Breaking Down The Benefits Of Ice Rolling and Cryotherapy For The Face

What are the benefits of face ice rolling and cryotherapy?

1. Reduces Puffiness: The cold temperature helps to constrict blood vessels, which can reduce swelling and puffiness, particularly around the eyes.
2. Improves Circulation: The cold stimulates blood flow to the skin, promoting a healthier, more vibrant complexion.
3. Soothes Inflammation: Ice rolling can calm redness or irritation, making it a good option for sensitive or inflamed skin.
4. Tightens Skin: The cold can temporarily tighten the skin, leading to a smoother and firmer appearance.
5. Decreases Dark Circles: The cooling effect can help minimize dark circles under the eyes, as it reduces blood flow in the area and decreases the appearance of tiredness.
6. Reduces Acne and Breakouts: The cold helps to reduce the size of pores and may reduce the formation of acne by limiting inflammation and bacterial growth.

What are the benefits of using the Cryosticks at home?

1. Anti-Aging: Cryotherapy stimulates collagen production, which can improve skin elasticity, firmness, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
2. Reduces Inflammation: Cryotherapy helps with inflammatory skin conditions like acne, rosacea, or psoriasis by lowering the overall skin temperature.
3. Improves Skin Texture and Tone: By boosting circulation and collagen, cryotherapy enhances the skin's smoothness and overall tone.
4. Speeds Up Healing: The cold temperature can reduce the time needed for the skin to recover from injuries or other treatments.
5. Promotes Relaxation and Stress Relief: Cryotherapy triggers the release of endorphins, which helps alleviate stress and promotes an overall sense of well-being.
6. Boosts Metabolism: Full-body cryotherapy can boost metabolism by promoting thermogenesis (the body’s heat production), leading to potential fat-burning benefits.

What is the best ice roller for the face to use at home?

We highly recommend the Biologique Recherche Cryosticks. The Biologique Recherche Cryo-Sticks are made with medical grade stainless steel and store maximum thermal energy, ensuring cold is diffused in contact with the skin. Their ergonomic form molds to the contours of the skin, enabling them to work effectively on every area of the face, including even delicate skin areas like the eyes.

When is the best time for ice rolling the face?

Ice rolling your face can be most beneficial at certain times of the day, depending on what you're looking to achieve. Here are some good times to consider:

1. Morning – After waking up, your face might feel a bit puffy, especially around the eyes or cheeks. Ice rolling in the morning helps reduce puffiness, tightens the skin, and gives you a refreshing, awake feeling.

2. After a workout – If you’ve been sweating and your face feels overheated, ice rolling can help cool your skin down, calm redness, and reduce inflammation.

3. Before applying skincare or makeup – Ice rolling can temporarily tighten pores and reduce swelling, making it a great prep step for applying skincare products or makeup. Your skin will absorb products better afterward, and your makeup might go on smoother.

4. Before bed – If you’re dealing with any swelling or irritation from the day, ice rolling before bedtime can help calm and relax your skin, setting you up for a more restful night.

Always make sure to gently roll in circular motions and not directly over sensitive areas like the eyes or broken skin.

For a more intensive in spa experience visit Paul Labrecque Salon & Skincare Spa in NYC or Palm Beach. Our award winning Biologique Recherche Ice Facial is customized for your unique skin type and issues. Discover the skincare benefits of cryotherapy facial massage and the green algae cold mask formula to reduce inflammation and redness, calm skin irritations and promote healthier overall skin. Book Today