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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Rebecca Fearn

Skin icing's not just for summer – this cryotherapy technique will get you party season ready

Skin Icing - black woman uses cryotherapy ice wands on her face looking into a mirror.

Let's be honest: the idea of dipping your face into ice cold water or smoothing a metal roller over your skin in winter time isn't exactly appealing. But skin icing is a cryotherapy technique people have been using for some time now across the globe, and in recent years, celebrities and TikTok users are opting for it to prep for a big event or party season (and of course, to keep cool during summertime). 

But what exactly is this trend and is it beneficial for skin, or even truly safe? We spoke to an expert for the full rundown, and analysed skin icing in full...

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