Mornings became less busy and less boring.
One thing that has become more and more apparent over time is how easily our faces can show stress, lack of sleep, or excessive consumption of salt or wine. Saliva and inflammation can occur naturally, but I've never underestimated how much time it takes to prepare for a day with puffy eyes, and a cup of coffee is definitely not enough. However, when I complained about it to my grandmother, she gave me a tip that many southern women seem to know and have used for a long time to combat puffiness and feel great as long as they don't have all the facials and beauty routines. makes No purchase required at all. As he says, just "wake up your face" by putting it in ice water.
Putting your face in a bowl of ice water doesn't sound very appealing, but if the benefits outweigh the discomfort, I'm willing to try anything. After a week of making ice water for my face every morning and soaking in it for about 30 seconds, I noticed a difference, especially on the days I woke up bloated. Reducing puffiness seems to be the biggest benefit, as well as looking and feeling more alert than using your usual morning routine that includes lots of products.
On days when I know I'm going to wear makeup early, or before an event, it gives me more confidence and "tones" me before (and after) skincare and makeup. . Not to mention, when I wake up tired, overtired, or a little dehydrated from the night before, it's an instant boost. A quick fall in about 30 seconds is worth it, and sometimes old-fashioned beauty tips are even better.
Benefits of putting your face in ice water
Swelling and redness are ultimately the result of inflammation, and cold water is a quick way to reduce inflammation by constricting blood vessels. In fact, compressing these facial blood vessels can instantly reduce puffiness and puffiness, "waking up the face" as well as soothing any redness or irritation. It can also reduce the appearance of pores, leading to smoother skin overall and reducing the amount of oil that rises to the surface throughout the day. As the blood vessels slowly open, the natural glow is left behind, which is why ice water facials are said to brighten your skin.
Beauty and skin care expert Rene Rouleau suggests adding witch hazel to ice water to increase its benefits. "Cold temperatures constrict capillaries and promote drainage, and witch hazel has natural anti-inflammatory and decongestant properties," she writes.
How to prepare. Cold water cream at home
Fill a bowl with ice and water and leave for a few seconds until completely cold.
Immerse your face for 30 seconds, either all at once or in small increments if that's easier. The shock of cold water can make staying underwater difficult for some.
Always use an outward and downward motion to remove excess fluid from the face, using a gua sha or roller to remove excess swelling.
Since I won't be giving up tacos and ranch water anytime soon, I'll happily keep the ice water face on during my usual breakfast. Of the "old" Southern beauty tips that still work, this might be my favorite.
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