Cold first.
Everything else after.
Professional cryotherapy follows a simple logic: cold contracts, lymph drains, skin wakes. The LUMÉ ritual applies that logic in four minutes — before your serum, before your SPF, before your coffee if you're efficient about it.
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Why cold
actually works.
Vasoconstriction
Cold causes blood vessels to contract rapidly. Fluid that has pooled overnight — the cause of morning puffiness and dark circles — is pushed back into circulation within seconds of contact.
Lymphatic stimulation
The lymphatic system clears cellular waste and excess fluid from tissue. Cold + massage motion activates lymphatic flow, accelerating the natural depuffing process your body does while you sleep.
Pore tightening
Cold causes the skin's surface to contract temporarily, reducing the visible size of pores and creating a smoother texture before makeup or SPF application.
Serum absorption
Cryo-primed skin absorbs active ingredients more efficiently. Applying serum immediately after cryotherapy — while skin is still slightly flushed from the cold-heat rebound — maximises penetration.
The complete ritual.
Nothing missed.
Refrigerate your globes.
Place your LUMÉ Cryo Globes in the fridge door — not the freezer. The door stays between 2–5°C, which is the optimal temperature for cryotherapy: cold enough for full vasoconstriction, gentle enough to use daily without irritation or capillary damage.
Fridge door · overnight
Cleanse first. Always.
Start with a clean, dry face. Remove any overnight moisturiser or sleeping mask — the globes should contact clean skin directly for maximum temperature transfer. You don't need to strip your skin; a gentle cleanser and a pat dry is all it takes.
Clean skin · no product
Massage. Upward. Always upward.
Direction matters. Work from collarbone to jaw, jaw to temple, nose to ear. Upward and outward — always following lymphatic pathways toward the ear and neck, where lymph nodes drain. One globe in each hand, mirror each movement. Long, deliberate strokes.
Specific areas: hold each globe under the inner corner of the eye for 10 seconds — this is where dark circles pool. Sweep outward. Then across the cheekbone toward the hairline. Repeat three times each side.
Upward strokes · jaw to temple
Serum. Immediately.
Apply your serum within 30 seconds of finishing the cryo massage. Skin is in a state of reactive hyperaemia — the blood flow rebound after cold — which temporarily increases the permeability of the skin barrier. This is the best window your serum will ever have.
Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides — all benefit from this window. Follow with SPF as normal. You're done.
Serum · within 30 seconds
Get more from your ritual.
Double session for events
Before a big event, do two back-to-back rounds — 4 minutes, globes back in fridge for 10 minutes, second 4-minute pass. The cumulative effect reduces visible puffiness by significantly more than a single session.
Use with facial oil
A single drop of facial oil applied before the cryo massage reduces friction and allows the globe to glide more smoothly — especially along the jawline and neck. Use a dry oil so it doesn't dilute your serum.
Targeted under-eye work
For persistent dark circles, hold the globe stationary on the inner corner of each eye for 15 seconds before sweeping outward. The sustained cold has a more pronounced vascular effect than movement alone.
Evening reset
The LUMÉ ritual works in the evening too — especially after a long day, flights, or screen fatigue. Cold helps close pores before sleep, and lymphatic drainage before bed accelerates overnight skin repair.
Clean after every use
Rinse your globes with water after each session. Once a week, wipe with micellar water or a gentle alcohol-free cleanser. Dry completely before returning to the pouch. Stainless steel doesn't corrode, but product residue can.
Pair with your existing routine
You don't need to change what you use — just change the order. LUMÉ goes first. Everything you already love follows immediately after. Your existing routine just became measurably more effective.
Everything you need to know.
Most users notice visible puffiness reduction on day one. The effect is immediate — vasoconstriction happens within seconds of contact. Cumulative benefits (improved circulation, consistently brighter skin, reduced chronic puffiness) compound over 2–3 weeks of daily use.
Yes — fridge temperature (2–5°C) is gentle enough for sensitive skin when used correctly. Keep strokes moving rather than holding in one spot. If you experience any persistent redness beyond a few minutes, reduce session length to 60–90 seconds and build up gradually. Avoid using on active breakouts or compromised skin barrier.
Yes. Lymphatic drainage and vasoconstriction are physiological processes that work the same across all skin tones. The temporary post-cryo redness may be less visible on deeper skin tones but the circulatory and drainage effects are identical.
304 stainless steel retains cold for up to 45 minutes at room temperature. This is significantly longer than glass (which warms in 5–8 minutes) or gel-filled tools (which warm unevenly). You have more than enough time for a complete ritual — even two rounds.
Yes — daily use is recommended and safe. Unlike some skincare treatments that require rest days, cryotherapy at fridge temperature is gentle enough for daily application. Consistency is what drives the cumulative benefits.
The same-day effects reset, but the cumulative improvement doesn't disappear after one missed session. Think of it like exercise — a consistent habit over weeks matters far more than perfect daily adherence.
Your ritual begins
tomorrow morning.
Order before 2pm today and Charles will have your LUMÉ Cryo Globes packed and dispatched same day. Put them in the fridge tonight. Tomorrow morning — four minutes.
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