Circadia Snow Algae & Spirulina Cooling Mask​ 8 fl. oz.

🧪 A post-treatment cooling gel mask built for reactive, sensitized skin — CIRCADIA's Snow Algae & Spirulina Cooling Mask earns its place at the recovery step of any peel, laser, or enzyme protocol.

The formula leads with Menthyl Lactate, a gentler-than-menthol cooling ester that activates cold-sensing receptors for immediate, sustained comfort — a client-noticeable effect that lands well in treatment room moments. Snow Algae Extract (Coenochloris Signiensis) engages the AMPK cellular defense pathway, supporting oxidative stress resistance and detox after treatment stress. Spirulina and Aloe Vera Leaf Juice — positioned high in the formula — work together to visibly reduce redness and support post-procedure skin recovery for rosacea, sun-damaged, or sensitivity-prone clients.

The gel consistency layers cleanly into multi-step protocols and holds up across dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, and microneedling sequences. Pre-portioning for back-to-back clients maintains hygiene and pace without disrupting service flow.

✨ A strong protocol closer for estheticians who specialize in sensitive or post-treatment skin.

• Immediate cooling sensation: Menthyl Lactate activates cold-sensing receptors on the skin surface to deliver a sustained, immediate cooling effect — providing rapid comfort relief for reactive, post-treatment, or overheated skin.
• Visibly calms redness and skin sensitivity: The combination of Spirulina Extract and Aloe Vera Leaf Juice helps reduce the visible appearance of redness and discomfort, making this mask well suited for skin in reactive states such as post-peel, post-laser, rosacea flares, or sun exposure.
• Antioxidant protection for stressed skin: Snow Algae Extract supports the skin's oxidative stress resistance, complemented by Green Tea Leaf Extract's polyphenol antioxidant properties — helping the skin's surface better manage the effects of environmental stressors.
• Cellular defense and detoxification support: Snow Algae Extract activates the AMPK energy-sensing pathway associated with cellular defense and detoxification, contributing to a more resilient and refreshed skin appearance following treatment stress.
• Soothing hydration for post-treatment recovery: Aloe Vera Leaf Juice, positioned second in the formula, forms a polysaccharide-rich moisture-retaining layer that supports a calming, softening effect on skin following professional treatments such as chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or laser procedures.

Coenochloris Signiensis Extract - known as Snow Algae Extract: A biotech-derived microalgae extract that activates the AMPK energy-sensing pathway and supports the Klotho longevity gene, helping improve the skin's oxidative stress resistance, cellular detoxification, and repair processes.: A biotech-derived microalgae extract that activates the AMPK energy-sensing pathway and supports the Klotho longevity gene, helping improve the skin's oxidative stress resistance, cellular detoxification, and repair processes.

Spirulina Extract — Spirulina: A protein-rich blue-green microalgae extract that delivers nutrients directly to the skin surface to support toxin elimination while providing a soothing, balancing effect on sensitized or reactive skin.: A protein-rich blue-green microalgae extract that delivers nutrients to the skin surface to support toxin elimination while providing a soothing, balancing effect on sensitized or reactive skin.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice - known as Aloe Vera Leaf Juice: A polysaccharide-rich botanical juice that forms a light, moisture-retaining layer on the skin surface, helping deliver a cooling, calming sensation suited to post-treatment and reactive skin conditions.: A polysaccharide-rich botanical juice positioned second in the formula, providing a light, moisture-retaining layer on the skin surface that helps deliver the mask's characteristic cooling and calming sensation — particularly valuable for post-treatment and reactive skin.

Menthyl Lactate — Menthyl Lactate: A cooling ester derived from menthol and lactic acid that activates the skin's cold-sensing TRPM8 receptors to produce an immediate, sustained cooling sensation without the potential irritation of pure menthol.: A cooling ester that activates cold-sensing receptors in the skin to deliver an immediate and sustained cooling sensation — the functional driver of the mask's 'cooling' positioning, with a gentler profile than pure menthol.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract - known as Green Tea Leaf Extract: A polyphenol-rich botanical antioxidant extract that helps neutralize free radicals at the skin surface, supporting the formula's antioxidant and protective positioning.: A polyphenol-rich botanical extract known for its antioxidant properties that helps neutralize free radicals at the skin surface, complementing the formula's protective and rejuvenating positioning for stressed or sun-exposed skin.

1. Dispense 1–3 teaspoons of mask into a clean portion cup, adjusting quantity based on the size of the treatment area.
2. Ensure the client's skin is thoroughly cleansed and prepped before application.
3. Using a fan brush, apply an even layer of the mask to the client's face, working outward from the center.
4. Keep the mask clear of the client's eye area throughout application.
5. Allow the mask to remain on the skin for 10–15 minutes.
6. Remove the mask using a warm, damp towel or 4×4 gauze, gently wiping away product.
7. Pat the skin dry.
8. Follow with appropriate post-treatment finishing products suited to the client's skin type and the preceding service.

Protocol placement and post-treatment pairing

This mask is best positioned as the calming/recovery step in a facial protocol — after exfoliation, peels, enzyme treatments, dermaplaning, or microneedling — where the cooling and soothing action most directly addresses post-procedure sensitivity. Its gel texture also makes it effective as a stand-alone treatment for rosacea or reactive-skin clients without a preceding chemical step.

For back-to-back treatment clients, pre-portion mask into individual cups before the service begins; this preserves hygiene and speeds the transition between protocol steps. When used post-peel or post-laser, this recovery mask is a strong retail conversion moment: while removing the mask, explain to the client why a soothing, calming product is important for home maintenance in the 48–72 hours following treatment, and recommend the matching home-care product from the same CIRCADIA line.