While there’s no time like the summer to cool off, putting ice on your face is a year-round skincare strategy for glowing skin. From functioning as a natural makeup primer to taking cheekbones to new heights, ice cubes are a secret weapon for many top facialists, models, and makeup artists. FREEZE TIME and use my NEW! Cryo-Recovery Face Mask with my NEW! Cryo-Recovery Eye Serum, a brightening, depuffing effect eye serum with Caffeine Complex, ICEAWAKE™ & REPLEXIUM™! Proper use, storage and cleaning of masks also affects how well they protect you. Follow these steps for putting on and taking off your mask: I like to put the mask on for about 10-15 minutes each morning. It’s part of my morning routine so I’ll put on relaxing music or a good podcast and then use ice facial treatment time to stretch. Hey, I’m in my 30’s after all I need a good stretch!

We like the silky smooth material, which is lightweight and super gentle on the skin, and the comfortable straps that still put without tugging. A section of foam along the nose-piece provides just that extra bit of padding for a more secure and gentle fit. Regularly wash cloth masks in the washing machine or by hand. (They can be washed along with other laundry.) Dry them in the dryer or hang them outside in the sun. Before jumping into all the reasons why you should consider putting ice on your face, what exactly is this cooling technique? Also known as “skin icing,” Dendy Engelman, MD, FAAD, board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon at Shafer Clinic Fifth Avenue, explains that this is a trend that involves the use of cold therapy on your skin. “At its most basic form, it involves gently rubbing ice or an ice rolling tool over your face in a circular motion as part of your daily skincare regimen,” Engelman says.

The CDC says that you should wear the most protective mask that you'll wear regularly, fits well and is comfortable. A well-fitting N95 mask approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) offers the most protection from COVID-19. They are also approved for use in a healthcare setting. The second-best option is a KN95 mask, which meets China’s standards of protection. However, they are not regulated by the United States. N95 and KN95 masks capture at least 95 percent of tiny particles. How many times can you reuse an N95 or KN95 face mask? It's difficult to imagine there was once a time when we were still encouraged to drag ourselves into the office if we were unwell. The pandemic has certainly taught us a lot and created important conversations around public health and being considerate of others. If you suffer from acne or other skin conditions, putting ice on acne can be a very helpful way to soothe your skin and help reduce flare-ups. For some reason the past year or so I’ve been breaking out on my chin a lot. I can’t figure out why, at 31 years old, this is happening ( I need to chat with my derm) so I’ve been desperate to find a solution. Use masks that have bendable nose strips, as these help prevent air from leaking out of the top of the mask.

One of the most popular benefits of icing your face is that it can help to reduce inflammation and redness.If you have rosacea or other skin conditions that cause rashes or inflammation, these ice masks will absolutely aid in reducing painful outbreaks. Pros: This award-winning LED mask works by combining anti-ageing red and near infra-red light therapy to penetrate deep into the skin’s lower layers, delivering both instant and long term results – 95% of users reported plumper, smoother skin immediately.Brooks JT, et al. Maximizing fit for cloth and medical procedure masks to improve performance and reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission and exposure, 2021. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. 2021; doi:10.15585/mmwr.mm7007e1. In areas that have many people with COVID-19 in the hospital, the CDC recommends wearing a face mask indoors in public. For when your skin flies too close to the sun (a.k.a. you get a sunburn), Engelman says that putting ice on your skin—especially your face—can not only soothe the pain, but it can reduce the inflammation that occurs post-sun exposure. Firm Fine Lines N95 respirators and surgical masks (face masks). U.S. Food and Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/personal-protective-equipment-infection-control/n95-respirators-and-surgical-masks-face-masks. Accessed Feb. 2, 2021.

Chu DK, et al. Physical distancing, face masks, and eye protection to prevent person-to-person transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis. The Lancet. 2020; doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(20)31142-9.Pros: It's painless and poses no infection risk. It's suitable for all skin types. It offers short-term glow, increases collagen production, works to prevent wrinkles and improves the appearance of sun-damaged skin, scaring, rosacea, pigmentation and sagging. All. In. One. What's more, it's totally damage-free, even around the eye area. In fact, there's no need for goggles at all. The light energy is completely cold and completely painless. So what makes a cooling protective face mask work? The Centers for Disease Control actually does have some guidance around this. If you're an unvaccinated person, you should be wearing a mask in public—especially if you're attending a small outdoor gathering. Whether you're vaccinated or not, you should wear a face mask to any crowded outdoor event. And when attending just about anything indoors (a move theater, public transportation or a shopping center to name a few), the CDC says it is safest for everyone to still wear a face mask. Yes, even if you’re working out. The cooling, acupressure beads give a HEALTHY LOOK to the skin, while the effect of ice means CONTOURS APPEAR SCULPTED and LIFTED, EYES APPEAR BRIGHTER, and the COMPLEXION LOOKS LIT FROM WITHIN!