Following a healthy diet, a regular exercise programme, using good skin products, and exercising self control of and emotions are just a few things that can lead to vibrant glowing skin. However, there is a final step (the cherry on top you may say) that will allow you to exhibit porcelain skin throughout the year. Want to know what that cherry is? It’s a clinical facial by a professional. Some of the benefits of regular facials include increased blood circulation, the exfoliation of dead skin cells, and the expulsion of toxins and stress. Clinical facials will also assist in counteracting the effects of ageing, and will allow for the safe extraction of black heads and clogged pores without the risk of causing skin damage.
What does a facial do for the skin?
Facials aren’t only there to provide your complexion with some much needed love after it’s battled the harsh conditions of sunny South Africa, but it also boasts a large range of benefits from its anti-ageing effects to its ability to rejuvenate skin. Not only this, but facials – specifically those that are clinical rather than cosmetic based – are able to drain the lymphatic system, remove wrinkles and stimulate collagen production. They are also shown to remove black heads, white heads and dead skin. By providing the skin with nutrition, the skin quality at both the epidermis and dermis layer is improved. Oxygen facials also provide fast and long lasting results. They are non-invasive, safe, painless and convenient.
Tell me more: What is an Oxygen Facial?
An oxygen facial is able to bring more hydration and healing to the skin by using a gel capsule and machine that creates an O2 rich environment on the surface of the skin. Unlike cosmetic facials, the clinical nature of this procedure ensures that both the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin are left feeling stimulated and boosted with nutrients. Some of the benefits include:
- It helps to exfoliate the external layer of the skin.
- It infuses revitalising nutrients into both the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin.
- The skin is oxygenated.
- Wrinkles are removed, skin is smoothed and the face appears to liven in appearance.
- The size of pores are shrunk, skin is rejuvenated and skin appears clearer than before.
How it works
An Oxygenation Facial usually begins with an assessment to identify the personal needs and requirements of your skin. It is important to keep in mind that everyone is different so every treatment should be tailor made to the client’s needs. The facial costs around R600 (please enquire as prices may increase) and is unique in its nature as the technology that we utilise at SOS Wellness is relatively new to South Africa.
The Oxygen Facial makes use of a gel capsule and a machine that creates bubbles on the skin as oxygen forms. It is also used to gently exfoliate the skin in a non-invasive way, stimulating blood circulation and healing without causing trauma or inflammation to the skin.
- The gel capsules and spray on oxygen are used to create an O2 rich environment upon the skin’s surface.
- The body reacts by sending blood that is rich in O2 to the area, thereby improving the capillary blood flow and improving the metabolism of the skin cells.
- The main goal of the process is to ensure that active ingredients and minerals are optimally absorbed by the skin.
Final Sprinkles on top
Upon completion of the oxygen facial, just when you think your skin has been pampered enough, we surprise you with a nourishing mask that heals damaged skin, nourishes and moisturises. This natural mask consists of Turmeric, Black Seed, Bentonite Clay and Coconut Oil. These ingredients are known for:
• Turmeric
It possesses antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that contribute to a natural glow. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory and is therefore useful in healing wounds and controlling the flares and symptoms associated with psoriasis. It’s also said that turmeric may assist with lichen planus, eczema, alopecia, and other skin issues.
• Black seed
Black seed contains antioxidants that reduce free radicals and cancer cells at a cellular level. It also helps to alleviate the appearance of scars and rashes, owing to its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial qualities.
• Bentonite clay
Green clay is formed from volcanic ash found in different parts of the world. It is a powerful absorbent packed with 68 essential trace minerals, including calcium, magnesium, silica, sodium, copper, iron and potassium. Green Clay is especially useful for acne, psoriases, eczema, infections, burns, bites, cuts and warts and has anti-inflammatory and anti-septic properties. Since it stimulates increased blood flow in the circulation, it brings nourishment and oxygenated blood to bruised, sprained and degenerative tissue.
• Coconut oil
Coconut oil is naturally moisturising and it exhibits anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. It is composed primarily of Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Lauric Acid and healthy fats, which all help to add to the soft, gentle texture of a well-cared for skin. Coconut oil is also renowned for its skin regenerating and anti-ageing properties.
So if your skin is in need of some tender love and care give us a call today to book your consultation with one of our qualified professionals. Trust us, your skin will thank you.
