Spas are cashing in on the oxygen facial, but is it really worth it?

Oxygen therapy is found in spa treatments and moisturizers. Let’s not forget the “Oxygen Bars” of years past.

So what is an oxygen facial? Some treatments involve hyaluronic acid being sprayed on by a wand the size of a pen that adds oxygen. Oxygen facials promise lifting, firming, tightened pores, and the stimulation of collagen. Treatments vary from spa to spa. Some places offer a variety of serums that are chosen based on your skin type and what is trying to be achieved.

There is a debate among dermatologists if these facials actually work. “Dr. Christopher B. Zachary, a professor and the dermatology department chairman at the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, bluntly labelled it “snake oil.”

The concept that high-pressure oxygen would do anything to help the skin is such nonsense as to be laughable

Other dermatologists believe that over time these treatments have the potential to slow down the aging process.

Madonna is the most popular celebrity who swears by these facials. She is reported to have one before every performance even when she is out of the country.

We’ve tested these facials and have come to the conclusion that if they are done correctly (proper equipment and product and a knowledgeable hand) these facials offer instant results. If they prove to not work over time, we suggest to have one the day before big events such as a wedding or Christmas party. The immediate results lasts for days.

If you want to try to add a little oxygen to your at-home products we suggest:

Sothys Oxyliance Perfect Serum, Sothys Oxyliance Crème
Peter Thomas Roth Oxygen Mist
Dermelect Detoxifying Oxygen Facial Commission
Philosophy Oxygen Peel Kit