Rubbing ice on your face won't shrink pores, says dermatologist

Rubbing ice on the face, a popular social media skincare trend, does not shrink or reduce pore size, says Bengaluru dermatologist Dr Swetha Sridhar. The cold may briefly make skin look smoother and less puffy, but pore size is mainly determined by genetics, skin type, sebum production and age, so any visible effect is only temporary, she explains.