance, because icing can have the opposite effect and exacerbate the skin, I wouldn’t recommend it for someone with rosacea. I wouldn’t recommend the extreme temperatures, even though they could cool off the skin for individuals with sensitive skin or certain skin conditions. They would be far better served by mild cooling than by freezing.
The appropriate time to bring up face icing with a dermatologist is when?
It’s usually a good idea to consult a dermatologist, particularly if you already see him or her for other cosmetic procedures. Before beginning to perform it on a daily basis, anyone with sensitive skin or any type of skin condition should consult their dermatologist.
One of those things that is generally safe is face icing. There is a very little chance that someone will experience a problem as a result, unlike with some other cosmetic surgeries or treatments. And if an issue does arise, it usually only lasts a short while.
This is not a form of medical care. It is a treatment that some individuals may find useful, but it is not a cure for aged skin.
Bella Winget
Program Director
Dermatology Congress 2022
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