Cold therapy for wellness

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We know submerging yourself in cold water in the middle of winter doesn’t sound like the most immediately appealing of ideas right now – but once you learn about some of the potential perks, you might just be tempted to put your swimsuit on and brave it. If you’re not quite ready for that just yet… you could apply the idea to your skincare rituals instead. 

Cold therapy is about exposing the body to water that’s below 15 degrees for a short amount of time. It’s not a new phenomenon, but there’s been a huge rise in its popularity lately.  

Cold water is believed to help reduce muscle stiffness and pain by lowering levels of inflammation. Not to mention being linked to a whole host of other benefits like supporting the metabolism, immune system and promoting an overall sense of well-being, which could lead to better sleep quality and ability to focus. Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone like this can give you a huge confidence boost in other areas of your life, too. 

When it comes to beauty though, from ice rollers that have taken over TikTok to super-cool cryo masks, there’s a whole host of different ways you can use cooling techniques to depuff, boost microcirculation in your skin and so much more – it can even minimise the appearance of your pores. Influencers and celebs alike love cryo treatments for their ‘ice lift’ effect, which gives an instantly sculpted and more radiant look – perfect if you’ve got a special party that eve. 

Not to mention nothing quite wakes your mind, body and skin like a quick, cold blast!  

Pick from our edit of the best cooling products in the shops right now and rest assured that an instant boost is waiting in your beauty cupboard when you need it. 

Beauty Editor’s Tip: 

Place facial rollers in the fridge 20 minutes before you use them. 

Beauty Editor’s Tip: 

Revive tired or dull complexions with a mask before you go out. Hydrated skin is a better base for makeup.