DIY Frozen Facial: Homemade Face Masks In Ice Cubes

When it comes to providing the skin with some instant relief from the summer heat, look no further than the inside of your freezer. No, we’re not talking about standing in front of it with the door wide open while your face (and anything else that will fit) basks in the escaping chilled air—that’s what air conditioners are for. What we’re talking about is a fun DIY skin care treatment: an ice cube face mask.

Using ice in skin care is nothing new. In fact, many people store certain skin care products in the fridge for a number of reasons. While you can use a plain old cube of ice to give yourself an ice cube facial, why not up the ante a bit and have some DIY fun while you’re at it? In the hot summer months, we like to create ice cubes complete with ingredients that can promote some major skin care benefits. Our cooling cucumber ice cube mask can calm your skin and leave your face feeling fresh and hydrated—not to mention cooled off on a hot summer day.

• 1 ice cube tray
• 2 pureed cucumbers
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 1 cup of green tea (brewed)
• ¼ cup honey

1. Mix all 4 ingredients together in a medium sized mixing bowl
2. Pour the mixture into your ice cube tray and place it in the freezer
3. Once the cubes are frozen, take the tray out of the freezer and let it sit for about a minute (so the cubes are easier to remove and not too cold for your skin). Pop one out and place the remaining facial cubes back in the freezer for next time!
4. Rub an ice cube over your face and neck, avoiding your eyes and let it sit for 7-10 minutes
5. To remove, soak a washcloth in warm water and wipe the mixture off your skin
6. Follow up with your favorite moisturizer to lock in the hydration.