O2, Oh My!

Oxygen. Colorless, Odorless, Tasteless, Essential.

As we age our skin loses the ability to use and hold onto oxygen. Normally, our skin uses 12.8 milliliters of oxygen per minute! At age 30 your skin's ability to hold onto oxygen is reduced by 30%! At age 50 you reduce to 50%! Less oxygen in the dermis results in fine lines/wrinkles, less collagen production & skin that looks dull and lifeless. :(

I probably don't have to explain the health benefits of oxygen, plain and simple, we need it to live. As a cosmetic treatment oxygen stimulates collagen production and destroys bacteria (even p.acnes associated with acne.) It also improves the functioning of blood vessels and acts as a defense mechanism against pesky fine lines and wrinkles while plumping up radiant skin. AND oxygen is incredibly helpful in medical settings to heal burns and incisions and to speed up healing time after treatments. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in January showed that extra oxygen boosts immune system cells, which may prevent infections after surgery or treatment. During the early inflammatory phase, the process of wound repair begins with the activation of enzymes and white blood cells which destroy bacteria. Oxygen has a significant role in healing, being essential to provide the additional energy source for the repairing process.

Most people that have experienced an oxygen facial or an Oxy-Mist treatments have found it cooling, refreshing and calming. The immediate difference in tone and texture is visibly apparent. Hooray for instant gratification! Oxy-Mist is a combination of amino acids, RNA, DNA, Vitamin E, and electrolytes. Using medical grade oxygen as a delivery source, Oxy-Mist is sprayed on the skin and feels amazing!

Most experts agree "anti-aging" oxygen creams that promise, promise, promise are nonsense! (or as my thesaurus suggested: poppycock :)) Oxy-Mist treatments are now touted as the cutting edge skin recovery program. Microdermabrasion, Chemicals Peels, Laser resurfacing and even Chemotherapy patients can benefit from a Oxy-Mist treatment. Also, if you're a smoker oxygen treatments should be on your list! Smoking constricts the blood vessels and depletes your oxygen supply, so you'll need all the help you can get!

Not only is oxygen fundamental for living but it becomes a crucial treatment to our skin! So take a deep breath & schedule an oxygen facial today!