According to a dermatologist, benefits of rubbing ice like reducing fine lines, wrinkles, open pores, and eye bags are only "temporary and there is no scientific evidence to prove usefulness in anti-ageing".
Skin exfoliation is done for rejuvenation and improvement of skin colour, which encourages cell turnover and helps to remove tan, said Dr Vandana Punjabi, dermatologist and trichologist at Khar, and Nanavati Max Superspeciality Hospital
While sesame seeds have been used traditionally for various medicinal purposes, we need to keep scientific evidence supporting these claims in mind while consuming them