What is a Frozen C Facial? | Le Stylo Rouge

Extra LSR: The Frozen C Facial at AesthetiCare.

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by Ashley

Ashley Style Blogger + Creative Director

A new facial hits the AesthetiCare service menu and it’s super cool– literally.

*This post is in partnership with AesthetiCare; all thoughts + opinions are my own.

Before we get started, did you miss last week’s post on the Black Lives Matter movement? It’s a good place to start if you’re looking for resources to get educated and involved.

And now to chat beauty with AesthetiCare KC!

As someone sitting squarely (and hopefully gracefully) in her 30s, skincare is a huge part of my routine. AesthetiCare Medspa is my secret weapon– they’re the only place I trust with my face, quite frankly. From lasers to light treatments to skincare products, they have my (skin’s) back. And now they’ve added a new treatment to their service menu: the Frozen C facial!

What is a Frozen C Facial? | Le Stylo Rouge
Frozen C Facials at AesthetiCare KC. | LSR
A shot from the Frozen C event AesthethiCare threw a few weeks back to launch this new service!

What is Frozen C?

Frozen C safely harnesses the power of cold air (technical term: medical-grade cryogen or cryo) to improve the overall quality of the skin, soothe active acne, and calm rosacea. The super-chilled cryo (cooled to a brisk -78°C) triggers the body’s natural responses to extreme cold, which then produce good-for-your-skin therapeutic benefits. This means Frozen C:

  • Reduces redness and inflammation
  • Reduces the appearance of large pores
  • Smooths the skin’s tone and texture (which means major youthful glow mode!)
  • Increases blood flow and oxygen to the skin

Is it safe?

Never fear, Frozen C is absolutely safe. Before the cryo treatment starts, your aesthetician will apply a special gel to your skin to make sure it stays protected from the intense cold. The skin’s temperature is monitored constantly during the facial to ensure it stays within a safe range. Lastly, there is an auto-stop feature on the Frozen C device that will automatically shut off if your skin gets out of that safe range. All you have to do is lay back and chill.

What is a Frozen C Facial? | Le Stylo Rouge
Ready to get my first Frozen C!

What happens during a Frozen C facial?

You start with a clean, makeup-free face. (Mascara + a little eye makeup is okay, but you don’t want any foundation or concealer on the skin.) Your aesthetician will apply a custom serum matched to your skin’s exact needs, followed by the skin protectant.

Now things get chilly! The cryo treatment is passed over the skin in regions (cheeks, forehead, mouth + chin, and nose) multiple rounds. Multiple passes = boosted results!

After cryo, your skin gets an oxy mist treatment. The oxy mist is packed with aminos and vitamins to calm and restore your freshly-cooled face. Then your aesthetician applies a moisturizer, SPF, and lip treatment (all customized to your skin’s type + needs) to get you out the door in about 45 minutes.

Does Frozen C hurt?

I found the treatment to be really relaxing– I actually can’t wait to get one during the super hot KC summers. Nothing like a little cryo in August to cool me down and boost my skin’s appearance.

I definitely felt the cold, but it didn’t bother me for the most part. The only area where it got a little uncomfortable was on the second or third forehead pass. That felt a little like an ice cream headache. However, that sensation quickly dissipated once the cryo moved onto another region of my face. I didn’t feel any discomfort whatsoever after the treatment was over– just really refreshed!

I was a little pink-cheeked for about 20 minutes post-facial and my skin felt cool to the touch for about an hour. My pals who were also at the Frozen C event couldn’t believe how glowy my skin was. By the time I got home that night, my skin had returned to normal. I enjoyed a little JLO-style glow for a few days after!

What is a Frozen C Facial? | Le Stylo Rouge
A few snaps taken during my Frozen C facial.

What else can Frozen C do?

Not only is Frozen C an awesome standalone treatment, it also enhances other treatments on the AesthetiCare service menu. It calms any treatment area (for example: after injections, a Halo treatment, or microneedling) and kills bacteria. The extreme cold soothes inflammation, which minimizes side effects, pain, and overall downtime. Cryo closes exposed pores to seal in the benefits of other treatments, like lasers and Hydrafacials.

I plan on adding a Frozen C facial to one of my heat-based treatments, like BBL or Halo. With Halo, your skin is numb during the procedure, but you can feel some pretty intense heat once that numbness wears off. It can last up to a few hours after the treatment (for me it was about 90 minutes), but a post-Halo Frozen C would really help and provide its own skin benefits.

How much does Frozen C cost?

Very comparable to a Hydrfacial treatment, Frozen C runs $199 at AesthetiCare. If you book, make sure you give ’em my name and you’ll get $100 of your first treatment!

AesthetiCare’s Pick 3 and save 20% deal is back! Just in time for this cool (literally) new launch. For the whole month of June, you can choose any of the 3 treatments below and save 20% off the price:

  • Frozen C Facial
  • Micropeel + Dermaplane
  • Hydrafacial + Dermaplane
  • Advanced ACA Chemical Peel
  • Microneeding
  • SSL Therapy Salt Facial

Learn more about the Pick 3 promo here.

Where is AesthetiCare? How do I schedule?

They have 2 locations: I go to the one in Leawood, but there’s a Lawrence location for all you out-west folks. You can schedule right here.

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60 Comments

    1. Yes- cryo for the body is awesome, too! It can really help with inflammation and muscle recovery. This facial was such a treat- sooo good for the hot summer months!

    1. It’s so brilliant! This was my first time learning about it, too- I think AesthetiCare is one of the first medspas in KC to offer it!

    1. I hadn’t heard of it before, either! But it’s SO cool (literally). Great for summer when you want a glow and to tame some of that redness!

    1. I hear you! I cannot wait to book some appointments- Kansas is technically open for business, but cases are steadily going up. Not at an out-of-control rate, but still. This virus is so crazy!

    1. This one is SO refreshing! I also love the hydrafacial from AesthetiCare- there is an anti-aging option customized to your skin that is AMAZING! Great way to get a serious glow!

  17. Thanks for the details on this very cool (!) treatment – it sounds amazing! I find it hard to trust a clinic with my skin too, and I am so glad that you’ve found one. I love that everything is customised to your skin, that’s like music to my ears! Enjoy that weather, Ashley!

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    1. I totally agree- it’s important to have a medspa you trust! You don’t want someone screwing up your skin, FOR SURE! 🙂

    1. I love hearing about other people’s skincare routines- in quarantine, I have worn almost zero makeup and I’ve been loving it! I’ve stepped up my care routine, though- more masking, hydration, and exfoliation!

  22. Wow! I already miss doing facials and going to the derma. I guess I badly need a treatment now because I’m experiencing breakouts. I hope this will offered soon in my country too so i can try it for myself. That’s a huge discount too!!

    xoxo,
    SHAIRA
    Blog: http://www.missdreamgirl.blogspot.com

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  30. Sounds like a fun twist on a standard facial but I’m not sure I’d be brave enough to try, haha! I’m not so good in the cold!

    Hope you are having a lovely weekend 🙂 I went shopping with my sister yesterday, it was a lot of fun and nice to get out to the stores again 🙂

    Away From Blue

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  34. Thanks for such a thoroughly informative post! I’ve never tried this facial treatment before, but your experience definitely answered any questions I might’ve had before trying it for myself!

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  39. I have never heard about Frozen C but it’s sounds great. With pleasure if I will be have a chance I would like to try this one.

    huges

    //Karo

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