How to really get more beautiful skin with oxygen

This is the tale of the fish-faced Oxygen Facial.

In the early days of the Oxygen facial fad we had the company rep demonstrate the treatment. She said it would be an "amazing treatment especially for smokers skin". I was excited to see it in action.

I managed to suppress my horrified visions of oxygen-induced fireball explosions when she sauntered into the spa with a full size Oxygen tank on wheels.
Our volunteer had her face cleansed and scrubbed, then the rep whipped out the hand piece, attached it to the oxygen tank nozzle, flipped the dial on the tank and started to blow air.  It was oxygen-rich air meant to brighten our volunteers dull smokers skin.

"I. AM. NOT. A. FISH." was my first thought, which came right before: "I don't have gills." Whispering my skepticism to Hermina she chuckled and gestured for me to continue observing.

At the conclusion of the treatment the volunteer looked, well exactly the same; if perhaps a bit more wind-blown.  But since she did not have gills to absorb the oxygen, the treatment had no effect. I could have leaned over blown air in her face and got the same non-result.

"Here is why. Humans do not have FISH-FACES. Our skin doesn't absorb oxygen externally, if it did we would all look like bloated puffer fish. Our skin gets oxygen internally, from the oxygen rich red blood cells." - Michelle G. Lathe

Applying oxygen externally actually increases the formation of free-radicals which creates oxidative damage (ie Oxidants) and is a leading cause of pre-mature aging. This is the reason Anti-Oxidants are used and highly recommended for anti-aging treatments and home care.

• Oxygen applied externally creates Oxidants and Free Radicals which causes pre-mature aging
• Anti-Oxidant homecare and facials are recommended to combat signs of premature aging

NOTE: Oxidative damage is not a concern when your skin is being nourished from the inside out through your blood cells.

Therefore to Oxygenate and brighten the skin you need to improve and increase the blood flow. We offer an Oxygenating Facial that works by gently stimulating the skin natural system by improving circulation and increasing the oxygen-rich red blood cells in the tissues.

• Improve dull complexions, like smokers skin, by increasing oxygenation

• Increase oxygenation by gently increasing oxygen-rich red blood cells to the tissues

Can externally applied oxygen facials be good for some skin types? Yes, for acne and acneic skin. Since the p. acne bacteria that causes the breakouts is anaerobic - ie: lives with OUT oxygen, then applying oxygen will kill bacteria.

Two things to remember about acne and oxygen.

First, too much Oxygen is not good or safe. It is too drying, can burn the skin and leave permanent dark spot damage from that burn. Less is better and safer.

Second, instead of paying top dollar for an air-blown Oxygen facial we offer a High Frequency treatment; my teen clients renamed it the "Light Saber Treatment",  free with our acne facials.

If you have acne:

• Don't overdo oxygen treatments. Less is safer and more effective
• Get a free "Light Saber Treatment" with your Tuscany Spa Acne facials

Check out our blog next week for details on our Oxygenating Facial to increase the health, vibrancy and glow of the skin through gentle exfoliation, invigorating massage of the face, neck and decollete and a stimulating layered mask. Plus we are spotlighting the Oxygenating Facial for 2 weeks during our April 70-70 event.

Have you had our Oxygenating Facial Treatment? Have you had a oxygen tank Oxygen facial? How did the two compare?
Have you tried our 70-70 biannual facial and massage promotions? Which ones are your favorite?

Michelle G. Lathe