Is dipping your face in ice water really an anti-aging secret?

Almost every day a new hack pops up online. Because of the power of social media, we are exposed to every kind of hack, trick, and tip under the sun. While some have proven to be really helpful, others are really useless and a complete waste of time. Another hack has made its way online and it might just give you chills and not because it is so amazing but because you literally have to use ice blocks for this one.

According to thousands of TikTokes, dipping your face in ice water is the real secret to younger-looking skin.

Does dipping your face in ice water really make you look younger?

While it isn’t smart to follow every beauty trend you see online, most people are willing to do just about anything to look beautiful and young.

Even if this means dipping your entire face into a bowl of ice-cold water.

The beauty hack has gone viral on apps such as TikToker and promises those who try it younger and firmer skin – something many people pay hundreds and even thousands of rands to achieve.

Popular TikToker Laura88Lee shared a clip of herself during the dipping process and claims it holds a number of benefits which include:

• Reducing oiliness
• Boosting a healthy glow
• Improves superficial wrinkles and
• Decreases symptoms of anxiety

Some of the app users even say that doing the ‘ice trick’ will help to shrink those pores that have been bugging you.

The downside of it all

While it promises many benefits, there are some downsides to the ice dipping hack.

According to IOL, it can cause serious damage to your skin, especially if you have dry or sensitive skin, resulting in ice burns, redness, and itching.

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