Local Cryotherapy (Frotox)

A targeted cryotherapy treatment that applies a controlled stream of pressurised liquid nitrogen vapour — reaching as low as −160°C — to specific areas of the body. The Frotox application focuses on the face, neck, and scalp, rapidly cooling the skin surface to between 3°C and 7°C to help tighten pores, reduce puffiness, and support collagen activity in the treated area.

Local cryotherapy differs from whole-body sessions by targeting specific body regions rather than cooling the entire body. At Ritual Biohacking, the treatment uses a controlled stream of pressurised liquid nitrogen vapour directed at the skin surface, which can reach temperatures as low as −160°C at the nozzle. The signature Frotox application focuses on the face, neck, and scalp. The therapist moves the nitrogen vapour stream across the treatment area in a controlled pattern, rapidly cooling the skin to between 3°C and 7°C. This localised cold exposure triggers vasoconstriction in the targeted tissue, followed by vasodilation as the area rewarms — a cycle that increases local blood flow and may help reduce puffiness and improve skin tone over repeated sessions. Beyond the facial application, local cryotherapy can also be directed at joints, muscles, or areas of inflammation elsewhere on the body. The targeted approach allows the therapist to spend more time on problem areas without the systemic cold stress of a full chamber session. The session runs approximately 15 minutes including preparation. The treatment is non-invasive and requires no downtime. It can be combined with other modalities offered at the studio for a more comprehensive recovery session.