The majority of organisms on Earth depend on a continuous supply of oxygen (O2) essential for maintaining vital functions. When the oxygen levels in the blood and tissues decrease, hypoxia occurs – a condition where the body experiences a deficit of oxygen, potentially leading to disruptions in oxidative phosphorylation processes in the mitochondria.
Consequently, this can result in an energy deficiency that does not meet the actual needs of the body’s cells, manifesting as energy hunger or energy deficit.
Oxygen Deficiency and Its Consequences
During acute hypoxia affecting the entire organism, disruptions in the central nervous system occur, potentially leading to critical outcomes, including a lethal outcome. On the other hand, in cases of prolonged tissue hypoxia, a long-term energy deficit ensues, accompanied by a range of adverse effects:
- Impaired synthesis of nucleic acids, lipids, and proteins, including fibrillar proteins like collagen and elastin.
- Reduction in the speed of metabolic processes, the transport of biologically active substances, and the nourishment of tissues.
- Disruption of the tricarboxylic acid cycle, resulting in a deterioration of cellular respiration.
- Development of acidosis, manifested by a shift in the skin’s acid-base balance towards increased acidity, and so forth.
The process of oxygen deprivation in tissues remains imperceptible to the eye, yet its progression can be likened to the gradual formation of a snowball: with each passing day, the negative effects of hypoxia intensify, becoming evident in external signs of energy deficiency.
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Signs of Oxygen Deficiency in Skin Tissues
- Appearance of a pale and tired complexion.
- Dark circles, pronounced under the eyes.
- Swelling, giving the face an unnatural puffiness, and protrusion of bags under the eyes.
- Deterioration of skin elasticity.
- Weakness, sagging, as well as uneven texture and color of the facial skin.
- Accelerated aging process of the skin.
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Methods for Eliminating Tissue Hypoxia
Oxygen therapy, also known as oxygen treatment, is an effective and versatile method for addressing hypoxia of various origins. The implementation of this method involves three main approaches: inhalation, injection administration, and transdermal saturation of tissues with purified oxygen.
Regular inhalations contribute to normalizing the oxygen level in the blood and alleviate the negative effects of energy deficiency. They are also used preventively to prevent hypoxia.
Intraperitoneal and subcutaneous oxygen injections are used in hospital settings, especially in cases of trophic ulcers, gangrene, disruptions in the nervous system’s functions, and other serious illnesses.
Transdermal introduction of oxygen is actively applied in the field of aesthetic cosmetology. This method involves non-invasive introduction of oxygen into the upper, middle, and deep layers of the skin using specialized equipment.
This equipment refers to devices for oxygen therapy with functionality capable of providing a comprehensive approach to addressing skin oxygen deprivation and overall energy deficiency in the body.
Capabilities of Oxygen Therapy Device
The capabilities of a modern oxygen therapy device encompass a wide range of functions, providing a comprehensive set of effective procedures to enhance the condition of the skin. Here are several key features:
- Gas-liquid peeling
Allows for gentle exfoliation, cleansing, and micro-massage of the skin, as well as saturation with purified oxygen and beneficial substances. - Oxymeso-therapy
Provides transdermal oxygen saturation with simultaneous introduction of biologically active substances from mesococtails. - Oxygen therapy
Includes classic procedures such as inhalation of moistened oxygen (inhalation) and transdermal oxygen delivery. - Oxygen peeling
Designed for exfoliating dead epidermal cells, cleansing the skin, eliminating tissue hypoxia, stimulating the skin, and activating its functions. - Oxygen infusion
Ensures saturation of deeper layers of the skin with purified oxygen and biologically active substances from fine-dispersed and large-dispersed preparations.
The choice of a specific technique depends on the individual characteristics of the client’s skin and the nature of their concerns.
However, the best results are typically achieved by combining various techniques within a single procedure or throughout the entire course of oxygen therapy.
Advantages of Oxygen Therapy
The vital importance of oxygen and its positive impact on the body is hard to overestimate. Oxygen therapy procedures effectively compensate for the deficit of oxygen associated with energy deficiencies. The application of this method reveals a number of significant advantages.
- Universality of the method.
- Non-invasiveness and painlessness of procedures.
- High efficiency of the procedures.
- High absorption rate of oxygen used in mesococtails and other beneficial substances – approximately 98% absorption.
- No need for a recovery period and rehabilitation.
- Rapid achievement of noticeable and tangible results with a prolonged effect.
- Minimal list of contraindications.
- Absence of side effects and complications.
Oxygen therapy procedures for the face are pleasant and relaxing activities that alleviate oxygen deprivation and provide comprehensive skin care: cleansing, moisturizing, nourishing, stimulation, etc. To carry out these procedures, it is recommended to choose professional certified equipment with appropriate technical characteristics and capabilities.
