At-home beauty treatments have definitely come into their own this year and every day it seems there is a new do-it-yourself skincare hack promising life-changing benefits. But, when it comes to cold therapy it’s hard to deny the results; ranging from shrinking the look of pores to de-puffing the skin, to brightening and tightening. And now, thanks to ice-rolling, we can all reap the rewards of cold therapy from the comfort of our own home.
As simple as it sounds, ice-rolling involves massaging the face with a nifty gadget called an ice-roller. Stored in the freezer, this device is filled with a combination of gel and water which melts much slower than ice alone and allows you to use the roller over your whole face without it melting away in minutes.
At-home beauty treatments have definitely come into their own this year and every day it seems there is a new do-it-yourself skincare hack promising life-changing benefits. But, when it comes to cold therapy it’s hard to deny the results; ranging from shrinking the look of pores to de-puffing the skin to brightening and tightening. And now, thanks to ice-rolling, we can all reap the rewards of cold therapy from the comfort of our own home.
Daily use of an ice-roller can have impressive long-term effects including firmer skin andcalming inflammation, lowering the chance of developing rosacea, psoriasis and acne.
For the best results, it is advised to use the roller for around 15 minutes each morning but this convenient tool can be used as much or as little as you wish. On freshly cleansed skin, roll over the surface in upward motions, applying pressure on puffier areas of the face. This technique is perfect for saving dull skin – running the ice-roller under the eyes each morning instantly reduces puffiness and creates an effortlessly awake appearance (even after late nights.)
With a range of ice-rollers on the market, it’s hard to know where to start but here are some of our favourites:
Kitsch Ice Roller, £14
This is the best all-round ice-roller. Good for those on a budget, the Kitsch Ice Roller has a stainless steel barrel that glides over the skin and leaves it feeling ultra-cool, de-puffed, and radiant.
001 Skincare London CRYOpress Ice Facial Massager £70
For more of an investment, the CRYOpress Ice Facial Massager is a staple in every beauty enthusiast collection. The expert tool uses cryotherapy to brighten the complexion and regenerate skin tissue. 001 Skincare London’s best-selling product evens pigmentation and brightens the skin all in under 15 minutes.
For more of an investment, the CRYOpress Ice Facial Massager is a staple in every beauty enthusiast collection. The expert tool uses cryotherapy to brighten the complexion and regenerate skin tissue. 001 Skincare London’s best-selling product evens pigmentation and brightens the skin all in under 15 minutes.
This delightful mini roller is ideal for traveling and comes with a handy storage case. The smaller barrel makes it perfect for getting into those hard to reach areas. Great for men too, Dragonfly promote their roller as a post-shaving treatment which helps to soothe and calm the skin.
Words by Yasmin Norvill
