What are the benefits of Ice Rollers?
- Reduction of inflammation and redness. By lowering the temperature of your skin, blood vessels constrict, which in turn reduces swelling. This soothes irritated skin and calms redness caused by acne, eczema, or rosacea.
- Reduction of under-eye swelling and dark circles. The cold effect stimulates your lymphatic system, treating stagnant fluid—which causes puffiness—to drain.
- Firmer skin. The skin immediately appears smoother and more refined.
- Stimulate circulation. Ice can help stimulate blood circulation in the skin, bringing more oxygen and nutrients to the surface to promote a healthy, glowing complexion.
- Better absorption of products. Using an ice roller as the final step in your routine will help tighten your pores so that products penetrate deeper.
- Shrinkage of pores. The tightening of pores also makes them appear smaller.
How to use an ice roller correctly
To maximize the effects of a tool, here’s what to do: Of course, the roller needs to be cold—either place it in the freezer or if that’s too intensely chilly for you, the fridge. After it’s fully cooled (typically two to three hours), pull out and let dethaw for about 3 minutes so that it won’t cause any sort of burn or abrasion to the skin.
Move the tool across your face like you would any other face-massage tool: bottom to top (thing movements that are helping to fight gravity); then in it out to help with lymphatic drainage. Like always, be gentle and don’t apply too much pressure or overuse the ice roller (about 2 minutes on each side of the face is more than enough). To avoid bacteria from forming on the device, it’s important to wash after each use.