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  1. Anonymous
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    Ice on your face

    Started 4 years ago by Anonymous
    Latest reply from jayp

    Some time ago a old aunt told me I will 100% lose all pimples if I will apply ice on the zits 2 times/day, for 10 days.

    I've did it for 34 days and with no results.

    So don't use ice to get rid of acne, doesn't work
  2. Anonymous
    Unregistered
    Posted 4 years ago#
    Anyway, use ice every morning and evening for a better, firmer skin. You may not get rid of pimples, but I can guarantee you'll look 10 years younger, and it costs you nothing. Just try it for 2 weeks and you'll see a big difference!
  3. Aly
    Member
    Posted 4 years ago#
    I've heard this for the first time. Well application of ice or a splash of cool water definitely nourishes the skin making it look better.

    Your grandma probably said so because application of ice removes dirt surfaces and closes open pores. you may prevent having more pimples but am not sure if it work on reducing them.
  4. Anonymous
    Unregistered
    Posted 4 years ago#
    I will try the ice too, because i use to clean my face with very cold mineral water and I'm pleased that my face looks better for the moment.
  5. sara30
    Member
    Posted 4 years ago#
    Well yes it oes cleanse your face but be careful not to overdo it as this may tend to dry out your skin.
  6. bobschmuck
    Member
    Posted 4 years ago#
    I was told that applying ice to a big zit will remove the redness and swelling... It never worked and it was really cold. Lesson learned! X-D
  7. heidismith
    Member
    Posted 4 years ago#
    Lolz.. I hope you didnt kept the ice on until it melted away :P

    Jokes apart I tried it for around 5 days bu no improvement.. So this can be considered as a myth.
  8. Aly
    Member
    Posted 4 years ago#
    Ice only helps reduce swelling but doesnt control acne... :)

    so this can be considered as a partial myth
  9. Anonymous
    Unregistered
    Posted 3 years ago#
    I :? guess that ice kills the bacterias and microbs but i can't see any conection between ice and acne.
    Maybe the ice stopes the pimples from breaking.........
  10. h4rk4t
    Member
    Posted 2 years ago#

    i am against using anything, such as face washes.....water seems to work great for me...i put up a thread actually on how to just use water for keeping a zit free face - of course this may not apply for all skin conditions, especially already covered faces - thats when i would suggest using face wash till the zits were neerly gone/under control then slowly use less and less of the face wash and applying the methods I talked about (if anyone wants the link i'll post it here).

    ICE DOES HELP, it doesn't help to remove pimples, mainly cause it closes pores and all... BUT IF YOU have a clean face or neerly cleen face, and start using a little bowl or plastic tub with cold water and some ice poured in it, and just let your face soak in it for around 15 seconds..do it a few times...you know your limits - you dont want your face to be all numb (but that wont hurt them). IT HELPS prevent them more, and it certainly tightens/firms your skin and makes you look younger as said before. And as Aly said, it does nourish the skin. So over all you'll be getting some smooth nice skin, im a guy, and this helps me alottt.
    paz

  11. h4rk4t
    Member
    Posted 2 years ago#

    forgot to mention, i just did this again today and you really notice it if you look in the mirror after. Just pat your face dry with a towel.. and it feels SO nice and refreshing...just makes you feel overall really good.

  12. jjones
    Member
    Posted 2 years ago#

    I always find that placing ice on the skin before going to bed reduces the inflammation of the spot.

    acne free now


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