Get radiant skin in a minute—with ingredients from your pantry and some ice! It's time to upgrade your skin-icing ritual.
The constant need to try innovative skincare hacks to level up our beauty regime with natural products is common among Indians. We are excellent at figuring out what our skin is lacking and which ingredients from our kitchen can remedy the issue.
In recent years, ice rollers have gained immense popularity as an effective skincare tool that helps treat puffiness and irritated skin—and boost circulation. But you can reap greater benefits by freezing natural homemade concoctions to achieve radiant skin instantly. We have listed some DIY ice roller recipes for you to try.
Aloe vera helps eliminate excess oil from the skin and actively combat acne—while basil contains antioxidants that can soothe inflamed skin. When this excellent calming combo meets the goodness of ice, it can treat sunburn and give you glowing skin.
Take a fist full of basil leaves, add them to a cup of water, and thoroughly grind. Next, add aloe vera gel (two tablespoons) to the cup and mix. Make sure the oil does not accumulate on the surface. Empty the concoction into your silicone ice roller or ice cube tray—and allow it to freeze.
This cucumber and green tea ice roller recipe can tone your skin and make it firm while reducing inflammation and redness. Brew green tea in a cup and leave it to cool. Take half a cucumber and blend it. Now, combine the green tea with the cucumber concoction. Pour the potion into your ice roller or an ice cube tray and let it freeze. Gently stroke the ice roller across your neck and face in a circular motion.
Coffee grounds are rich in antioxidants and help protect our skin from damage. On the other hand, coconut oil is an exceptional natural moisturiser—it helps nurture the skin. Prepare coffee—brew it like you normally do—mix one tablespoon of natural coconut oil. Mix the concoction, empty it into the ice tray or ice roller, and let it freeze. Gently rub the ice cubes across your neck and face for a rejuvenating experience.
Milk is rich in nutrients that help improve skin texture, promote gentle exfoliation and tone the skin. Honey helps hydrate the skin by retaining moisture. Now, take half a cup of milk, add one tablespoon of honey to it, and stir it well. Pour the concoction into the ice tray and use it after freezing.
Cinnamon is best known for its antibacterial properties, and after a long day in the sun, cinnamon can help deep clean your skin by eliminating impurities. Take one cup of water and mix one teaspoon of cinnamon powder. Pour the potion into the ice roller or ice cube tray. Let it freeze. You have to gently massage the ice roller across your face and leave it for 15 to 20 minutes before rinsing it off—to achieve healthy and glowing skin. Repeat it thrice a week to reap maximum benefits.
Turmeric is a natural antioxidant and contains anti-inflammatory attributes that can soothe redness and brighten the skin. Yoghurt is rich in lactic properties, which aid in gentle exfoliation of the skin and boosts skin tone and texture. Prepare this concoction by mixing turmeric powder (one teaspoon) with plain yoghurt (half a cup), and you may add some water to dilute it. Freeze the potion and rub it all over your neck and face for a healing and refreshing boost.
Claim glamorous skin by following these recipes and—fill, freeze and massage!
