Updated article, originally published on September 29, 2021,
When we invest our money in beauty products, we want to make the most of it. And if we thought that keeping our cosmetics in a dry and shady place was enough to guarantee their stability, a new tool questions all our habits: the refrigerator of beauty.
But is it really worth its weight in gold either this is yet another advertising gadget that we will never use again a few weeks after buying it? A mystery soon solved…
The advantages of the beauty fridge
Helps preserve cosmetics
Originally created to keep cosmetics at the right temperature, the beauty fridge is actually not such an insignificant invention. Because although beauty product formulas are designed to remain stable as long as they are not exposed to extreme heat or cold, their assets can appreciate being kept fresh!
This is the case for example, vitamin C and retinoids sensitive to light and heat.
If you are a fan of natural products, you know that despite the presence of some preservatives, these cosmetics can be more sensitive to changes in temperature. That’s why putting them in the refrigerator can help keep them fresher for longer.
Enjoy a cooling effect
Some beauty products, such as eye care (to combat dark circles), sheet masks, aloe vera gel (with soothing properties), and serums they are most effective when applied cold to the skin.
Dr. Howard Sobel, interviewed by the magazine Healthconfirms this theory:
“It adds an extra calming effect to face masks, moisturizers and creams, especially useful in treating irritated skin. »
The beauty fridge, anything but essential
Despite these few positive points, is the cosmetic fridge a new essential? WELL… The answer is no. According to New York dermatologist Dennis Gross interviewed by SHE USthis tool is just a well-tried marketing gimmick:
“You don’t need a beauty fridge, it’s a marketing gimmick, because every time a product is launched on the market, it has to go through stability tests which show that a product is stable, that it does not decompose at room temperature and does not it loses power even when it is open.
Unless the manufacturer has kept the product refrigerated or the product was sold to the retailer refrigerated, there is no reason to do so. »
The beauty fridge, you can do without it
Even if having a beauty fridge can be useful for those who use sensitive products or formulations without preservatives, it’s not part of the props at all essential the proper functioning of a beauty routine.
But if you still want to invest in one of these machines, Dr. Dennis Gross suggests setting its temperature within a safe range 12.8 and 16.2°C. You know everything !
Source: Madmoizelle
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