Cryo facial treatments, however, offer our skin all the inflammation-reducing and circulation-boosting benefits—with none of the extreme measures. When cold is applied to the skin, it causes the blood to rise to the surface, which gives an instant lift to calm puffy-looking areas. In addition, proponents of cryo facial treatments have cited a reduction in the appearance of pores, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles over time. For many years, glow-seekers turned to refrigerated spoons, cucumber slices, or even ice cubes to benefit from this cooling effect, but new technology has taken things to the next level, giving us a safe way to get even more out of cold therapy. Enter the SiO Cryodrop: a breakthrough skin-toning tool that combines the powers of cold therapy and facial massage in one clever device. This East-meets-West tool partners perfectly with the SiO Energy Serum, a rapid moisture drop serum that includes skin care favorites like hyaluronic acid, collagen peptide PP56, green tea, and amino acids. In addition to these skin-loving staples, the serum also contains Camellia Japonica flower, a soothing, protecting, and hydration-boosting ingredient derived from an incredible flower that doesn’t wilt for five days after it falls from its plant. These hardworking ingredients mean the cooling serum has hydrating, rejuvenating benefits on its own, but applying it before using the tool to massage the face helps improve product absorption for deeper, longer-lasting results. This is because the Cryodrop has a magnetic heart that works to propel the positive ions in the SiO Energy Serum into the negative ions of the skin—they’re a match made in skin care heaven. If you already have a favorite serum, or you want to change it up as your skin changes, the SiO Cryodrop can be used with any serum or cream of your choice. It can even be used for a midday glow up—just apply a little serum on top of your makeup, massage, and get on your way. Tip: To enhance the SiO Cryodrop’s cooling properties, put it in the fridge (never freezer!) for 5 minutes before use. Once you’re ready to go, follow these steps on a freshly cleansed face and reap the circulation-boosting benefits. Start with the forehead, and follow the facial map above to move in long strokes up from the eyebrows toward the hairline. Work across the forehead in vertical lines, and complete rotation 3 times. Finish the forehead area by working outward, with the micropores, or textured side, of the Cyrodrop facing down, toward the temples in horizontal lines. Complete rotation 3 times. Move to the below-eye area, and use the pointed tapered side of the tool to work right above the cheekbones in long strokes outward toward the ear. At the top of the eye, start at the center of the eyebrow, and use the pointed tapered side of the tool to move toward the outside edge of the face, tracing the brows. Repeat 5 to 10 times both above and below the eye. Around the cheek area, use the textured, flat side of the tool to make long strokes from the nose toward the ear. Repeat 5 to 10 times. Around the jaw area, follow the map below to make long strokes from the chin to the neck, and repeat 5 to 10 times. Once at the top of the neck, work the textured side of the tool down toward the clavicle in long strokes and repeat 5 to 10 times. For extra neck lifting, work upward in long strokes into the chin area, making sure to work down the side of the neck to ensure proper drainage. Above the clavicle, work the tapered end of the tool from the midline, outward, tracing the bone. Below the clavicle, massage working downward in strokes starting at the midline toward the floor. Repeat both 5 to 10 times.
