Glacial Skin in St. Louis
What is Glacial® Skin?
Glacial Skin is a cutting-edge CryoAesthetics® platform that uses controlled, precision cooling to target skin inflammation — the root cause of premature aging and many common skin conditions.
Unlike traditional facials or lasers, Glacial Skin in St. Louis works by cooling the skin at the cellular level to downregulate inflammation, normalize melanin production, and accelerate healthy cell turnover.
At Metro Medspa, we offer two Glacial modalities:
A 30-minute multi-step brightening facial combining controlled cooling with active topicals, exfoliation, and a hydrating mask. A complete treatment experience.
A 10-minute express cooling treatment — ideal as an add-on post-laser, post-microneedling, or post-injectable to instantly calm redness and reduce downtime.
At our office in St. Louis Glacial Skin treatments can positively stimulate the vagus nerve, delivering whole-body wellness benefits that patients often feel immediately:
Glacial Gloss is a comprehensive 4-step facial that combines the power of controlled precision cooling, exfoliation, and active topicals to fight premature aging, even skin tone, reduce redness and puffiness, and deliver a genuinely luminous glow — with zero downtime and no numbing required.
Treatment Steps
STEP 1 - Light peel + controlled cooling — begins breaking down dead skin while cooling calms any initial irritation
STEP 2 - Exfoliation — removes dead skin cells, smooths texture, prepares skin for active ingredient absorption
STEP 3 - Hydrating mask + controlled cooling — deep hydration delivered while cooling locks in calm and reduces puffiness
STEP 4 - Peptide-rich moisturizer with antioxidants + controlled cooling — seals in results and boosts barrier health
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Glacial Glide is a continuous precision cooling treatment that soothes inflammation, reduces redness and puffiness, and provides immediate relief — either as a powerful standalone or as an add-on paired with other treatments. Patients feel the calming difference instantly.
As a Standalone Treatment
When used on its own, Glacial Glide is especially effective for clients dealing with:
As an Add-On (Most Popular)
Glacial Glide is the ultimate recovery booster. Pair it with virtually any Metro service to minimize downtime, cut redness, and enhance results. Our favorite combos:
Perfect Glacial Glide Pairings
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Glacial Gloss | Glacial Glide | |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment time | 30 minutes | 10 minutes |
| Experience | Full facial | Express add-on or standalone |
| Steps | 4-step protocol | Continuous cooling |
| Best as | Standalone treatment | Add-on or standalone |
| Downtime | None | None |
| Numbing required | No | No |
| Skin tone concerns | Yes — primary use | Supportive |
| Post-procedure use | Not primary use | Yes — ideal |
| Rosacea / eczema | Yes | Yes |
| Acne-prone skin | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency | Every 4+ weeks | Every 4+ weeks (standalone) or with each service |
| Series recommended | 3+ treatments | 3+ treatments |
Skin Concerns Addressed
Results Patients Experience
With Glacial Skin St. Louis patients have a safe treatment for all skin types and works across the full spectrum of skin concerns. Here's how to think about ideal candidates:
Glacial Skin is one of the most comfortable treatments we offer. Here's what patients can expect from start to finish:
Use with Caution / Consult First
Good to Know
Help patients choose the right plan based on their goals and existing Metro services:
Not at all — most patients say it feels amazing. The cooling sensation is genuinely relaxing and there's no anesthesia or numbing needed.
Glacial Gloss is 30 minutes — a full facial. Glacial Glide is just 10 minutes, making it easy to add onto any appointment.
Calmer, brighter, and more refreshed — right away. Unlike some treatments, there's no redness, flaking, or downtime. You can go straight back to your day.
One treatment delivers visible results, but a series of 3+ spaced 4 weeks apart gives the best and most lasting outcome. Results can continue improving for up to 3 months after treatment.
Yes — and we actually encourage it. Glacial Glide is the perfect add-on after microneedling, laser, IPL, Morpheus8, and more. It speeds up recovery, reduces redness, and makes your results even better.
Glacial Skin in St. Louis is one of the safest options for sensitive skin. It's specifically beneficial for rosacea, melasma, eczema, and acne-prone skin — conditions that can't tolerate more aggressive treatments.
Mon, Wed & Fri: 9 AM – 5 PM
Tue & Thu: 9 AM – 7 PM
Saturday: By Appointment Only | Sunday: Closed
