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malum-forev · 2 years ago

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Hurry Back Home

Summary: The four times you showed up at Bucky’s place unexpected.

Part 1

The first time was a month after the two of you broke up. Once your red rimmed eyes depuffed from the constant tears and you managed to get his name out. Your friends had come over once or twice to check up on you but you’d always lie.

“Thank you for stopping by but really, I’m okay.” You lied when they came by the first time, resting your body on the doorframe and keeping the door close to you so they wouldn’t see your Bucky covered apartment. You still hadn’t taken the pictures down, hadn’t washed your sheets because you could still catch a glimpse of his cologne and you sure as hell hadn’t stopped wearing the Henley he kept at your place. The one you were currently hiding underneath a big sweatshirt.

Of course they didn’t believe you but it was always better to give you some space.

“Call us whenever and we’ll be here.” One of your friends said, you nodded and closed the door.

You deeply regretted living in an apartment with paper thin walls when you heard your other friend say: “I really thought those two were endgame.”

But now, I’d been a month and it seemed like the sun was ready to shine again. The pain still felt unbearable but it was most likely because Bucky was still imprinted in your apartment. So one Sunday morning, you grabbed a cardboard box and decided enough was enough. Almost with closed eyes as to not relive the good memories, you started chucking everything that reminded you of him.

Goodbye rubber spatula Bucky melted half to death the first time he cooked you breakfast. Sayonara to the broken picture frame he’d glued back together after slamming your body against the wall that time you two came back tipsy and horny from the bar. Farewell to the plush blanket he insisted you needed in your living room the day your heater went out. Would it be too over the top if you brought the heater back to its broken state because he fixed it?

As you passed through the kitchen, you saw the small plate Bucky gave you when you went to that pottery class. A lopsided dish he’d made too oval and too deep to actually be useful but with the way his tongue poked out in concentration as he made, it there was no way you could tell him it wasn’t perfect. He hadn’t let you see his final design but a few days later, after it had been fired, you finally saw what he had painted. At the center of the plate, in his almost illegible messy handwriting, read: This is a plate, -Bucky <3.

You shoved the dish all the way back inside one of your kitchen drawers, not wanting to think about it anymore but not wanting to throw away such a meaningful gift. Not yet.

You grabbed another smaller box and shoved all the clothes Bucky had left behind over the months. A couple of Henleys, some underwear, his leather jacket, and the gloves he’d stopped wearing.

“Not today, Doll.” He’d smiled, lowering your hands holding the leather gloves. “I don’t need them when I’m with you.”

Before you could think about it too much, you opened your door and walked over to his apartment with his things. You dropped the box at his doorstep and turned to leave but you heard his locks turn.

A gasp got caught in your throat and you were almost positive your heart missed a beat. The plan wasn’t to see him, you weren’t ready to see him. Maybe you could make a run for it? But it would be too obvious! You’ll look ridiculous! Maybe you can play dead? It works for dogs!

But before you could make a decision, you heard his voice. The sweet tone he reserved just for your ears, soft and comforting.

“Hi.” His smile was small not reaching his eyes. “How are you?”

You tried to swallow the lump in your throat and nod. “I’m okay. I thought it was time to drop your things off.”

“Oh,” His usual crystal blue eyes now adorned an all too familiar red hue, the bags under his eyes big and purple. But before you could feel sorry, a cheery voice appeared from the inside of his apartment.

“We should be leaving soon.” A woman came into view, her tactical suit showed you she worked with Bucky but the way her arm rested on his shoulder showed you she’s more than just a coworker. “Wouldn’t want to miss our reservation.”

You didn’t let your mouth drop to the floor just out of pure pride.

How could I have been so stupid to think Bucky wasn’t over me yet? You thought.

You kicked the cardboard box lightly with the tip of your shoe. “Just wanted to drop off your things.”

Bucky’s eyebrows furrowed, your sudden change of demeanor confused him. But your eyes pingponging from the box to him to Jessica gave him more answers than he needed. He started shaking his head, wanting to explain to you that Jessica didn’t know who you were and that’s why she was saying they were going out. He wanted to explain that the only reason she was in his apartment was because she had to borrow some unmarked guns for her mission. He especially wanted to explain to you that Jessica wasn’t interested in guys like him- actually she wasn’t interested in guys at all!

“You can keep or throw out anything you have of mine, I don’t want it.” You said rolling your eyes, turning to leave but he held your elbow wanting to get even a single word in. But he didn’t get a chance to say anything.

