The science behind skin cooling
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Why is cold beneficial for the skin?
-18°C, the sweet spot for boosting collagen
Niuk serums: golden partners
Why not a lower temperature?
Responsible and cool beauty
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The science behind skin cooling: why -18°C is the ideal temperature
The Niuk roll-on uses the optimal temperature of -18°C to beautify the skin. Thanks to this temperature, it stimulates microcirculation, promotes collagen production, and reduces under-eye puffiness. Combined with natural serums, Niuk improves skin radiance and firmness. Its innovative technology respects the environment by adopting an eco-responsible beauty approach. Niuk thus offers a simple, effective, and sustainable beauty routine.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
With the advent of natural methods for taking care of our skin, cold is now a true beauty ally. In this article, we delve into the unexpected benefits of cold for the skin, and more specifically, the optimal temperature of -18°C. Much more than just a number, this temperature holds magical potential to enhance the skin. Discover why cold, particularly through the unique experience of the Niuk roll-on, can transform your beauty routine and bring radiance, firmness, and freshness to your face, all while respecting the environment.
Why is cold beneficial for the skin?
Cold and skin are a wonderfully old couple. Why? Because cold triggers a process called vasoconstriction: blood vessels constrict, and voilà, goodbye to redness and puffiness! Your under-eye bags will soon melt away like snow in the sun (learn more: The Benefits of Cold in Reducing Skin Inflammation).
And there's more. Once the skin cools after Niuk, vasodilation takes over and boosts blood circulation. Think of it as a mini jog for your cells: they receive more oxygen and nutrients, and suddenly, your skin starts to glow, like after a restorative sleep session. That's where the -18°C of Niuk works wonders: neither too cold to turn you into an ice cube, nor too hot to trigger anything at all (learn more: The secrets of the marble in Niuk).
-18°C, the sweet spot for boosting collagen
Collagen, the holy grail of smooth, plump skin, keeps your face as firm as a new mattress, but after a certain age, production slows down. Luckily, Niuk comes with its -18°C to get everything going again! At this temperature, the skin's microcirculation is boosted, which encourages your fibroblasts (the little artisans of your skin that produce collagen) to roll up their sleeves.
Imagine the Niuk roll-on, all happy to get those lazy little cells moving. And then, our Polar Night serum takes over, doubling down on the action with its anti-aging active ingredients. It's like inviting collagen to a VIP party with an all-you-can-eat buffet. The result? Firmer, smoother skin, and wrinkles that become less noticeable (see this article: The Role of Cold in Wrinkle Reduction).
Niuk Serums: Golden Partners
For the Niuk roll-on to really shine, it needs cold—we get the pun—but it also needs its powerful partners: serums. We're not going to leave Niuk alone in this adventure, are we? The -18°C cold makes your skin super receptive to skincare, and that's where the Prunelle, Jardin d'Hiver, and Nuit Polaire serums come in.
Why do these serums work so well? Because their light texture allows the Niuk roll-on to penetrate deep into the skin, unlike overly thick creams which, let's be honest, would block the way. The active ingredients in these serums are thoroughly absorbed thanks to the magic of cold. And no, it doesn't just stay on the surface; it goes right where your skin really needs it. Brilliant and icy.
Why not a lower temperature?
Good question! Why not lower the temperature even further, like -40°C? Well, let's be realistic: we don't want to freeze your face. At -18°C, the cold is powerful enough to activate all the benefits without damaging the skin barrier. Below that, it would start to cause damage, and then, goodbye glow and hello redness and irritation.
The goal here is to boost the skin, not destroy it. The Niuk roll-on therefore strikes the perfect balance between effectiveness and gentleness with its -18°C temperature, offering you an icy but not too extreme treatment.
Responsible and cool beauty
In addition to being good for your skin, the Niuk roll-on is a champion of slow cosmetics and natural beauty. It uses only cold, making it an environmentally friendly solution. No need for electronic gadgets or batteries that end up polluting the planet. Just you, your Niuk roll-on, a few hours in the freezer, and you're done (to learn more about slow cosmetics: Niuk and Slow Cosmetics: A Sustainable Approach to Beauty).
CONCLUSION. This is why -18°C isn't just a nice number, but THE ideal temperature to maximize the effects of cold on the skin. Between stimulating circulation, collagen production, and serum absorption, the Niuk roll-on at -18°C is the perfect beauty partner.
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S. GALL, Toulouse Veterinary School, Department of Dermatology, Toulouse University Hospital. Adaptation to cold in humans and other living beings, https://www.dermatologie-pratique.com/journal/article/adaptation-au-froid-chez-lhomme-et-chez-les-autre-etres-vivants
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