Oxygen Facials

Oxygen is one of the vital needs of the body in order to survive. Air consists of eighteen percent oxygen, giving enough oxygen for your body's daily function. The amount of oxygen one receives in the body is evident in the condition of one's skin.

Since oxygen is always present in the atmosphere, who would think that the addition of more oxygen will make an improvement in the skin. Nevertheless, there still has been an increase in the use of oxygen facials. This procedure delivers oxygen in the form of a mist or a facial cream.

According to the product claims:

Improve the skin's appearance by eliminating redness and irritation. Eliminate redness and irritation.

Fight acne causing bacteria.

Soothe the appearance of skin irritated by microdermabrasion, laser, and acid peels.

Boost collagen and elastin synthesis and formation.

Include hydrogen peroxide cream, which helps put water and oxygen into the skin.

The Pros:

Any facial is soothing, feels good, and tends to calm skin.

The Cons:

None of these claims are substantiated by any form of research.

Oxygen applied to the skin as a mist or in combination with hydrogen peroxide cream can increase the amount of free radicals on the skin and actually do damage that ages the skin. Hydrogen peroxide is a free radical, so beware.

Dermatologists and health experts warn that the oxygen is more likely to hurt your skin than help it.

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