From RealSimple.com…
f you’ve ever wondered whether or not there’s any legitimacy to the mini skincare fridges that are all the rage on social media, we’re here to tell you that, yes, there is. To be fair, you definitely don’t need a separate refrigerator for your beauty products (though it does make a great gift). And there’s also not necessarily a pressing need to refrigerate products in general. That being said, there definitely are some major benefits to keeping your skincare stash—at least some of it—chilled.
Why? It’s simple. “Cold temperatures constrict blood vessels, which can decrease both puffiness and redness, and enhance the soothing sensation of products,” explains Hadley King, MD, board-certified dermatologist in New York City. As a general rule of thumb, “any type of cream- or gel-based product can be kept in the fridge,” says Marina Peredo, MD, board-certified dermatologist in New York City. On the flip side, avoid sticking anything oil-based in there. These types of products will solidify, which can both affect the potency and cause the formula to separate, she notes.
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