We literally rely on oxygen to live, so it should go without saying that oxygen has benefits other than survival, and skincare is one of them… #rejoice. We learned about O2 back in chemistry class, and, yes it’s air, but there’s more to it.
Oxygen stimulates the body’s natural response to heal, think about why oxygen is administered immediately following an injury or trauma. Or think about why taking deep breaths, aka getting more oxygen into your lungs, instantly calms and relaxes you. Our bodies are comprised of oxygen (among other elements) and our cells and organs need oxygen to function, not to mention keep us alive. Needless to say, it’s vital.
How does it translate in skincare: you know that thing called pollution" Yeah, it’s lurking in the air we breathe and all around us…pure oxygen is free of those harmful pollutants and free radicals hanging around in the atmosphere, so pure oxygen is good for the body, good for the skin. The oxygen that’s naturally occurring in our cells also naturally depletes, causing the inevitable fine lines and wrinkles that come with age. Boo. But there are ways to slow down oxygen depletion and increase oxygen intake, one being exercise, which immediately causes an increase of oxygen in our bodies. We can also get more O2 superficially with the celeb-famous oxygen facial, likened by Madonna, Miranda Kerr, and Jennifer Lopez. It works by replenishing the skin’s oxygen levels, and,...