You tugged your arm back and left, closing your apartment door with a bang.

The second time was a few weeks after you had given Bucky his belongings. You’d started watching the news again, not caring whenever they showed a picture of him. At least that’s what you told your friends. You finally returned to your favorite coffee shop, even though it hurt when the barista asked where your boyfriend was. You’d managed to say it was just you this time but were too distracted with your own thoughts to see the glimmer in the guy’s eyes when you said it.

Today was an especially important day, your first run since the breakup. You welcomed the familiar burn in your lungs and the feeling of freedom. You jogged up to the door of your apartment just to see a brown paper bag with your name on it. You eyed it quizzically, looking around to figure out if you could spot who left it. But inside was a harmless coffee with a note written on the side: What’s a morning run without your morning coffee?

At first it made you smile, thinking about all the times you would drink coffee with Bucky. A little slice of normalcy and routine in his otherwise chaotic world. That ritual the two of you created was one of the only things he could control.

But the sweet thoughts turned sour as you remembered the blonde’s arm on Bucky. Who the hell does he think he is? He can go out and date but you? You have to be constantly reminded of the relationship?

I don’t fucking think so.

You marched up the stairs straight to his door and banged on it three times. You didn’t mind the time, you knew he was up since sunrise.

No answer. You brought your fist up to the door again and knocked five times, your patience running thin and your energy low.

A few seconds later a messy haired groggy Bucky opened up, rubbing his eyes with the back of his palms.

“You were asleep?” You forgot why you were here in the first place, more concerned about the fact that your ex-boyfriend who never slept in past 5:45 and was now barely waking up at 8 am! Had he not been sleeping at night? Was he getting nightmares again? Was he benched from the team?

“Was, past tense.” He yawned. “What’s wrong? Are you okay?”

His kind blue eyes convinced you for a second but the coffee in your hand reminded you of your anger.

“I wanted to hand deliver this.” You pushed the coffee into his chest. “And to tell you that these mind games you’re playing are not working. I’m done, we’re done. So don’t come here wanting to stir up things that have been buried. We used to drink coffee after our runs but not anymore, not together at least! So stop it, and I don’t want it.”

Bucky’s eyes widened as he looked down at the drink in his hands. You’d left him speechless. Truthfully, leaving the big and scary Winter Soldier inarticulate did wonders for your self-esteem-

“Did you read the other side of the cup?” Bucky asked in an annoyed tone.

“What?”

He rolled his eyes and turned the cup, bringing it close to your face. “The back of the coffee says: Come into the coffee shop for a free pastry and a date �� Jack.”

You felt your face blush, heat consuming your whole body.

“I-when- I didn’t read-“ You stammered.

“Are we done here?” Bucky raised his eyebrows. “I’m sure you’re getting flooded with date propositions but could we keep the ‘bragging about it to your ex’ to a minimum?”

You furiously nodded and whispered a small: “Sorry about that.”

The third time was four months after the breakup. You thought you were doing great, making progress. You’d been on a date or two that didn’t amount to anything but it counted, right? Everything seemed normal until you heard about the last mission.

You had turned on the TV and the news station was doing a 24hr coverage of a rescue mission. Something about super soldier serums being reproduced and hostages being taken. You didn’t need to see him on the screen to know he was there. An unusual feeling gnawed at your chest.

Before, when you were dating, you would get anxious about him going on missions but this time it was different. Like you knew something bad was going to happen.

And then you saw the coverage, the warehouse had been wired with explosives. Every wall blown up into ashes. “There have been no survivors until now.” The newscaster said.

Your heart races thinking of him. This can’t be true, right? You know there’s no possibility of him not being there, he’s the one who is supposed to handle super soldiers for fucks sake! But the thought of him not making it is out of the question. You cannot even process the information. A shocking sob rips through your chest as you hear the total fatalities number rise.

You had wanted to be informed of everything happening but at some point in the night, you fell asleep with the TV turned on. A faint noise woke you up, your senses heightened to a thousand. You brought closer the sleeves of one of Bucky’s heneleys that had been mixed up with the clothes at the back of your closet and took in his faint scent. But then you heard it again, the unmissable groan of his apartment door. You told him to get it fixed a thousand times but he would always say: “Just because something’s old doesn’t mean it needs to be fixed.”

