What is cold cream?

We all have memories of our mothers or grandmothers slathering cold cream on their faces. It was a regular evening ritual, and our elders swore by it. But what is it, and can we benefit from it?

According to the Wellbeing Doctor, the primary use of the cream is for skin treatment because of the mineral ingredients that are in the cream, it works as a moisturizer and works really well for those that have very dry skin. With that in mind, it’s best to know what your skin type is before using it for the best results. If you live in an area where dry skin is always a problem, this is the best option for you. It can also be used as an alternative for lip balm if you have very dry, chapped lips. This is not to say that it won’t work for those that don’t have dry skin; the cold cream will still work on skin types other than the dry type but the results and the efficiency will vary greatly.

Another benefit of using this type of cream is as a makeup remover and cleanser. For those that wear makeup on a daily basis, it can be a little difficult to remove it at the end of the day. With a damp cloth, cold cream is seen as a more affordable method of getting rid of any face makeup and it moisturizes your face as well, so it gives you double benefits while you’re using it. Another use that it has when it comes to makeup is as a foundation. If it is applied on your face before putting on any makeup you will end up with fewer blemishes as a result.

Thalgo Cold Cream Marine Multi-Soothing Concentrate is for dry skin with sensations of tingling, overheating and diffuse redness – perfect for winter.