A ‘cool’ way to soothe a puffy, tired face, these come packed with skin-enhancing ingredients
Whether you’re looking to revive dull skin or simply get a radiance boost, the solution could be lying in your freezer. That’s right, facial popsicles are now a thing. Votre Vu’s Les Sorbet serum which is said to be full of “anti-ageing marine superstars and blended with muscle relaxing vegetable peptides,” comes in a push-up applicator that’s meant to be kept frozen. The ‘popsicle’ should be rubbed onto the face, neck and chest area which instantly boosts circulation and soothes the skin. Not to mention all the anti-ageing benefits. Blush Med Skincare has also created facial popsicles with more naturally found ingredients such as coconut water, cucumber, mint, yoghurt, rose water and even turmeric for great skin results. All of these can be used once and then stored back in the freezer for the next application.
Cooling effect
It may be a good idea to cool down your skin in the summer with facial popsicles you can make at home. Dr Shuba Dharmana, Dermatologist and Medical Director, Lejeune Medspa says post skin care procedures like laser, ice packs are used to cool down inflammation and reduce redness. “You can do the same by mixing cucumber and turmeric and freezing the solution and applying it on inflamed sunburnt skin. These can help hydrate the skin, and close the open pores making the face look tight and glowing. Freezing the ingredients and rubbing the popsicle on the face also stimulates blood circulation,” she adds.
Better absorption of skin
A cold treatment in combination with nutrients good for the skin like cucumber extract, honey, rose water, charcoal and hyaluronic acid can be used for application on the skin. Dr Mohan Thomas, Cosmetic Surgeon, Cosmetic Surgery and Skin Institute explains popsicles can affect the skin in the following ways. “A popsicle having cucumber extract and turmeric can soothe the inflammation caused by active acne. Take the popsicle in a clean towel and gently press against the pimple. One made with cucumber extract and rose water can help reduce the swelling caused by water retention and lack of sleep. Done regularly it can also reduce eye bags,” he says. It is important that the popsicle should not be applied at one point for more than three minutes, else it may leave a frost bite. Frozen serums like Vitamin C serum, collagen and hyaluronic acid can be used as a popsicle during the night time. The cooling effect of the ice tightens and reduces the swelling whereas the high concentration of a combination of active ingredients is absorbed into the skin.
DIY at home
One can make various types of popsicles at home. Blush recommends mixing together active charcoal and greek yoghurt. Freeze the formula and use on the face for a deep cleanse. Rose water, fresh mint and coconut water works well for a radiance boost and as a toner. Dr Geeta Fazalbhoy, Dermatologist and Founder Skin N You says one can see the skin calming benefits almost instantly. “If you use it as a detanning treatment, it will take some time to see visible results,” she adds.
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