You rushed outside and saw him, opening his apartment door. You couldn’t believe it, were you dreaming?

You ran to him and just as he turned around you wrapped your arms around him, you couldn’t help the tears running down your face.

“Is there something wrong?” Bucky asked, worry written all over your face, as he brushed the hair off of your face. “Are you hurt.”

A laugh ripped through your chest and you shoved his shoulder. “Wrong with me? You scared me half to death! I though you didn’t make it.”

You whispered the last part, wanting to hide the tremble in your voice.

He took your head in his hands, placing a kiss on your forehead. “I’m all right doll, see, I’m still in one piece.”

You nodded and sniffled, bringing your head to his chest.

“I’ve been looking for this.” Bucky let out a small laugh, placing kisses on the top of your head, while tugging on his shirt. But before you could tell him he could have it back, he said: “Keep it, it looks better on you.”

The fourth time you showed up at Bucky’s place unexpected was a month later. For about a week, you’d been getting this weird feeling. You had seen the same person twice in the subway and then once turning the corner to your apartment. At first, you thought it was a coincidence but today was the third day you saw the same man. Bucky had taught you that whenever you feel in danger you should go around the block once. No person that isn’t following you is going to turn right twice, ending up in the same spot you started. He said that if after doing that, they were still on your tail you should immediately go to his place. No matter the time and no matter the situation.

You looked over your shoulder before turning right for the fourth time hoping the man would enter one of the many apartments or stores lining your street. Maybe he was lost? But no, he kept his pace following you. Your breath hitched as you considered your options. A) Lead this person straight to your apartment and get murdered or B) Face your ex-boyfriend.

You considered option A for a second, it would be less awkward. But you shook your head. You rushed up the stairs and made use of the spare key to Bucky’s apartment you hadn’t returned. You quickly closed the door and leaned back on it, trying to regain your breath. You did as you were once told, you grabbed the gun from underneath his dining room table and pointed at the door until he got home.

An hour later, you saw the lock turn and the door slowly open. You pointed the gun straight on and waited for whoever was behind the door to come in.

“It’s just me,” You heard Bucky’s voice before he came in. “You’re safe.”

You let out a breath as he came into view, setting the gun back on the table. “How’d you know I was here?”

“You think I don’t have cameras?” Bucky chuckled as he lowered his work backpack onto the kitchen island. “I saw you snooping around, by the way.”

The corners of your lips turned upwards, partly because you were caught but mostly because you didn’t find any indications that there had been a woman in his place.

“What happened?” He asked, sitting across from you.

“I think I’m being followed.” You chewed on your bottom lip nervously.

“Think?” Bucky asked with raised eyebrows.

“The same man has been following me from my apartment to work and back for the past week. And he’s not even being sneaky about it. We’ve made eye-contact and everything.”

Bucky ran his hand across his face. “And you waited a week to tell me?!”

“Well I’m sorry if I’m not totally comfortable telling my ex that someone is following me!” You rolled your eyes. “Anyways, I did what you told me and now I’m here.”

“I took a picture of him when he wasn’t looking.” You pushed your phone closer to Bucky only to see the color drain out of his face. “What’s the matter?”

“The-these- this guy, I saw him at the warehouse.” Bucky muttered. “They’re sending me a message.”

“What are we going to do?” You asked quietly.

Bucky’s nostrils flared as he got filled with rage. “We? We aren’t doing anything. I am going to go to them and kill every single one. I don’t care- they’re dead tomorrow morning.”

“Buck-“ You placed a hand on his chest but he turned around, getting up from the table. He paced around his apartment, face red with anger. “Buck! Stop!”

His eyes darkened. “Stop? Stop and do what? Wait until they hurt the woman that I love? I’m not going to just sit back and take the high road. They deserve to be in the ground and I’m going to make sure it happens. No one can get near you. I’ve worked too hard and sacrificed so much already for them to get close to you.”

“They’ve gotten too close already. I shouldn’t have let them, but they’re here now. And they’re going to see what happens when you piss me off. I broke my heart in two just to make sure you were going to be safe. And they won’t take that away from you, not your safety. I will do whatever is necessary.”

You gasped at his words.

“Is that- is that why-“ Bucky didn’t let you finish, his saddened gaze gave you the answer.

“Do you love me?” You asked him, your heart speaking the words your brain couldn’t let you pronounce. His eyes were set on the ground. You took two steps to him, grabbing his face and looking into his eyes.

