Cosmetics to keep in the fridge (or not)

To the fridge

There are a number of cosmetics that can be kept cold, but provided they are not exposed to extreme temperatures. Discover which beauty products can lose their properties at room temperature now that the heat is approaching and which can be more pleasant when applied, without losing their effectiveness, if they are cool. But beware, as Inmaculada Canterla, Director of the Cosmeceutical Center, points out, "it would be useless to keep them cold so that later, every two by three, they forget us outside, since temperature fluctuations are not good for stability. and functionality of the products ".

Face masks

One of those cosmetics that can be kept cold are face masks. That cold effect comes in handy in painkillers or decongestants.

Sephora Lotus Second Skin Effect Tissue Mask, € 3.95

Retinol

Face creams that contain this powerful anti-aging active can be kept fresh. Although the ideal is to keep them at a temperature between 18 and 25 degrees so that their properties remain intact.

Strivectin Advanced Retinol Night Cream, € 92.90

Leg creams

If you often use creams with a draining effect or especially suitable for tired legs, the refrigerator is a good place to store them, because this will enhance their effect.

E'lifexir Natural Beauty Actidren Tired Legs Relaxing Cream, € 22.75

Nail polish

The pigments in the enamels disintegrate under the action of the sun and heat. But to avoid this you don't need to make a hole for them in the fridge either.

Deborah Milano Matte Mauve Nail Lacquer, € 8.15

Vitamin C

Another compound that many creams have and that can be kept cold is Vitamin C.

Natysal Vitamin C SPF 50+ cream gel, € 25.90

Aftersun

Whether you are burned or not, applying a cool aftersun to your skin after a hot day at the beach is a real treat. If you put it in the fridge, remember to put it back after applying it. The worst thing is that the cosmetic fluctuates between different temperatures.

Rituals The Ritual of Karma After Sun Hydrating After-Sun Lotion, € 15

Lip balm

You don't need to keep them in the fridge year-round, but when summer rolls around it can help to leave some lip balms in the fridge to prevent the product from "melting."

Eve Lom Lippy Lip Balm, € 22

Eye contour

Those creams for the eye contour that have a decongestant effect, that eliminate dark circles and bags, work better if they are cool. In any case, it is recommended that they include a roll-on or metallic applicator, because they provide that feeling of freshness that improves microcirculation in the area.

L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Laser X3 Eye Contour Cream, € 22.40

Tonic

Replicate the effect that cold water has on your face in the morning with a tonic or cool thermal water from the fridge.

Annick Goutal Rosée Splendide Facial Toner, € 40

Fragrance

Perfumes are very sensitive to light and heat. These could modify their smell and force us to get rid of them. But that does not mean that they should be in the refrigerator because, as the expert in Dermocosmetics, Inmaculada Canterla indicates, "perfumes contain high content of essential oils, which are diminished in their properties when cold and when applied they would not smell at all" .

Prada Candy Sugar Pop Eau de Parfum by Prada, € 82

Drawers

To store your cosmetics in the fridge and keep them well separated from food, you can use drawers or trays. You will avoid more than one confusion.

MetroDecor Refrigerator Organizer Bins, € 19.99

Mini fridge

But if it is not practical for you to have your cosmetics in the kitchen, you can get a really cute cooler like this one to store everything you need in the same bathroom. Graduate the temperature well, remember that cosmetics do not have to be at excessively low temperatures so that their properties are not altered.

Refrigerator for soda cans by Balvi, € 68.50

Surely you have heard many times that this or that cosmetic improves if it is put in the fridge. However, keeping it cold is not as important as the stability of the temperature with which it is maintained. The cosmetic is best kept at low temperatures, but as long as it is an average temperature between 18 and 25º. Just as they will also last longer and in better condition if we move it away from heat sources or from a window where sunlight enters.

According to Inmaculada Canterla, a specialist in Dermocosmetics, Nutrition and Antiaging Medicine and Director of the Cosmeceutical Center, "it would be useless to keep cosmetics cold so that every two by three we forget about it, since temperature fluctuations are not good for the stability and functionality of the products ". The specialist says that there are products, such as concentrated serums with retinoids (vitamin A) or facial masks, that we can apply fresh, but it is better not to subject them to excessively low temperatures.

Cosmetics that can be refrigerated and which ones are better not

Nail polish . Have you ever seen one of your lacquers split between pigment and a clear liquid? That is because you probably have them in an unsuitable place for them (or that you bought them too long ago and they are starting to turn into fossils). To avoid this, you don't have to put them in the fridge, just keep them away from direct light and heat sources.
Creams for tired legs. If you notice heavy legs when you get home from work, a decongestant cream will come in handy. Some have a cold effect by themselves and others indicate on the packaging that they can be stored in the refrigerator. When applied, blood circulation will return to normal faster and that feeling of fatigue and swelling will disappear.
Perfumes . We all like to have our favorite perfumes displayed in the bathroom, especially if they cost us a pasture and have precious bottles. If we want them only as ornaments, perfect, but if we want to use them and, in addition, that they last us a long time, it is best to have them in a closet where they are not light. The refrigerator is not the best place for them because, according to Inmaculada Canterla, "perfumes contain high content of essential oils, unlike colognes that have a higher amount of alcohol, so their properties are diminished in the cold. perfume applied cold, after being in the fridge, would hardly smell anything ".
Eye contour. Creams for dark circles and eye bags can be applied cold, without subjecting them to extreme temperatures. Those that incorporate a metallic applicator are highly recommended , since they provide that feeling of freshness.
Lip balms It is not necessary to keep the balsams in the fridge all year round, but in summer it can be done occasionally so that they are recomposed and it is very common for them to "melt" due to the heat.