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The Latest Skin Care Craze - Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

06/13/2008

A few years ago we saw the advent of ‘oxygen bars.’ Customers out for an evening of recreation with their friends forego their cocktails or high-priced coffees and, instead, opt for a little extra oxygen. They get the same lift, but instead of endangering their health, they improve it. Oxygen is also the latest craze in skin care and, according to some experts, it makes you look younger without expensive surgery. Find out more about oxygen treatments and whether you should add them to your natural skin care routine.

The new oxygen treatment is called hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Used for decades to cure a number of medical ills, studies show that it detoxifies, enables rapid regeneration of cells, promotes a healthy immune system, and is powerful anti-aging therapy.

How is HBOT delivered? Most treatment centers start with an application of a serum containing hyaluronic acid and antioxidants. You are then placed in what is essentially an oxygen chamber - very similar to those used in a medical setting – that emits therapeutic-grade hyperbaric pressurized oxygen. The treatment lasts about an hour and proponents, who reportedly include Madonna and Eva Longoria, claim that the skin feels more hydrated and fine lines and wrinkles are reduced even after one treatment, although several are recommended.

Six treatments cost $1200 to $1500 - more expensive than a simple lunch-time peel or the top of line the anti-aging skin care products, but far less than a face-lift or even botox. Best of all, it’s safe, non-toxic and even promotes better overall health.

The real advantage of HBOT is that it’s natural. Many skin problems are actually caused by the chemical skin care products we generally use. Skin care treatment without chemicals really helps the skin heal instead of just covering up, or peeling off, the problems with more chemicals.

If you’re not yet ready for HBOT, or it’s not in your budget, you should at the very least use natural skin care products. A good place start is with a shielding lotion. A good shielding lotion bonds with the outer layer of the skin to keep chemicals out and keep natural moisture in. The body is capable of healing most skin conditions, but not if it’s dry, and not if it’s continually assaulted with chemicals in the environment and in skin products.

Check out HBOT to see if it’s right for you and, in the meantime, give shielding lotion a try if you’re looking for a non-toxic, non-invasive skin care treatment that can make a big difference in a short time.

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