“Tell me you don’t love me and I’ll drop it. We never have to talk about this again, we’ll finish with the mercenaries and I will never speak a word to you again. Just say the words. Tell me you don’t love me.”

Worried creases appeared on Bucky’s forehead, battling with himself. “I could never keep you safe. You will always be in danger.”

“Say it.” You ordered. “Say that you don’t love me but know that it won’t go away. I will always be something they hang over your head because I’ll love you forever.”

His steel blue eyes met yours and looked down at your lips.

“I’ll never be safe, but that’s a price I’m willing to pay if it means I get to spend even a minute back in your arms.” You whispered.

Bucky crashed his lips into yours, a rushed and feverish kiss that had you seeing stars. The type that has you gasping for air but not knowing that if it is your last, it was worth it. Bucky pulled you closer to him, his cologne and desperation made you dizzy.

“I’ll love you forever.” He whispered once you separated. “I promise to keep you safe, I’ll do whatever I have to. I cannot be without you, I was a fool to think I could.”

You smiled into his lips but his warmth left too soon.

Bucky placed another kiss on your lips before walking to the door. “I’ll be home soon.”

“Where are you going?” You gripped his arm, wanting nothing more than for him to come back to you.

He brought your hand to his mouth, placing a chaste kiss on your knuckles. “Anyone who dares to threaten you gets to see a part of me that I once buried.”

Your eyes met as he counted the bullets inside his gun and slid a knife into his pocket.

“Hurry back home.” You said.

For the first time in months, Bucky let out a smile.

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Author's Note: I want to thank everyone for reading pt. 1 and encouraging me to write this! I hope you guys like it! As always pls comment reblog and like! Love you guyssss

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richarlotte · 2 months ago

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Do you have any recs for dark circles and dull skin?

I’m always going to recommend starting with a good exfoliating toner, a retinol serum, and a sunscreen to begin brightening dull skin. Diet and hydration also play a role; if you’re not drinking water and eating well, your skin will show it and no product can replace the effects of sleep, hydrating well, and eating good food.

The Ordinary makes an amazing retinol serum that isn’t irritating or too strong for beginners (research the sandwich method if you have sensitive skin); Bondi Sands makes one of my favorite lightweight clear sunscreens of all time (sunscreen is a must-have if you’re using ret); and I’ve spoken about the Paula’s Choice toner, but it is amazingly effective. This is my favorite affordable trio and it begins working quickly.

As for dark circles, I had mine done, so I can’t really speak to what makes the most difference, but I can say that caffeine and collagen are two great allies. I’d start with a depuffing caffeine serum in the mornings, increasing the amount of collagen you’re consuming and the sleep you’re getting, and adding a Vitamin C serum to brighten the skin around/beneath your eyes.

#richarlotte x #I’m no dermatologist but I try

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nsaint1 · 1 year ago

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hey . how to start self care without much expense

Hey ♡

here are some ways you can start self care without much expense

Journaling! - Just need a pen and paper. We are emotional beings who think A LOT. Start journaling to help yourself not bottle in emotions or thoughts.

Reading positive affirmations - save them in your notes. Try to use I am statements. Affirmations help with confidence, self reassurance, self esteem, and sticking to and accomplishing personal goals!

Reading your Bible - aaah the only book you read that reads you back! I look at reading my Bible like it’s therapy. It’s difficult and uncomfortable but yet so beautiful bc you’re changing within! You may not see the results right away but you will see the difference in how you think and act eventually

Change what you watch or listen to - music, movies, and tv shows have a huge impact on our moods, behaviors, and self perception. Try to only listen and watch things that are positive and leave you feeling happy

Going for a walk - just go outside and go for a walk! It’s stress relieving and helping with your physical fitness

Make healthier food choices - research has proven that eating healthier helps with your mental health! Plus self care is physical health too. Happy body, happy mind! - now for more physical self care things

DIY body scrub - all you need is sugar, honey, and whatever oil you have on hand! Try to exfoliate 2-3 days a week for radiant glowy skin (if you want to use it for your face too, just only use the sugar and honey, do not include the oil! You can use it on your lips too)

Cleaning and painting your nails at home - I find painting my nails so therapeutic and fun (plus you can change your nail color whenever!)

