Molly-Mae Hague well and truly won our hearts last week when she shared a candid couple of videos on her Instagram stories of her holding an ice cube wrapped in tissue paper over two fresh spots. Speaking to camera she introduced the scene declaring, 'I'm icing my new spots!' before zooming in on her neat little topknot and continuing, 'I'm sharing this because a problem shared is a problem halved right?'. We're all for this level of reality on Instagram. So if you ever feel like you want to tone down a breakout or two does holding an ice cube over them a la Molly-Mae Hague style really work? We turned to a pro...
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Does Holding An Ice Cube Over Your Spots Have Any Effect? Here's What A Pro Had To Say:
According to one of Grazia's go-to skin experts, aesthetic doctor and founder of Illuminate Skin Clinic Dr Sophie Shotter there are benefits to be found in icing your spots. 'Just as we know that ice is a useful treatment when you've sprained your ankle the same principle lies behind its use in treating spots.' Tell us more! 'If you have an angry pimple there is likely to be a significant amount of inflammation present. Ice will help to constrict the blood vessels around the spot, helping to reduce that inflammation. This will make the spot appear smaller but not disappear. It's a great quick fix if you're after one though.' Duly noted. Just remember to wrap your ice cube in a very clean flannel or clean tissue like Molly-Mae before you hold it to your skin.
On the lookout for even more spot solutions? Find our collection of the best right here.
Caught the skincare bug and want to up the ante at home during the remainder of lockdown? Shop the best tech in the business below....
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Shop The Best Beauty Gadgets In The Business
Drybar, The Double Shot Blow-Dryer Brush £125 at Harrods
New and exclusive to Harrods Beauty, the US favourite Drybar has finally landed on British soil, and brought with it some seriously covetable, high tech tools. The double shot dryer brush boasts a slick, ergonomic design that uses Ionic technology to reduce frizz and increase shine, while the vents and oval shape ensure maximum air flow for an effective, quick dry. Salon results in an instant.
Philips, Sonicare 9900 Prestige Power Toothbrush with SenseIQ, £299.99
Prestige by name and prestige by nature, as by all accounts this electric toothbrush is the Rolls Royce of oral care. This advanced brush comes with an AI-powered app and adapts to your brushing style, sensing your pressure, time and motion, it can change rhythm accordingly to get the best clean, and give real time guidance via the app. The best part? It even charges via USB cable, so its the perfect travel brush for when you're on the go.
Higherdose Infrared Sauna Blanket V3, £469
Trending on Cult Beauty, Higherdose' Infrared blanket promises all of the indulgent bliss of a sauna from the comfort of your home. It does come with a hefty price tag, but working out the cost per use compared to regular spa trips, might just make this worth investing in for the long term. Simply lay down in the blanket (much like a sleeping bag) and as the temperature rises, so will your body's thermal energy, promoting an increase in blood flow and sweating out toxins, helping you to get a glow from within.
RÉDUIT, UNI, £87.35
Small but mighty, all you need is a UNI and the Réduit pod of your choice for a moisturising mist of one of the concentrated formulas (there's clear dew, ageless mist and pearl diffusion to choose from). And, you can even swap out a skinpod for a hairpod for weightless, conditioned hair all from the same device.
Peep Club, Heated Eye Wand, £60
Peep Club's eye wand gently heats to up to 42 degrees and can be used along the lower lid from the inner to outer corner (where you might use under eye patches) to unblock glands, promote circulation and stimulate collagen. Goodbye dry, tired eyes and fine lines!
Philips BRI954/00 Lumea Prestige IPL Hair Removal Device for Body, Face & Precision Areas
Laser hair removal appointments come at a cost. Once you tot up the price of a course of treatments, you soon realise how much of an investment this piece of tech is.
CurrentBody LED Light Therapy Mask, £279
LED light therapy is well known to have skin benefits when it comes to calming acne, boosting brightness and increasing the production of collagen. Time was it was only available via a bookable treatment or as part of a facial, but masks like these mean that you can get similar results at home. It might look expensive but if you have found the treatments work for you, then this is well worth an investment. The plus of this one over others? It's lightweight and bendy, making it far more compact than other options.
001 Skincare London Eyecicles, £150
These beauty baubles are made using artisan glass blowing techniques which means they don't have a seam. That comes in handy when you realised they're intended for smoothing over the delicate skin around your eyes. Once refrigerated apply a serum and smooth them around your eyes to de-puff. Try them once and you'll be hooked.
Foreo Luna Mini 2, £99
This is the queen of all cleansing brushes. It's non-porous silicone bristles are incredibly hygienic and perfect for those with sensitive skin. Use alongside your cleanser if you're keen to go the extra mile. The vibrations work to massage and boost skin's circulation too. It's entirely worth the spend.
Theragun, Theragun Pro, £549
Take charge of your own physical wellbeing and relieve tension with this Theragun's professional grade massage gun.
NuFACE Mini Facial Toning Device, £175
This one's another Jennifer Aniston favourite! It uses micro-current technology for a facial massage and workout, clinically proven to improve facial contours and skin tone.
Sarah Chapman Skinesis Pro Hydro-Mist Steamer, £138
It's a purifying facial steamer that emits nano-sized particles of steam to deeply penetrate the skin. If you plan pamper evenings on the regular and are committed to deep cleansing and brightening, this is the beauty gadget for you.
Face Gym Face Tool Kit, £60
Serious about your skin? Then you've probably already heard of Face Gym - the ultimate workout for your facial muscles that delivers instant results. To try a workout at home, invest in this starter kit and follow one of their videos on Instagram. The results are VERY impressive.
Jillian Dempsey Gold Sculpting Bar, £185
This T-bar tool replicates the effect of a face massage via vibrations. It's beloved by the A-list likes of Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow and is about as dinky as beauty gadgets come. Oh and did we mention it's plated with 24k gold? Yeah. That too.
Venus For Pubic Hair Women's Razor, £9.99
This one doesn't require quite as much spend! It's a razor that is specifically designed to prevent irritation when shaving hair in the public region. The blades are placed to cut the hairs whilst barely touching the skin. Use alongside the new Venus For Pubic Hair 2-in-1 Cleanser and Shave Gel, £6.66, for a smooth irritation-free shave. Use across the top of your pubic hair and along the sides only and save those tricker areas for the pros!
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