Oxygen peeling – giving facial skin youth and beauty

One of the most effective methods of cleansing that does not injure the dermis is oxygen peeling.

Before peeling, it is recommended to study the processing technology and indications for using this technique, as well as read reviews from experts about the benefits of oxygen peeling, and the opinions of people who have experienced the effects of exfoliation first-hand.

Oxygen peeling for facial skin

Oxygen cleansing is one of the types of non-invasive facial skin care. Peeling is performed with an airbrush - this device sprays oxygen over the epidermis under high pressure. The technique allows:

• cleanse pores of impurities and narrow them;
• remove the keratinized cell layer;
• normalize water balance;
• saturate the dermis with nutrients;
• eliminate swelling;
• increase the elasticity of the dermis.

Oxygen exfoliation is indicated in the case of:

• peeling of the epidermis;
• hyperpigmentation;
• the presence of facial wrinkles, acne and pimples;
• excessive production of subcutaneous sebum.

Adding fortified components to oxygen helps maintain the healthy appearance of the skin for a long period.

Mode of application

Before the first procedure, you should undergo an examination by a specialist - he will select the optimal composition for cleaning and eliminate the presence of contraindications.

Technology:

1. The epidermis is cleansed of makeup residues and surface impurities.
2. Next, the skin is treated with professional serums that have a disinfecting effect and reduce the risk of side effects.
3. Cleansing is performed with a stream of air along massage lines.
4. At the end of the procedure, a nourishing cream or mask is applied to the face, followed by sunscreen.

At first, a feeling of cold arises - it is caused by the activation of the blood circulation process. Don't worry - after a few minutes you will feel a pleasant warmth. Throughout the procedure, the described states may alternate - this is a normal reaction of the body.

The peeling duration ranges from 30 to 90 minutes - it depends on the skin type and existing problems.

What problems does technology solve?

The procedure is suitable for any skin type. Gas-liquid peeling can be used on the face, neck, décolleté, scalp and throughout the body. Such widespread use makes it a universal technique for solving various dermatological problems in the patient:

• signs of early aging and initial age-related skin changes;
• wrinkles of different depths;
• dyschromia;
• acne (beyond the stage of active inflammation) and post-acne;
• uneven skin texture;
• stretch marks and scars;
• comedones;
• bruises and swelling in the periorbital area;
• rosacea;
• dull complexion;
• skin dehydration;
• seborrhea, baldness;
• cellulite on problem areas of the body, etc.

When gas-liquid peeling should not be done

There are a number of contraindications for the procedure:

• presence of severe somatic diseases;
• oncology;
• neuritis of the facial nerve;
• intolerance to the components of the peeling cocktail;
• damage and infectious processes on the skin in the treatment area;
• acute respiratory diseases, herpes.

Hardware peeling is not recommended for use during the menstrual cycle, as this period is characterized by increased pain sensitivity.

Benefits of peeling

The main advantages of oxygen purification:

• prevents the spread of bacteria on the skin;
• has a calming effect on the dermis after aggressive exfoliation techniques, and is also characterized by an antibacterial effect;
• do not contribute to the appearance of peeling;
• activates the production of collagen fibers;
• there is no recovery period - if necessary, you can immediately perform other procedures, but only after agreement with the cosmetologist;
• characterized by a cumulative effect, so with each subsequent cleaning the changes will be more pronounced.

During oxygen peeling there is no need to use anesthesia - it is characterized by a mild effect and does not damage healthy skin.

Expert opinion

Ekaterina Dudikova

Dermatologist, cosmetologist

The positive effect is visible after just a few sessions. Maximum results can be achieved after a course of 6–10 procedures. Frequency: 1 time every 7–10 days.

Strength is in oxygen

Mitochondria and metabolic processes

Oxygen, the gas component of compressed air, plays a key role during the procedure. Tissue oxygenation, which occurs simultaneously with the effects listed above, increases the bioactivity of the administered drug, since under the influence of oxygen the actions of the administered substances are activated. It is a necessary condition for many enzymatic and non-enzymatic redox reactions and is involved in the synthesis of proteins, nucleic acids, and many metabolites. These reactions are associated with the main function of oxygen - participation in the production of ATP by mitochondria - a universal form of chemical energy. It is known that 90% of the energy generated in the human body is synthesized with the participation of oxygen, which serves as a kind of engine for the entire process of energy formation in the cell; with its deficiency, this complex system slows down. Moreover, as has been established in the course of biophysical studies, a lack of oxygen in the respiratory chain, as well as its excess, leads to the generation of a large number of reactive oxygen species, which can activate free radical oxidation. It should be noted here that the concentration of oxygen supplied to the skin cells with this method corresponds to the physiological norm, since it comes from the surrounding air. Thus, local delivery of a physiological dose of oxygen to cells in the deep layers of the skin enhances the dynamics of metabolism.

Who is peeling recommended for?

Oxygen exfoliation is recommended for the following problems:

• greasy shine;
• enlarged pores;
• decreased elasticity and excessive dryness of the skin;
• acne;
• facial wrinkles and shallow scars;
• freckles and age spots;
• photoaging of the skin.

Oxygen exfoliation is allowed for any type of dermis, however, those with sensitive skin may experience red spots, itching and slight swelling after cleansing. These side effects go away on their own within a few days.

Contraindications for using oxygen facial cleansing:

• bearing or feeding a child;
• cancerous tumors;
• exacerbation of skin diseases;
• presence of cuts or ulcers;
• active form of herpes.

If side effects occur, you should stop peeling and get examined by a doctor.