Oiling your hair and nails daily for health and growth

Doing a lymphatic drainage massages on your face every morning for sculpting and depuffing

Put castor oil on your eyebrows and eyelashes every night for growth!

make some rice water or rosemary water to spray in your hair for hair growth

#self love #self care #answered

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kittysdiary · 1 year ago

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Any tips on ways to naturally enhance your face?

How to naturally enhance your face:

Skincare

Your top priority should be focusing on your skincare so that any makeup application will go flawlessly.

Cleansers, moisturizers, toners, masks + spf are essential

Lip masks to hydrate and nourish your lips

Eye creams to help with depuffing and dark circles

Spot treat any areas of concern (ex: hyperpigmentation, acne + scarring)

Jade or rose quartz facial rollers to help with lymph drainage

Dermaplaning to help get rid of dead skin, hairs and to help shape eyebrows

Use eyelash and eyebrow growing serum

Makeup

Makeup will help enhance certain features of your face that you want to accentuate. For a full guide to understand your face + eye shape check out my post here: 🎀

Play around with eyeshadow styles that compliments your eye shape

Pick a good foundation so your face becomes a clean canvas before makeup application

Contour + highlight to compliment your face shape

Use lipliner to shape your lips

Use concealer and color corrector to brighten your under eyes and to correct hyperpigmentation or redness on the face

Use brow pens to add color and shape to your brows

Curl your lashes

Add false lashes or get lash extensions

Use eyeliner to shape your eyes

Use a touch of highlighter in the inner corner of your eyes to brighten them up

Use two lip colors to enhance your lips

Use a brightening powder to brighten your under eyes

Use bronzer and blush to enhance color on your face

#my post #tips #cute tips from an esthetician 🎀

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tuliplips · 8 months ago

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my glow up will consist of: somatic tracking and nervous system regulation meditations daily, dandelion supplements for depuffing and debloating when i’m retaining water and puffy af, daily gua sha, more walking and yoga, lymfatic drainage massage

what’s working now: lemon balm drops for sleep!!!, tongue scraping, using a hair mask instead of conditioner, a sustainable stainless steel safety razor for shaving, glycolic acid on my feet, drinking green tea cold brew

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marsosims · 9 months ago

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lovee the depuffed bg hair, would you consider depuffing the lovestruck bob with the clips?

Hi!! Sorry it took so long to reply but yes, I am planning on doing a similar edit with that hair! :D

#marso #a #asks

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holyparadisee · 10 months ago

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Gua Sha -

Truly, this is just a love note to my Jade baby.

Gua sha has cured my skin acne. I'm someone who suffers from white heads and the like. Perhaps blame it on climate or genetics. It's a mystery for me. I've been investing in sustainable ways to clear my skin, and I've come across Gua sha as a lovely solution.

I enjoy massages of all kinds. After a hard day, I'm the one to ask those around me for a head massage or for a flow yoga session to really target my muscles.

Work has been ruthless these past few weeks and I've been getting tension headaches. For this I decided to get back into Gua Sha massages for my face, to target my masseters and my temples where most people hold tension because of habits like clenching the jaw.

It's a therapeutic routine for me, I use CBD cleansing oil or simply warmed petroleum jelly ( African-core 😂). I don't follow any particular tutorial, I just do what feels good.

I work with the tool into the shape of my face. Gua sha stones usually follow the shape of the facial bones. I go along with the appropriate sides for the appropriate sections and really get in there while being conscious of not tugging my skin.

My nose area is my problem. In regards to that I massage that area with the stone going outwards of my face as if I was doing a lymphatic drainage flow - from the nose to the cheek, to the upper cheekbone curving to behind the ear - down the neck. Extremely relaxing and useful for depuffing, clearing white heads and relaxation.

I love my Jade, I always like to keep in mind the tools that have served me best in my times of stress and fatigue. The stone has earned its place. As someone who suffers from chronic stress and anxiety at times, routines like this are very important to me as they are vital to my functioning.

#gua sha #massage #facial massage #hypergamy #level up #hypergamous #skin care

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doronjosama · 1 year ago

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Very late August 2023 Empties! Continuing my quest to use up my huge hoard of beauty supplies and hotel toiletries! Rush 60 Second Girlie nail polish (circa 2003!), Olay Eyes Depuffing Eye Roller (actually worked, will buy again), L'Occitane Verbena shower gel (fancy), Well Spa White Tea & Ginkgo lotion (fine) & Olay Rosewater makeup remover wipes (worked fine). #AugustEmpties #august2023 #empties #DrugstoreBeauty #HotelToiletries #StashBusting #samplesize #travelsize #MakeupHoard #CheapAssChic #rush60secondpolish #vintagenailpolish #olay #depuffingeyeroller #makeupremover #loccitane #verbena #showergel #wellspa #whiteteaandginkgo #bodylotion

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sams-dumping-ground · 3 months ago

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Yoyo knew. They worked it out from context clues. We fought the white dragon together. Mostly. She was more antagonising it. They saw what happened to Ryan when he ate the white dragon's flesh. They helped with getting Ryan through it. They saw what happened.

