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For the past few years, celebrities, chic spa owners and aestheticians have been talking up the benefits of the oxygen facial, and for good reason. Used to heal burns and wounds, kill bacteria and treat gangrene, oxygen is trusted by medical experts around the globe—and is known as a powerful, side-effect free tissue regenerator and skin rejuvenator.

What is an Oxygen Facial?

Oxygen is a necessity for healthy, younger-looking skin, and we often don’t get enough of it. Pollutants in the air prevent pure oxygen from reaching our skin, resulting in fine lines and a dull, aging complexion. Oxygen facials are designed to give your skin the burst of O₂ it needs—in the comfort of your nearby skincare spa. Here’s how it works.

Before your treatment begins, your aesthetician will cleanse and exfoliate your skin to remove sweat, dirt and dead-skin buildup. (Don’t cringe—we all have it!) After cleaning your skin, your skincare specialist may apply a hyaluronic serum that contains moisturizers, vitamins and minerals. When it’s time for your oxygen treatment, you’ll receive bursts of pure oxygen through a small wand. It’s entirely painless, and most patients find the facial relaxing and rejuvenating. Best of all, you should notice an immediate difference. Following the treatment, your skin should look plumper, firmer and brighter—and the results will last for several days.

Skin Benefits

In addition to providing a more radiant look, these unique facials offer the following benefits:

• Oxygen counteracts free radicals that damage skin over time—and are even linked to cancer.
• Oxygen facials moisturize your skin so it feels naturally smoother.
• Oxygen facials provide vitamins and minerals that protect and improve the look of your skin.
• Each facial reduces the look of lines and wrinkles, and regular facials may improve skin’s overall elasticity.

To experience an oxygen facial for yourself, call Smile and Skin Aesthetics Stacey Powell, board-certified, advanced aesthetician, or visit our website to enter a drawing for 15 percent off your select skincare treatment.