Hot and scroching summers are here! At this time, all we want to do is take cool showers, sit in an air conditioned room, or sip on some cold refreshing beverage. It is also a tough time for our skin. So, how about finding a skin care solution that is not only natural and effective but also refreshing? This summer, allow ice to become your skin’s ‘knight in shining armour’. Here are the best ways in which you can use ice to beat the heat and stay fresh.
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Feel a pimple protruding through the surface of your skin? Well, no need to panic. Take some ice cubes and wrap them in a cloth. Apply this cloth on the eruption for about 10 minutes. This would neutralise the blemish, decrease inflammation and redness, and diminish the swollen pores. (READ: 3 Easy Ways To Get Rid Of Puffy Eyes Naturally)
Before starting with your foundation routine, prime your skin by rubbing an ice cube on your face. You will feel pleasantly refreshed; also the ice will minimise the size of pores and reduce the appearance of fine lines on your face. This will also make your skin very supple and prepare it for perfect makeup application.
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When you are going to attend a wedding or going for an all-night party, you would obviously want your lipstick to last through the night! So, try this simple trick. After you have applied your chosen lipstick, run an ice cube over your lips to seal the colour. This will definitely help your lipstick to stay-on for a very long time (READ).
It is quite obvious that if you had a late night, then you would land up with swollen eyes. To reduce the appearance of puffy eyes, wrap a cloth around few ice cubes and hold it over your eyes. Do this for a few minutes. The cold will reduce the swelling and will make you feel absolutely refreshed.
A major problem that many girls face is when they apply nail paint at the last minute and don’t have enough time to allow it to dry. In such a scenario, just fill a bowl with ice water and dip your hands in it, for about 5-7 minutes. The chilly temperature will seal your nail lacquer and will speed up the drying process.
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All you need is– warm water, green tea bags, Vitamin E capsules, ice cube tray and some toothpicks. Prick the Vitamin E capsules with a toothpick and keep them separately. Now, dip the green tea bags in a jug filled with warm water till the water changes its colour. Pour this liquid evenly in an ice cube tray and leave it in the freezer to semi-set for about an hour. After that, take out the tray to make sure that the cubes are not too hard. Then place the toothpicks in between each ice cube, and allow it to set well. After this you can pull out the cube with the help of the toothpick and massage it all over your face. Enjoy your quick and easy home facial.
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Now you know the interesting, effective and refreshing beauty benefits of ice, so, why not give them a try to help your skin cope with various beauty troubles.
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