As the heatwave hits, it's time to get reacquainted with some cool-down techniques. Here Vogue shares three cooling avenues to help tackle hot skin and boost wellbeing at the same time.
The icy face tool
When temperatures rise, our skin can become red, swollen and irritated – there’s a reason Kate Moss likes to dunk her face in a basin of icy water each morning. “Generally, cold temperatures will cause vasoconstriction and reduce blood flow,” explains facialist. “This can then reduce swelling, help with surface redness and take heat out of the skin, as well as easing any itching or stinging by dulling the nerve endings slightly.” She adds that it can be great to control oil and acne, too.
Cryo globes are an ultra-popular way to harness the wonders of ice on one’s skin. Keep them in the freezer, and take them out a couple of minutes before using them on your face. “You don’t want to give yourself a cool burn,” cautions Mackenzie Paterson. “They’re best used with a nice cream-based mask or an oil to create slip on the skin.” Begin around the neck before making your way up around the jawline, using upward and outward strokes.
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