2015-11-16
Joybynature.com Team
Nov
16

 

Ice cubes are a lifesaver in the hot and humid weather. A couple of ice cubes in the juice or colas or even in water quenches our thirst. They may cause a sore throat but it has many commendable benefits that can surpass its one negative. Some benefits are enumerated below.

  1. Reduces Swelling

Applying ice packs on swollen area helps to relieve swelling by constricting the blood vessels thereby slowing down the inflammatory action of the body. But do not apply ice directly on your skin, as it might cause frostbite.

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  1. Relieves Pain

Applying ice packs reduces pain and discomfort in case of muscle cramps or pain due to injection shot. It helps in countering pain by soothing the inflammation and improving blood circulation in the area.

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  1. Aids in Piles Treatment

Ice acts as an effective natural aid to treat inflammation and swelling and thus, people suffering from piles can use ice to reduce pain and discomfort in the anus. Ice packs may help reduce swelling but care should be taken not to apply them directly, crushed ice cubes should be wrapped in a plastic bag or sheet before applying on the anal opening.

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Removes Tan and Sunburn

Appling ice cubes on the affected area that has sunburn and tan helps by not only soothing but also hydrating it simultaneously. This is because, ice contains water that when applied on the skin eases pain and inflammation.

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  1. Alleviates toothache

Applying ice cube on the sensitive area of tooth pain desensitizes the nerves and gums for some time and provides you relief. It should be wrapped a piece of cloth and held on your cheek near the affected area for few minutes for effectual pain relief.

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  1. Soothes blemishes

Ice acts as a perfect home remedy to deal with oily skin. It not only eliminates sebum from the clogged pores but also control the production of sebum. It reduces enlarged pores and soothes painful pimple eruptions. Ice cube covered in clean cloth must be simply placed it on the pimple for couple of minutes.

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  1. Reduces dark circles 

Dark circles as well as puffiness of eyes can be effectively treated with the help of ice. It constricts the blood vessels, keeps your skin intact and reduces darkness. It also combats dullness of the skin by moisturising your skin. Adding few drops of lavender oil in iced water and dabbing this solution over the dark circles with the help of a cotton ball helps to overcome this problem.

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  1. Perfect Primer

Shower and bath opens up the facial pores. Applying ice cubes before makeup helps to close the pores as well as makes the makeup last longer. Added benefit, gives the face dewy and fresh look. 

  1. Chewing Gum Remover

It is probably the most generic accident, chewing gum at weird places such as hair or clothes or even furniture. Ice happens to be a lifesaver in such situations as it hardens the gum, which you can be easily scraped off, without causing much damage to the surface.

  1. Splinter remover

This is an effective method helps to remove the splinter painlessly, well almost. If a splinter gets stuck in your skin, numb the affected region with ice. After that, you can use a pair of tweezers to smoothly dig out that splinter.

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  1. Prevent blisters

 

Apply ice cubes, wrapped in a cloth, on the blisters or burns, to prevent further damage to the skin. You can also apply an ice pack on the blister to reduce swelling.

 

 

  1. Adds Glow to Face

 

Rubbing ice cubes on the face daily improves blood circulation giving your face a healthy glow. It is also believed that ice cubes prevents wrinkles and premature aging  due to stress on skin which affects it adversely.

 

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Next time do not pop the ice cubes in the drink but also dab on the face for looking better or use it to relieve your pain.

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