The facial puck is the latest skincare trend to brighten, de-puff and awaken the skin.
Also known as cryotherapy, skin sugaring is an effective way to minimize pores, eliminate puffiness under the eyes and plump up the skin. The only difference is that people used to rub regular ice cubes on their faces. Now there is a tool that can save your beloved fingers from freezing. It's called an ice ball.
Once you've heard about the facial benefits of the puck, you'll understand why this massage tool is so popular.
But first, where do facial ice globes come from?
Good question!
Cooling facial massage tools have become hugely popular over the past decade, most likely due to the worldwide influence of Korean beauty.
Hamm continues, "Many have heard of the popular 10+ step skincare regimen used by Korean women, and the use of ice water/skin sugaring is often cited as one of the key steps to achieving perfect glass-like skin."
We've long known about the pore-tightening benefits of ice on the skin. But these spherical ice balls really do make your skin look chic and are a valuable part of your AM schedule.
Let's take a look at what facial ice globes can actually do for your skin.
What are the benefits of facial ice globes?
Sliding one of these Instagram-friendly beauty tools over your skin can provide a myriad of benefits. These include minimizing inflammation and puffiness, promoting lymphatic drainage, minimizing pores, improving circulation, and glowing. That's right. They don't just sit there looking pretty. Let's take a look at each of these benefits.
Sculpting
Want to tighten your face to get a more pronounced jawline or cheekbones? Hockey therapy may help.
In the facial area, it will immediately sculpt and brighten the skin, promote vasoconstriction and reduce blood vessels - promoting a firmer, more toned complexion. This rejuvenating treatment leaves the face refreshed, renewed and revitalized.
It really is the fastest way to sculpt your skin.
Anti-Puffiness
Puffy eyes can be caused by a variety of factors, from allergies to lack of sleep to genetics. Cold tools such as ice balls can help remove puffiness from your eyes and make you feel more awake.
They help constrict capillaries, which prevents more edema (fluid buildup) from forming around the eyes," explains skincare expert Dr. Barbara Kubica. "Cold compresses and massage also improve sensation, which can relieve tired, puffy or inflamed eyes."
The glowing
Facial puck therapy is known for boosting skin circulation.
But that's not the case! The cold temperatures also help shrink pores, bring a fresh glow to the skin and provide the perfect base for makeup application.
So if you want to wake up glowing in the morning, try rubbing an ice ball over your skin as soon as you wake up in the morning.
I initially planned to use it before a big event or to rescue stressed or troubled skin, but it works so well that many people use it every morning to remove puffiness and reduce skin stress. The results have been far-reaching.
How to use facial ice globes
To get the most out of your facial puck, be sure to use it properly.
For best results, start with a serum or cream to help the tool glide around the eye sockets and across the face.
Starting at the top of the forehead, massage the tool outward from the center of the face to drain lymphatic fluid and detoxify the body.
Move along the brow area, then the eye area, then the cheekbones and cheeks. Always move up and out from the center. Complete the massage by massaging in your jawline, behind your ears and on the back of your neck.
Five to 10 minutes a day is enough to see visible results and relieve muscle tension.
Are there any disadvantages to facial hockey?
If the technique is wrong, yes.
If left in one place for too long, it may damage skin cells. Avoid doing that and you should be fine.
All in all, facial ice globes are considered a safe and effective treatment to brighten skin tone, reduce puffy eyes and tighten skin.
