An oxygen facial is a treatment usually done by a cosmetician in a spa. It’s considered a “nonmedical” process since nothing is inserted into the body with a syringe and no chemicals are used.

The Procedure

The body needs oxygen to stay alive, which is why we breathe. The theory behind oxygen facials — which isn’t medically proven — is that skin cells that are fully oxygenated via an oxygen facial will look fresh and healthy.

During the treatment, an aesthetician will first clean and rejuvenate your face. Every spa has its own process of administering an oxygen facial, but usually, a handheld machine is used to deliver a stream of high-pressurized oxygen to the skin’s surface.

Serums, usually containing hyaluronic acid which is known to plump the skin, are also spread to the face with the wand or after the oxygen area of the facial.

Length Of Process

The length of oxygen facials depends on the salon, but you can expect the procedure to take at least 30 minutes to an hour. A few salons however offer about 60-75 minutes.

Recovery Time

Different from other invasive procedures, there’s no downtime or healing after an oxygen facial. You can even put on makeup directly after if you desire.

Anecdotally, many people report that their skin looks fresher and more glowy after the treatment, and before-and-after pictures support this. However, there’s little scientific research behind these statements.

Proven Benefits

• radiance. Some think the basic advantage of oxygen facials is that they let the pores more easily absorb hyaluronic acid and other powerhouse products from serums. Depending on what serums are applied, the advantages may differ.
• Hydrated skin. Oxygen helps stick the serums into the skin. You can think of the oxygen machine as a little hose that delivers ingredients. Your skin will likely appear and feel hydrated, mainly if hyaluronic acid is an aspect.
• More even skin tone. Oxygen facials may deliver a large number of vitamins or botanical ingredients to your skin, which can result in bright, glowing skin.
• Reduction in fine lines. Oxygen facials are said to help improve blood circulation to the face, which can help skin look bright and plump.
• Calming of acne. Oxygen is known to speed up wound curing and may also kill particular bacteria. This is why places with low levels of oxygen, such as airplanes, can cause skin issues. For these reasons, oxygen facials may help calm acne bacteria, which causes certain types of acne.

There are other treatments that offer similar results to oxygen facials. These include:

• Microdermabrasion: a generally safe rejuvenation treatment that can help look of sun damage, wrinkles, fine lines, acne scarring, and more
• Hydra facial: a three-step treatment that removes impurities in pores through a “vacuum-like” process that starts with a cleanse and peel, then extraction and hydration, then fuse and protect.

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