How is it different from rubbing ice on your face?

Rubbing ice directly on your face can leave your face highly sensitized and, in extreme cases, also trigger issues like rosacea and inflammation, says Vibhuti Arora, face yoga expert and co-founder House of Beauty. “If you rub ice on your skin for too long, you are at the risk of an Ice burn. Just the way you get a heat burn, you can get an ice burn, which can leave a scar too,” she adds. Ice globes are usually at a 1-3 degrees temperature, thus eliminating such risks.

What are the benefits of Cryotherapy?

So, it’s a fact, not a fad, that ice globes help to reduce the appearance of fine lines, brighten the complexion, and give the face a natural lift and glow. Think of ice globes as dumbbells for the face, tools that make the workout more effective. “Ice globes work on the facial muscles and relax the eye muscles after a long day of excessive screen time,” says Arora. It works to even out skin tone, refine pores, and relieve migraine and sinus pain headaches more than a cooling treatment. And, of course, reduce puffiness. “It stimulates circulation and oxygenates the skin, making you look and feel like you’ve caught more zzz’s by firming skin and reducing puffiness,” says Arora.

How to make the most of your ice globes?

“For a lymphatic massage, roll the globes down along the forehead, sides of the face, and neck. This will help ease tension, stimulate nerves, and release toxins. For a lifting massage, roll the globes upwards along your jawline, cheekbones, and forehead. This will help stimulate blood circulation and oxygenate the skin,” adds Arora, known for her result-oriented approach as she combines tools with techniques. You could combine cryotherapy with sheet masks, serums, and creams as a weekend ritual.