Opinion of cosmetologists

• Elena Apostolyuk, cosmetologist: “The advantage of this technique is that there is no need to give the patient injections or use specialized drugs that increase the risk of an allergic reaction and a list of contraindications. If the protocol is followed, acne, fine lines and wrinkles are eliminated, and redness or itching disappears almost immediately after the cleansing is completed.”
• Anastasia Zaslavskaya, dermatologist, cosmetologist: “Thanks to its gentle action, I confidently recommend that my clients do oxygen exfoliation at any time of the year, as opposed to more aggressive types of cleansing.”

Molecules of youth

The most impressive advantage of gas-liquid skin treatment is the painless transdermal delivery of any liquid drugs. Using this method, you can inject any liquid preparation into any area depending on the problem being solved, be it acne, rosacea, dryness, sagging skin, seborrheic dermatitis or diffuse hair thinning.

And for the introduction of peptides (both signaling and regulatory), the creation of which has become one of the latest achievements of biochemists, this method of transportation is the most effective. The combination of highly effective peptide drugs accompanied by oxygen provides synergy, which means higher efficiency of procedures.

Let's look at this using the example of introducing regulatory peptides. Their nanosize allows them to penetrate the nuclear membrane and influence DNA synthesis, which, on the one hand, increases the activity of telomerase, and, consequently, the number of cell divisions, and on the other, increases the cell viability for protein synthesis. To penetrate into the nucleus, peptides need to overcome three barriers: epidermal, transmembrane and nucleolemma. All this requires high activity of the drug, so the synergistic effect of the gas-liquid system provides the necessary additional impulse. As a result of this introduction, the peptide drug reaches almost 100% of the deep layers of the skin and cell oxygenation, leading to increased biochemical activity, creates conditions for further interaction between peptides and cells. This also applies to the transmembrane transport of peptides into the cell, through endocytosis, and for its penetration into its nucleus, the DNA molecule.

The patient is 49 years old. BEFORE and AFTER a course of seven procedures.

This synergy between the drug and the device allows us to hope for a high anti-aging result in the patient, where deep molecular changes will have a pronounced external effect. The most representative patient. 49 years old. Before the course of procedures, I had a thickened stratum corneum, oily, dehydrated skin, destruction of the lower third of the face, enlarged pores, facial wrinkles in the eye area, as well as fine wrinkles in the eye and mouth area.

To diagnose and observe changes in the deep layers of the skin during the research process, the ultrasound scanning method was used in the laboratory of the Main Military Clinical Hospital named after. Academician N.N. Burdenko. A total of three measurements were taken: before, in the middle of the course and after. The course consisted of seven procedures for introducing regulatory peptides. Immediately after the first procedure, the skin texture changed noticeably and tissue trophism improved. As a result of the course of procedures performed, the ultrasound diagnostics department of the above-mentioned hospital issued the following conclusion: “During the control dynamic observation, a persistent thickening of the dermis up to 2.9 mm was noted (past 04/07/2016 - 2.5 mm) on the cheeks. On the forehead and chin, there is also a thickening of the dermis to 2.9 mm (previous 2.5 mm) and 2.8 mm (previous 1.7 mm), respectively.”

Ultrasound data

Thus, the device for gas-liquid skin treatment has a wide range of action:

1. Administration of drugs
2. Peeling
3. Lymphatic drainage massage
4. Cryotherapy
5. Tissue oxygenation

But these effects are possible only when supersonic speed is created, and it occurs only if the technological conditions are met: a two-phase flow of air and water must come from a nozzle, the size of which does not exceed 0.1 mm, under a pressure of 6 bar. In case of even a slight deviation from these parameters, the administration of drugs will become impossible, since microdrops will not be created. Instead of peeling, you get a Charcot shower, when high pressure of water hits the tissues. For the face, such an effect can become overly aggressive and not physiological, and the water flowing from the patient will not add to the feeling of pleasure from the procedure. Therefore, an understanding of technology leads to the correct choice of equipment and, accordingly, to the best result.

Sources

1. Khavinson V.Kh. Peptide regulation of aging. St. Petersburg, Nauka, 2009
2. Khavinson V.Kh. Molecular mechanisms of peptide regulation of the genome. http//www.khavinson.ru
3. Gazitaeva Z.I., Cheong Y., Linkova N.S., Polyakova V.O., Drobintseva A.O. Molecular morphology of skin. St. Petersburg, 2015
4. Vinogradov L.D. Energy conversion in mitochondria. Soros Educational Journal, 1999, n.9
5. Skulachev V.P. Evolution, mitochondria and oxygen. Soros Educational Journal, 1999, n.9
6. Ashastin B.V. Possibilities of maintaining the mitochondrial apparatus during hypoxia with substrates of energy metabolism. Vestnik SUSU n.42

Patient reviews

• Victoria, 20 years old: “In Moscow, oxygen peeling is quite expensive, but it’s worth it. I did 3 procedures - it helped me get rid of acne, red spots and peeling. Other methods either aggravated the situation or did not produce a visible effect.”
• Yaroslava, 27 years old: “I did 4 oxygen cleansing sessions in the summer, a week before my vacation. As a result, at the resort I delighted those around me with my fresh face, without peeling or rashes. The peeling helped me even out my skin tone and my tan went on evenly. It’s an excellent cosmetic procedure, I will continue to do it if necessary.”
• Violetta, 27 years old: “Only 7 oxygen peeling procedures helped me forget about my double chin, acne and freckles. This amazing and completely painless technique has restored my confidence in my attractiveness.”

Oxygen facial peeling not only removes impurities, but also restores elasticity to the epidermis, evens out the texture and tone of the skin. It should be performed by a highly qualified cosmetologist, since using the device requires professional skills and experience, and self-cleaning can lead to negative consequences.

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