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The Benefits of Cold Therapy For Your Skin
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The Benefits of Cold Therapy For Your Skin

9 January 2025

We all know that cold water (ice baths, cryotherapy) has an invigorating effect on the skin and is a way to detoxify and strengthen the body, but adherents of the practice also report that it boosts energy, improves sleeping habits, and lowers blood pressure. Count me in.

Cold environments teach us to calm down, stimulate our breathing and thoughts, and stimulate our vagus nerves (the vagus nerve is responsible for all important bodily functions, such as regulating digestion, heart rate, and the immune system). Yes, we’re talking about Wim Hof.

If immersing your body in extremely cold water/air isn’t a priority for you, 1) we don’t blame you, and 2) there are easier ways to reap the benefits both inside and out in the comfort of your own home. A cold shower might do the trick, but we’re more interested in some specific skin care tips.

Cool Facial Devices

By cooling your facial devices, you can achieve an “ice lift” effect. Skin instantly rejuvenates and returns to its natural, plump state, especially after a deep sleep. Using a frozen gua sha or facial roller can reduce inflammation and swelling, increase blood flow and shrink pores while allowing products to be properly absorbed and penetrate deeper into the skin.

Note that prolonged exposure to cold can have effects very similar to those of heat and can burn the skin. Be mindful of how long you keep these devices flush against your facial skin.

Cold Face Creams

Storing your skincare in the fridge has the same anti-inflammatory and extra-absorbent effects as using a refrigerated applicator or massager. (Remember that your skincare absorbs food odors in the fridge, so it’s probably not a good idea to keep your moisturizer next to your leftover cacao queso. This is also a good reason to invest in a dedicated makeup fridge.)

Generally speaking, keeping your skincare on ice is most beneficial when you want to constrict blood vessels for a tighter, more toned look, or when cooler temperatures relieve pain or discomfort, such as applying aloe vera to a sunburn. Especially in the summer, we can’t help but move our morning and evening routines into the fridge to add the effect of looking like we slept in the air conditioning for eight hours. This and the cold temperatures help preserve active ingredients longer.

With the exception of oils and oil-based formulas, most creams, gels, serums, and masks are designed to withstand a cold snap.

This is definitely not necessary and a lot depends on how your pores like. Still, there are some (many!) benefits to storing your skincare in the fridge.

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