Heat therapy, which is also known as thermotherapy or facial warming, has been rapidly growing in popularity lately. This is partly down to how widely accessible thermotherapy now is. You no longer need to visit your dermatologist to experience its benefits as there are now several thermotherapy products that can be safely used from the comfort of your own home.
Enter VouPre. Specifically, the brand’s Thermal Collection. This collection hinges on the potential of heat therapy, promising to quickly brighten and rejuvenate the look of the skin. Let’s take a closer look at whether or not this collection actually manages to achieve those goals…
What’s Heat Therapy All About?
Think about how your whole body relaxes when you sink into a warm bath. Heat therapy works in the same way – it leaves the skin, as well as the muscles underneath the skin, feeling wonderfully relaxed. This then helps the complexion in a few different ways:
- Blood vessels dilate, which increases blood flow. This means that your skin cells will be receiving a greater amount of oxygen and nutrients. They’ll also be able to eliminate toxins and waste more efficiently.
- The increase in blood flow stimulated by heat therapy gives the skin a healthy-looking glow.
- Relaxes the pores while also softening any plugs of sebum inside them. This allows for the easier removal of pore blockages. This is why dermatologists often use steam before performing an extraction.
- Although high levels of heat increase inflammation in the skin, heat therapy, which makes use of a low level of heat, can reduce the feeling of inflammation.
- Warming the skin increases the absorption of skincare products. This will make your whole skincare routine more effective.
The VouPre Thermal Collection
With all of the above in mind, it’s easy to see why the VouPre Thermal Collection has been the talk of the town. This collection makes the concept of heat therapy easy to adopt, even if you’ve never used heat on your skin before.
The Star of the Show: The Detoxifying Thermal Mask
There are three main topical products in the VouPre Thermal Collection. However, the star of the show is, without a doubt, the Detoxifying Thermal Mask. This is the product that produces the main heating effect, with the other two being more of a supporting act!
This face mask is clay-based. It makes use of kaolin, which is known for its gentle properties. It doesn’t dry the skin out in the way that other clays sometimes can.
The heating element of the mask comes from zeolite. It’s a mineral that releases heat when its chemical bonds are broken, which is what happens when the mask is massaged into the skin. The heat that it creates builds up gradually but stops once it reaches a comfortable temperature. As it sits on the skin, the mask also releases its other ingredients. These consist of a blend of vitamins A, C, and E, plus a variety of antioxidant-rich botanical extracts.
The first time I used this mask, I used it on its own without any other products. It definitely left my skin looking brighter and more radiant, but these effects were further amplified once I combined the mask with the next product in the VouPre Thermal Collection…
Increase Intensity With the Perfecting Facial Serum
Have a read through the ingredient list of the VouPre Perfecting Facial Serum and you’ll likely already be impressed. Peptides, sodium hyaluronate, and grape stem cells can all be found in this formula, along with an array of potent plant extracts. These ingredients are revered for how they hydrate, strengthen, and support the complexion.
However, what makes this serum even more special is how, in addition to being used as a regular serum, it can also be applied over the top of the Detoxifying Thermal Mask. It intensifies the heating effect of the mask, making it feel warmer and even more relaxing. Since heat therapy helps to encourage product absorption, using this serum in conjunction with the mask means that your skin will benefit even more from its incredible ingredients.
As I mentioned earlier, I first used the mask on its own. However, I then included the serum in the subsequent weeks. There is a noticeable difference when the two are used together. Not only do they really amplify skin radiance but the glow that these products give to my skin seems to last for so much longer.
The Corrective Facial Cream
The third topical product in the VouPre Thermal Collection is the Corrective Facial Cream. It’s designed to complement the ingredients in the mask and serum, and it accomplishes this well.
It’s a lightweight and non-greasy cream, so you won’t have to worry about it clogging the pores that you’ve just cleared out with the mask. This is helped with the addition of salicylic acid – an ingredient that you don’t often see in face creams. It’s a game-changer for anyone with oily or combination skin because, again, it will keep your pores feeling clear and clog-free.
There are plenty of other ingredients worth mentioning in this mask too. Vitamin A, grape stem cells, grape seed extract, rosehip extract, and rosemary leaf extract all make an appearance. The result? Skin that feels extremely soft and smooth. This cream also seems to add luminosity to my complexion in a way that other creams aren’t able to do.
The Derma Roller
Of course, let’s not forget about the 0.25 derma roller that’s included in VouPre’s Thermal Collection. Although it’s the last product that I’ve mentioned, it should be used at the start of your routine.
Glide it over your skin after cleansing, before turning to the mask, and, once again, you’ll be able to boost absorption. Dermarolling creates micro-channels in the skin that make it even easier for ingredients to sink in.
Although dermarolling can seem intimidating to newbies, the shorter needles that this derma roller sports makes it a surprisingly comfortable way to give this technique a try.
Final Thoughts
All in all, the VouPre Thermal Collection was a huge success for my skin. The mask is undoubtedly my favorite product but the serum and the cream back up its effects to such an extent that it really is worth having all three in your skincare routine. I became such a fan that I even ended up splurging on a few other VouPre skincare products, all of which I quickly fell in love with. If you’ve never given this skincare brand a try, I would highly recommend doing so!
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