When you plunge your face into ice water, the low temperature causes the capillaries to constrict which helps decrease puffiness, redness and swelling, leaving your skin looking refreshed and rejuvenated.
By temporarily restricting blood flow, a Glacial Facial can be particularly effective in reducing under-eye bags and diminishing over night swelling. After some time, the capillaries open up resulting in a refreshed and natural flushed look.
Excessive sun exposure or allergic reactions can often leave the skin red, itchy, and irritated. Contact with ice water constricts blood vessels and soothes inflammation and discomfort due to sunburns and allergies.
A Glacial Facial acts as a natural astringent, causing pores to shrink, giving your skin a smoother appearance and reducing the accumulation of dirt, oil, and contaminants. By maintaining clean and tight pores, you minimize the likelihood of clogs, and the subsequent formation of blackheads and acne.
A Glacial Facial can increase the absorption capacity of the skin, making it an excellent compliment to your skincare routine. After dipping your face in ice water, your skin’s increased receptivity allows for better penetration and absorption of skincare products such as serums, moisturisers, and masks (a secret of Super models across the globe).
Submerging your face in a bowl of ice-cold water upon waking, stimulates your body’s sympathetic nervous system. This works to clear away the mental fog from a night’s rest and sets the tone for a focused and clear-headed start to your day.
Cold temperatures cause blood vessels to constrict which can help reduce the throbbing sensation often associated with headaches and migranes. This constriction may reduce blood flow to the head, potentially alleviating pain.
During a panic attack, our body experiences physiological arousal, including an increased heart rate. Submerging your face in cold water can help counteract this heightened arousal by activating the Vagus nerve which slows down our breathing and heart rate and switches us into a state referred to as parasympathetic mode — more commonly known as a state of ‘rest-and-digest’.
The psychological aspect of cold-water exposure - even a simple face plunge - can’t be underestimated. The sense of achievement, the commitment to oneself and to a daily ritual, are all thought to play a role in improving mental health conditions. For those struggling with mental health challenges this serves as a reminder that you achieve difficult tasks and overcome discomfort.
No need to break to break ice cubes to set up your face plunge and no need to make fresh ice cubes after you are done. You can perform a Glacial Facial plunge under 3 minutes – start to finish.
The included thermometer allows the user to monitor the plunge bath for ideal temperature by stirring the mixture for more or less time as required.
You won’t use up ice cubes that may be needed for regular use through the day.
– Adjust the temperature by adding extra water during freezing to get to colder bath temperatures sooner.
No need to wash the bowl after every use, as opposed to using a salad or baking bowl.
The kit is there in plain sight every time you open the freezer as a reminder to conduct your daily Glacial Facial.
The ease of use helps to make it very simple to become a part of your daily health & wellness routine.
According to Dr. Natalie Shevchenko
, Board Certified Dermatologist, “There are many benefits to applying ice water to the skin such as decreasing inflammation and reducing puffiness, also improving the appearance of the skin tone, minimizing the appearance of enlarged pores and improving superficial wrinkles.”