What is Frozen C?
Frozen C is a cold-air facial offered at AesthetiCare. This account describes my visit and how my skin felt afterward; it does not establish that the facial treats acne or rosacea, shrinks pores or improves circulation. The parts of the appointment described below included:
- A cold-air step applied to the face
- Serum and skin-protectant application
- An oxy mist step
- Moisturizer, SPF and lip care to finish
Is it safe?
No cosmetic treatment is absolutely risk-free. A protectant, temperature monitoring or automatic stop cannot guarantee safety. Ask the provider about the exact device, eye protection, contraindications and possible cold injury. Cold can trigger rosacea in some people, so discuss sensitive skin or rosacea with a dermatologist before booking.
What happens during a Frozen C facial?
At my appointment, the facial included a clean-face preparation, serum and skin protectant. Ask the clinic for its preparation instructions rather than assuming eye makeup or a particular serum is suitable for every treatment.
Now things get chilly! During the appointment, cold air was passed over regions including the cheeks, forehead, mouth, chin and nose. More passes do not automatically mean better results; the provider should follow the device’s treatment protocol.
After the cold-air step came an oxy mist, followed by moisturizer, SPF and lip treatment. The appointment took about 45 minutes. That describes the routine, not proof that the mist restores or heals skin.
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 else can Frozen C do?
Do not assume a cold-air facial kills bacteria, seals pores or reduces downtime after another procedure. Pores do not open and close like doors. Before combining this facial with injections, lasers, Hydrafacials or microneedling, ask the treating clinician whether it is appropriate and when it can be used.
I had considered adding Frozen C after a heat-based treatment such as BBL or Halo. With Halo, I felt intense heat after the numbing wore off; for me, that lasted about 90 minutes. That experience does not show that adding cold air would improve recovery. I would discuss any combination with the treating clinician first.
How much does Frozen C cost?
The price quoted in my original AesthetiCare account was $199. Treat that as a historical reference and ask the clinic for current availability and pricing.
For more information, see the American Academy of Dermatology's advice on avoiding rosacea triggers.