For many, achieving flawless skin doesn’t happen overnight and often requires effort—whether through skincare products, facials, or even dunking your face in a bowl of ice-cold water, as this woman demonstrates.
Ice-cold therapy for facial skin can reduce puffiness and inflammation, and tighten pores; however, putting your face in the freezing water is the hard part. So, it’s no wonder Makayla Raezz (@makayla.raezz) is reluctant during her TikTok video, which has an astounding 17.7 million views.
Fortunately, she has a supportive kitten called Calypso who seems determined to help Raezz reap the benefits. She stands on her hind legs, places her front paws on her owner’s head, and simply pushes her face into the water.
The feline is referred to as her owner’s “personal cheerleader,” but not all TikTok users agree. Many were left wondering if the cat’s actions were playful or something more sinister. The debate in the comments continues to grow, with some users calling it “supportive” while others remain suspicious of the cat’s motives.
So far, the video has 2.8 million likes and over 7,000 comments, with many viewers assuming the worst.
“I think your cat want[s] you dead,” said one user, while others have written in the first person what they believe the cat would say if she could talk.
“Shhh shhh don’t fight it,” said one comment with over half a million likes, and another wrote: “This hurts me more than it hurts you.”
“Shhhhh just go into the light, girl!” said a third commenter and a fourth wrote: “Nah she was tryna take you out right there sis,” gathering over 20,000 likes.
Nonetheless, whatever the cat’s intentions were, her owner seemed happy that she helped her brace the cold. She even smirks at her kitten’s efforts, amused by the unexpected push. After all, it is beneficial.
The Benefits of Ice-Cold Therapy
Newsweek previously spoke to Dr. Babak Ashrafi, a doctor who works for the United Kingdom-based health and beauty retailer Superdrug, about the benefits.
He advised opening up your pores through steaming before exposing them to cold water or ice.
He said: “The sudden cold will temporarily tighten and constrict the skin’s pores, making them appear smaller.
“By constricting blood vessels, cold exposure reduces inflammation and redness, alleviating puffiness and restoring a refreshed look. Cold exposure is particularly helpful for those who have irritable skin through the constriction of blood vessels, alleviating swelling and flushes.”
Ashrafi said the combination of steaming and cold exposure in skincare could contribute to the temporary reduction of wrinkles and promote a more youthful complexion.
Newsweek reached out to @makayla.raezz for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.
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