Ice cubes are very useful for the skin but when combined with flower petals the benefit to the skin is amazing, the flowers may be in your garden, or if you do not have a garden, you can use dried petals, and you can use your favorite flowers and buds such as rose, basil Parsley, sage, lavender, and other aromatic herbs and petals.
Here are the benefits of using ice cubes with flower petals and how to prepare them.
In Iceland ice cubes are used with flowers and herbs as part of a day-to-day culture to tighten pores, reduce inflammation, and brighten the complexion.
Ingredients: 1
ice cube tray
1 cup rose water
1 cup dried petals or buds
3 drops essential oil
1 cup distilled water
½ cup aloe vera gel
How to prepare :
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and stir gently, then pour the liquid into each of the ice molds, and on top of each cube put the herb or petal of your choice before placing it in the freezer and waiting patiently for it to slowly freeze.
When you’re ready to use an ice cube, just hold the ice cube and gently pass it all over your face and neck, paying special attention to the eyelids and sides of the nose, then using rose water to refresh the skin.
Benefits of ice cubes with flower petals:
Flower petals are one of the best ingredients to give a natural boost to your health and beauty of your skin. When combined with ice cubes, it has a lot of skin care benefits:
1. Rich in Vitamin C:
Flower petals are a great source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C supports skin cells against free radicals that cause signs of skin aging, and increases collagen production.
2. A source of comfort and calm: The
use of flower petals with ice cubes gives a sense of calm, comfort and refreshment.
3. A good cleanser for the skin: It is
no wonder that many beauty products contain flowers and roses, because they have antibacterial properties, working in the treatment of inflamed and acne-affected skin, reducing redness and preventing further pimples and scars, and it is also anti-inflammatory, so It can help reduce puffy skin around the eyes, and all these benefits can be obtained by using ice cubes with flower petals and passing them on the skin.
4. Toner for the skin:
Ice cubes with flower petals can be used as a toner for your skin, as once you come home from work, you can take an ice cube and pass it on your skin in circular motions, which helps to get rid of dirt as well as makeup.
5. Skin moisturizer: The
natural oils in roses help retain skin moisture, and this leads to a feeling that your skin is soft and tender, and the sugars in rose petals are especially beneficial for people with sensitive skin.
6. Fight acne: The
antibacterial properties of flower petals help fight acne, soothe irritated skin, reduce redness, and treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
7. Minimizing and Tightening Pores:
Passing an ice cube with flower petals on your skin before makeup, reduces pores, and makes your skin flawless after applying makeup.
8. Improves blood circulation:
Ice cubes improve blood circulation, as ice narrows blood vessels and reduces the amount of blood that reaches the skin, which is great in cases of inflammation or swelling.
9. Masking wrinkles:
Ice reduces the signs of wrinkles and slows down the appearance of new wrinkles
