When we say everybody’s doing it, we mean all the beautiful people — including Gigi Hadid, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Alicia Keys. And while we wouldn’t normally follow anyone, even a Victoria’s Secret model, down a subzero chamber, whole body cryotherapy promises a host of alluring benefits, from pain management to stress relief.
Plus, as Thrive CryoStudio founder Brandon Yu explains, it’s not that cold in there: “kind of like walking down the freezer aisle of the grocery store with just your bikini on,” he says. Three minutes of that, we can certainly handle. Not ready to take the polar plunge? No worries. There are plenty of stellar treatments that won’t send shivers down your spine. CryoSkin is the natural alternative to botox — making you glow, baby glow — while an infrared sauna can detox your Bachelor(ette) party hangover. Magic pill? No, but close.
Steve Buchanan
6 Months Out:
CryoSkin-Slimming
You’re hitting the gym and salad-loading because you want to look banging on your wedding day, but you just can’t seem to shake the extra lbs. Time for CryoSkin-Slimming. Clients report losing between half an inch to 2 inches from their waistline per session, and the payoff is permanent, so long as you don’t slack and binge on every cake pop in sight.
How often: Every 2 weeks until your goal is achieved. For most people, this takes about5 sessions.
3 Months Out:
Cryofacial
Here’s a cruel practical joke, courtesy of your corpus: When your star is on the rise, your skin starts to mutiny. Are you with us? Why is it that whenever we need to look good, our faces get puffy? Cryofacials to the rescue. They’ll zap wrinkles, boost collagen, and make your skin glow. Win, win skin!
How often: Once a week until your goal is achieved.
As Needed:
Whole Body Cryotherapy
You’re not Snow White, in need of a wakeup kiss; if anything, you’re craving that poison apple with its promise of sweet slumber. To all the pre-wedding insomniacs, consider whole body cryotherapy. Besides reducing your stress, the 3-minute cold therapy can lower inflammation and spur on muscle recovery.
How often: Varies by individual, but Yu suggests three times a week to start.