Yoyo's fur starts depuffing. The static still arcing between their fur. She seems to start settling down. Zeke's ear flicks a little.

Ryan? I know we didn't bring much tech, but you might want to take any tech we do have away from here. I've got a bad feeling. We should get out of here. Just in case. Tara, does the village nearby have anything electrical based that's important to stay active?

Byrd sits at the top of a high rise, looking down at the street below. He stretches out and lays on his back on the roof, wings stretched to his sides.

Jeez. These are always boring. Nothing interesting happens in the meantime...

*byrd hears jean's voice behind him*

Heya.

#sam's rps

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cleverhottubmiracle · 4 days ago

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If you’re in a time crunch or simply don’t have the energy for another beauty tool, Hand says, “It’s perfect for those mornings when you’re feeling particularly puffy but don’t have the energy to do anything about it. It’s like putting your face into an ice bucket, minus the wetness.”Material: N/AFreezable: NoBest for Travel: Doré Le Glaçon Facial Ice RollerDoréLe Glaçon Facial Ice RollerWhy We Love It: Beauty doesn’t take a break on vacation, and Hand never travels without this ice roller, calling it “the perfect travel roller” thanks to its compact size and lightweight design. You can use it anywhere on the face, including the under-eye area to target dark circles and puffiness. And don’t forget the neck—it’s especially important for lymphatic drainage, tightening, and lifting.Material: Stainless steelFreezable: YesBest for Facial Tension: Nurse Jamie Super Cryo Massaging OrbWhy We Love It: This massager can be used on the face, jawline, neck, and even the arms and legs, either on clean, dry skin or paired with your favorite serum or moisturizer. Instead of freezing the orb, the brand recommends placing it in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes, where it will stay cool for up to six hours. You can also warm it up by placing it in a bowl of warm water for the same amount of time. It’s especially effective for TMJ and releasing facial tension. Plus, the orb is removable, making it extra easy to clean.Material: Stainless steelFreezable: NoBest Cryo Globes: Jenny Patinkin Cryo Glow GlobesWhy We Love It: For the full at-home spa experience, you’ll want a pair of cryo globes. They may take a minute to get the hang of, but once you do, they’ll easily become part of your daily routine. The key is to use a gentle rocking or gliding motion, moving in an upward and outward direction across the face and jawline, starting from the center and working toward the temples and ears. You can use the globes across your entire face or focus on targeted areas like the under-eyes or jawline that may benefit from increased circulation.Material: Hand-blown glass globesFreezable: YesBest for Sensitive Skin: Osmosis Beauty Cool Skin ToolWhy We Love It: Bisetti loves this tool for its patented metal technology, which doesn’t require refrigeration yet stays cool for up to 30 minutes. Instead of placing it in the freezer, the brand recommends keeping it in the refrigerator for an hour or longer to achieve the best cooling effect. “The flat-head design glides easily across the skin, including delicate areas like around the eyes, which makes it especially great for use while masking,” she says. “I recommend purchasing two for a more advanced facial massage.”Material: Proprietary solid alloyFreezable: NoBest for Depuffing: Omorovicza Cooling Derma-GlobesWhy We Love It: While they’re on the pricier side, Dr. Song explains that these elegantly crafted glass globes are filled with a cooling liquid designed to remain cold longer, for an extended calming effect. “They work better as a facial massage tool and ice roller combined, compared to other roller devices,” she adds. Just be sure to clean them after each use to avoid spreading any germs.Material: GlassFreezable: YesBest for Redness: Skin Gym Ice RollerWhy We Love It: Few of us are realistically waking up at 4 a.m. to dunk our face into a bowl of ice water every morning. However, you can reap similar benefits with this ergonomic ice roller that super straightforward to use—just be sure to wait a few minutes after taking it out of the freezer or rinse it under water first to avoid irritating the skin. It works beautifully on both the face and neck, and is available in both a stainless steel and cryogel version so you can choose what works best for you.Material: Stainless steelFreezable: YesBest for Full Body: BeautyBio GloPRO Cryo Roller DuoWhy We Love It: This roller duo includes two attachment sizes to target both larger areas and hard-to-reach contours, explains Dr. Song. She adds that the professional-grade