Bella Hadid immersing her face in a bowl of ice cubes, freezing tools, freezing the skin, CooLifting… Freezing treatments are popular on social media with many promises of brightness and firmness.
Cold dries, weakens the epidermis and increases sensitivity. Even oily skin is dehydrated, the most fragile skin is stretched and reddened. In winter, it is therefore recommended to adjust your routine to protect and comfort him physically. First, by changing the texture of the procedures. If we use liquid, we go for cream; we pass from the cream to the balm and remove the make-up with ultra-gentle products. We pay special attention to the lips and hands, which are the most affected, limiting chemical attacks as much as possible.
The hit of the ice cube
All our grandmothers already used it to blow out the bags under the eyes. “Cold has a decongestant and tightening effect by contracting collagen fibers,” confirms aesthetic dermatologist Nina Russ. It unclogs pores and also works out a little lymphatic and blood vessel gym, giving you a healthy glow…temporarily. There are no hard, large-scale dermatological studies on the long-term antiaging effects of cold on the skin.” In any case, to avoid burns, never use ice on the skin… You always cover the ice pack with a tissue before a big shiver.
Practically
Holidermie combines the benefits of cold with the soothing technique of self-massage with two spoon-shaped stainless steel cryotensor globes ideal for working around the eyes and draining lymph. Soothing and anti-inflammatory effects as a bonus. Before, we optimize the ritual by applying a moisturizing and refreshing stick to the face, which lays a veil of hyaluronic acid and herbal actives on the skin. (holidermy.com). As for Sephora’s Ice Roller, it can be placed in the freezer for fifteen minutes before being massaged into the face for five to ten minutes (on clean, dry skin) right before a serum, oil or cream. If desired, it can even be worn over the body. Finally, exclusively at the Lancôme boutique on the Champs-Élysées, Cryo-Sculptor Absolue combines a hot massage at 43°C and a cold cryotherapy at 8°C that tightens the skin. After just one application, it immediately appears fresher, brighter, calmer and tighter… for several hours. (The 20-minute treatment is offered with a purchase of €200).
Source: Le Figaro
