It’s common knowledge that excess heat is bad for the skin. Whether this comes from the sun or anywhere else, dermatologists are always advising against heat exposure. This is due to how it can cause dehydration, inflammation, and more.
So, when I came across VouPre and the brand’s Thermal Collection, which is all about using heat in a way that benefits the skin, I was immediately intrigued. This collection claims to harness heat in a way that allows it to brighten, purify, and revitalize the look of the skin, with the promises that it made enough to persuade me to give this skincare set a try. Did it work in the way that it was intended to? Here are my thoughts:
The Benefits of Heat For Your Skin
Of course, after being told time and time again to avoid excessive heat exposure, I was a little wary about the heat that would be provided by these VouPre skincare products. However, a little digging taught me that low levels of heat, which is what this collection offers, can actually have a number of benefits.
Also referred to as thermotherapy, self-heating skincare products can:
- Boost circulation, which immediately gets the skin glowing a little brighter.
- Allow pore openings to dilate. This allows for impurities to be removed more efficiently.
- Enhance the absorption of other skincare products.
- Leave the facial muscles feeling relaxed. This makes fine lines and wrinkles look less noticeable.
- Give the complexion a firmer and more elastic finish.
- De-stress your mind, which helps the skin in a number of ways!
With my previous misconceptions about the dangers of all types of heat proved wrong, I was excited to start using the VouPre Thermal Collection and experience all of the above benefits for myself!
Using the VouPre Thermal Collection
While some of the products in the VouPre Thermal Collection can be purchased individually, the collection as a whole is designed to be a multi-part system with products that complement each other. This is how I decided to use it:
The Derma Roller
The first step in this VouPre system, after cleansing your face, is to use the 0.25 derma roller. If you’ve never tried one before, don’t be intimidated by all of those needles! It doesn’t hurt in the slightest. Instead, it feels like a very light scratching sensation. If you feel pain, then this just means that you’re pressing too hard!
I use this derma roller all over my face, although you could also just concentrate it on the areas of your skin that you’re hoping to improve. All you need to do is roll it over your skin for about one minute every couple of days. This not only encourages absorption of the other products that you apply, due to how it creates micro-channels in the skin, but derma rolling has also been found to help reduce the appearance of skin aging. It’s a technique that is becoming increasingly popular.
The Detoxifying Thermal Mask
The Detoxifying Thermal Mask is, without a doubt, the star of the show. This is the main self-heating product in this collection. Apply the mask to your face and, as you do so, you’ll feel it gradually warming up. It’s a very comfortable and relaxing heat. It’s definitely not hot enough to cause any of the problems that I was initially worried about!
The fact that this is a clay mask goes hand-in-hand with its self-heating effects. I’m a big fan of clay masks and this one undoubtedly works better than any I’ve used in the past. This is primarily down to its thermal properties, although the numerous vitamins and other antioxidants in this formula contribute to that too. Either way, this mask always manages to leave my skin looking brighter and happier.
The Perfecting Facial Serum
VouPre’s Perfecting Facial Serum is a very clever skincare product. Firstly, on its own, it’s an amazing face serum. It’s filled with the likes of peptides, sodium hyaluronate, grape stem cells, and a whole host of other ingredients that you most definitely want in your skincare routine.
However, that’s not all that this product does…
In addition to being used as a standalone serum, it can also be applied over the top of the Detoxifying Thermal Mask. As soon as you do this, you’ll notice that the heat from the mask gets a little more intense. Again, don’t worry, it feels decadent rather than dangerous. It’s a great way to tailor the level of heat that you want the mask to provide.
The Corrective Facial Cream
Once you’ve rinsed the mask (and the serum) off your skin, the final step in the Thermal Collection is the Corrective Facial Cream. It’s a wonderfully lightweight moisturizer. It doesn’t contain any heavy oils or pore-clogging ingredients. This makes it one that those with oily or combination skin will absolutely love. Instead, it’s filled with skin-loving extracts and antioxidants that target the visibility of wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, dullness, and more.
This is helped by the inclusion of salicylic acid in the cream. If your skin type is oily, you’ll likely be familiar with how this beta-hydroxy acid clears out the pores to prevent the appearance of blockages. The fact that this follows on from the clay mask allows the ingredient to really work its magic when it comes to clearing up the complexion. At the same time, it also helps the cream to provide some all-important moisture.
Final Thoughts on the VouPre’s Thermal Skincare Collection
All in all, it’s safe to say that I was more than impressed by the VouPre Thermal Collection. While it’s not a collection that I would recommend to anyone with severely dry or sensitive skin, it’s a true game-changer for anyone with oily or combination skin. It does everything that it promises to do and more, ensuring a smooth radiance whenever these products are used. This collection has now become a regular in my skincare routine, and the success that I’ve experienced from it was enough to convince me to add a few other VouPre formulas to my skincare stash too! This is definitely a skincare brand to try if you’ve been looking for a way to take your skincare routine to the next level.
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