stainless steel head is easy to clean, which is especially important for a tool that lives alongside your frozen produce. The larger attachment can also be used on the body, making it a worthy investment. And if you’re not sure where to start, the brand offers plenty of helpful explainer videos on YouTube.Material: Stainless steelFreezable: YesBest for Headaches: Kitsch Ice Face RollerWhy We Love It: Another Dr. Song recommendation, this ice roller is compact and travel-friendly with a surgical stainless steel head. “Easy to use, clean, and store,” she says. In addition to helping with puffiness and sore muscles, it can also be used to relieve headaches, as the cold promotes blood circulation to the face and neck.Material: Stainless steelFreezable: YesEverything You Need to KnowAccordionItemContainerButtonAccording to Dr. Song, cryotherapy commonly refers to a facial treatment that uses cold temperatures to reduce inflammation, boost blood flow, and improve overall skin tone. “In skincare, it typically involves tools like ice rollers or cryo globes to deliver these benefits in a gentle, targeted way,” she explains. “In medical dermatology, cryotherapy refers to the use of liquid nitrogen to destroy certain skin lesions, such as warts and actinic keratoses (precancerous spots).”Bisetti adds that cryotherapy can also offer brightening benefits by promoting circulation. “There are several tools now on the market that make it easy to do at home,” she says. It’s also worth noting that cryotherapy comes in various forms, with both cosmetic and medical applications. For example, clinical cryo treatments are used to destroy abnormal tissues and treat skin conditions like warts.Do dermatologists recommend ice rollers?AccordionItemContainerButtonIce rollers are typically recommended with caution, warns Dr. Song. “While short-term contact can help reduce puffiness and calm irritation, prolonged exposure may lead to ice burns. When used correctly—briefly and with care—they can be a simple, non-invasive tool to support skin recovery, either before applying skincare or after certain treatments.”Do ice rollers actually work?AccordionItemContainerButtonIf you’re worried your daily routine might be futile, take comfort in the fact that, according to Dr. Song, ice rollers can temporarily tighten the skin, reduce puffiness, and boost circulation. “Ice rollers work by causing vasoconstriction, which helps reduce swelling. When the skin warms back up, vasodilation occurs, which improves blood flow,” she explains. “Cold contact also causes the arrector pili muscles to contract temporarily, which can help minimize the appearance of pores.”While the results aren’t permanent, she notes that ice rollers offer a quick and effective fix for morning puffiness or calming inflammation after skin-care treatments.AccordionItemContainerButtonThere are many ways to use cold therapy tools, and a full at-home treatment can take as little as five minutes. Ice rollers come in various shapes, and some are even designed for the body. Just remember that most require cooling in the refrigerator or freezer before use.Before applying the roller to your skin, Hand recommends briefly running it under water to remove any surface ice and slightly warm the temperature. “Rollers that are too cold can cause irritation,” she says.After cleansing, apply a serum, moisturizer, facial oil, or anything that provides a bit of slip. Then run the roller along your face using upward and outward motions for up to five minutes. For an extra boost, Bisetti suggests using your roller over a calming or hydrating sheet mask. “When used properly, they can drain fluid from the face to reduce puffiness while also soothing the skin,” she explains. Gently stroke the tool upward and outward over the mask, working around the face.Ice rollers are also great for targeting under-eye puffiness and dark circles, since the cold helps energize the delicate under-eye area. “For best results, I recommend using an ice roller over eye patches,” Bisetti adds. “Stroke gently from the inner corner toward the nose, up around the lid, and then down toward the ear.”Dr. Song emphasizes that rollers should always be used on clean skin and with gentle pressure. “Glide the roller from the center of the face outward and upward, and limit contact to one to two minutes per area,” she advises. Don’t forget to clean your roller after each use.When is the best time to ice roll your face?AccordionItemContainerButtonDr. Song says that morning is the ideal time to use an ice roller, as it helps reduce overnight puffiness and refresh tired skin. However, it can also be used post-workout, after sun exposure, or before bed to help calm and soothe the skin.AccordionItemContainerButton Source link

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