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    Aloe vera ice cubes are here to tighten and de-puff your face

    24 Jul 2020 12:45 PM | Posted by
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    If you’re only using aloe vera as a decorative plant or an after-sun remedy, you’re doing it wrong.

    Within each aloe vera leaf is a gel-like consistency rich in antioxidants and vitamins A and C. When topically applied, the gel acts as a natural skin-soothing solution that can be used to de-puff the eyes as well as fight surface-level pimples.

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    Its healing qualities have been praised by Greek scientists for over 2,000 years, and so, the fact some of our favourite skin care products utilise this star ingredient is hardly a surprise.

    It is however, the combination of aloe vera and ice, as demonstrated to us by natural skincare expert and founder of Sugar Coated Hair Removal, Rosie Khandwala, that has given us a fresh appreciation for the plant.

     In a recent video posted to IGTV, Rosie shared a recipe for aloe vera ice cubes, which she labelled as ‘skin tightening from home’. The step-by-step combines the soothing sensation of aloe vera, with the pore-tightening effect of plunging your face in ice.

    Rosie isn’t the only expert to recommend the sub zero technique, with both Jessica Alba’s facialist, Kate Somerville, and Margot Robbie makeup artist, Pati Dubroff, also on board.

    “What ice does, is it constricts the vascular system, so you're really able to pump those lymph nodes out and really tighten the skin," Kate said in a recent Instagram Live.  The result? "It just literally lifts the skin and I know it's really basic, but I'm telling you it's like the best face lift ever."

    Meanwhile Pati has an entire Instagram highlight dedicated to the practice, in which the makeup artist reveals she plunges her face into an ice bath every night. 

    "I find I sleep better, deeper. Feel calm," she said. And judging by her no filtered, no make-up selfie, she's doing something right.

    Image credit: @patidubroff

    Convinced? Check out Rosie Khandwala's aloe vera ice cube recipe here. 

    Or, if you'd rather someone else do the hard work for you: Sukin Naturals Aloe Vera Gel, Olay Mist Ultimate Hydration Essence - Calming, Plunkett’s Hi-Potency Aloe Vera Facial Mask

    Main image credit: @cecilialaulanne

    Have you used aloe vera or ice on your skin? Will you give this a try? 

     

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    42 Member Comments

    Sootyhere 23 Jan 2021 9:39 PM

    I love aloe vera for soothing sunburn but hate ice on my skin,

    Beautyguru101 26 Aug 2020 3:58 PM

    I’ve been growing an aloe Vera plant for over a year and couldn’t figure out how to make something that worked but I will try this tonight.

    Lala's Land 25 Aug 2020 8:13 PM

    Wow! I am definitely trying this! I have an Aloe Vera plant all ready to go

    Petal 16 Aug 2020 11:15 AM

    I'm reading this article while I have my fan heater on right next to me!

    Sally10 4 Aug 2020 8:34 PM

    Aloe vera gives me eczema :(

    Jodes71 3 Aug 2020 11:06 PM

    This sounds great. Will wait till it’s a bit warmer though

    Sootyhere 23 Jan 2021 9:39 PM

    That's for sure Jodes.

    lindylou 3 Aug 2020 3:29 PM

    Maybe I need an aloe vera plant. My ice cubes are for G&T but I'm sure I could find a space for an A&V cube.

    Bellefleur 2 Aug 2020 9:50 PM

    I have a huge aloe vera plant outside - might need to look into this during iso.

    bebeautiful34 1 Aug 2020 7:41 PM

    Aloe vera gel is great for soothing irritated and sunburnt skin

    Sootyhere 1 Aug 2020 3:03 PM

    Not for me

    IndieAna 31 Jul 2020 7:18 PM

    Maybe when the weather is warmer :)

    Gilded 30 Jul 2020 4:01 PM

    Hmm interesting idea but might get tad messy.

    Angage 30 Jul 2020 12:30 PM

    I have use fresh aloe vera on my face before.It was feeling itchy at first. But cool and soothing my dry skin.

    Shop A Everyday 30 Jul 2020 12:11 AM

    I want too, but can I ?

    Susmat 29 Jul 2020 2:55 PM

    Just using the gel itself would be cooling...and sticky!

    sootyblack_14 29 Jul 2020 9:29 AM

    Sounds interesting... Not sure I could be bothered though...

    ashlee. 28 Jul 2020 10:46 PM

    Interesting! I'll give this a go :)

    darasparkle 28 Jul 2020 10:07 PM

    I can see the aloe aspect - but the ice aspect has be trembling!

    onlyoni 28 Jul 2020 5:51 PM

    I think the Aloe Vera ice cubes are a great idea but I'll wait until it warms up a bit before using them.

    jupiter 28 Jul 2020 9:43 AM

    Too cold for me to be doing this in winter! Brrrr....

    Miramarmari 27 Jul 2020 3:55 PM

    Great diy idea with aloe Vera!

    beautyfun 27 Jul 2020 3:50 PM

    Mmm not sure, I have used Aloe Vera for a face gel due to skin issues.

    Jessica712 27 Jul 2020 2:23 PM

    Id try it to see if it works for my skin.

    Beautybabe140194 27 Jul 2020 1:52 PM

    I would consider it in summer. For now will just stick to aloe Vera fresh from the garden.

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