The Beauty Fridge: is there a benefit to chilling down your routine
There are two primary benefits to storing your beauty arsenal in a fridge - for cold therapy benefits and to prevent bacterial growth.
Cold therapy is the use of chilled products or tools in skincare routines. It reduces inflammation and swelling while reducing pore size and reducing the appearance of broken capillaries. Much like chilled eye masks or cucumber slices, chilled eye creams can help to de-puff the sensitive under-eye area. But the truth is, your entire face can benefit from the refreshing chill- tightened skin, reduced redness, and instant radiance. When practiced daily, the results can become less temporal and develop a refreshed daily appearance.
01 to brighten your mood - and your skin
We also suggest storing skincare tools in your fridge - we love our Biologique Recherche Cryosticks - for an easy way to incorporate cold therapy benefits into your routine even if you aren't able to spend on a beauty fridge. Chilled tools can activate blood circulation, improve nutrient uptake, and increase cell oxygenation and rejuvenation.
The results of cold therapy - either by product or tools - can improve acne, inflammation, dullness, jowling, and sagging. Also, it just feels good. The process feels refreshing and helps to brighten your mood and your skin. Some people like a cold shower to feel alive- we prefer a cold slathering of cream across our visage.
Even if your end game isn't radiant skin (but why isn't it!?) the second reason to store your water-based skincare products in a fridge is obvious: bacteria.
02 to avoid unintentional contamination
Bathrooms are steamy, moist, and warm. The resulting environment is perfect for bacterial growth. And even though most beauty is shelf-stable, that's before we dip our finger in. With each use we are possibly dropping in water, bacteria, mold, and whatever else we may have come into contact with. By storing products in a cooler, humidity-controlled space, they are less likely to develop bacterial growth that can cause spoiling and skin issues.
So what SHOULD you put in your fridge?
Eye masks and creams
Sheet mask
Masks (not clay!)
Serums
Moisturizers
Facial toners
Facial mists
Facial tools
What NOT to put in your fridge.
Clay-based products
These will become very hard & you may need a shovel to get them out.Oil-based products
The water and oil may separate and may change the formulation of the product.Facial oils
Some oils become solid at cooler temperatures, you risk a change in the consistency.
Let us know if you have any questions. We are wishing you a very chill skincare ritual.
