I may or may not try this again …
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| | | | | You may have seen videos on social media of people dunking their faces in bowls of ice water. If so, perhaps you thought, "Did I see that right?" Yes, you did. | | This is called an "ice water facial" — not to be confused with facial icing, which uses ice only. While there's limited research on ice water facials, people claim that they enhance your skin's appearance and help reduce puffiness, inflammation, and oiliness. | | I tried this for 1 week to see if it could improve the look of my skin. Keep reading to find out how the experience went. | | | | | | | Stay cool,
Sarah Choi
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Sarah Choi
July 23, 2025 • 3 min read | | | | | | | |
| |  | | | | What's it like to try an ice water facial? Let me tell you! | | Before I dive into my experience, let's talk about my setup. I used a large glass mixing bowl, around 12 inches in diameter and 6 inches deep, to hold the water and ice. I thought that crushed ice might feel sharp and unpleasant on my skin, and using filtered bottled water would be too expensive, so I used whole ice cubes and tap water. However, this part comes down to personal preference. | | I did my facials first thing in the morning, which ended up being around 8 a.m. How did it feel, you ask? Submerging my head in the water was … not entirely pleasant. | | Fair warning: When you put your face in the water, a little bit will enter your nose. I found this sensation particularly uncomfortable. I tried blowing air out through my nose, but the bubbling broke the surface of the water covering my face. (You may be able to avoid this by using nose plugs.) | | Here's exactly how to do an ice water facial if you're interested in trying it out for yourself: | - Select a large, clean bowl. Ensure it's wide and deep enough to fully submerge your face.
- Fill the bowl with water and ice to about 3/4 full.
- Place your face in the water for a short amount of time. It doesn't have to be for very long — 5 seconds is fine.
- Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel.
- Discard the water and ice. (Don't drink it!)
| | After doing this for a week straight, I have thoughts about this wellness trend. Did I notice any benefits? Was it worth all the time and water spent on each facial? I'll let my article speak for itself. Read my full write-up below to learn more and find out if I plan to try this again. | | | | | | | | | | An alternative to a full facial | | | | | | |  | | Medi Grade Cooling Ice Face Mask | | If you don't want to dunk your head in water but still want a cool, soothing "facial," you can try using this face mask. Pop it in the fridge or freezer for the recommended time (about 1 to 2 hours before use), then place it on your face. It's best to relax and lie down while using it — a good excuse to chill out! Literally. | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Now's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Now are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | How did you feel about this newsletter? | | | | Email wellnesswire@healthline.com with comments related to this newsletter or topics you'd like to see in future editions. The newsletter editors read every message that lands in our inbox — yes, really! We look forward to hearing from you. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
you again soon! | | |  | | |  | | This edition was powered by | | skin care trends. | | | | | | | | View in browser
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