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Oxygen Facials

by Amy Lawrenson

Made popular by the likes of Madonna and best pal Gwyneth Paltrow, oxygen facials continue to top A-listers’ red carpet-ready to-do lists. Why? Because high pressure blasts of oxygen feed vitamin, mineral and collagen enriched serum into the skin leaving the complexion plump and glowing. ELLEuk.com tests four of the best to find out if oxygen facials live up to the hype.

Oxygen Facials

Oxygen and Collagen Facial

by The Sanctuary

Price: £92.98

Stockist: The Sanctuary

The treatment started with a cleanse and exfoliation using products selected especially for my skin type (dry and dull as it happened). That was followed by an extended facial massage using oxygen-infused serum – again, selected from a range of problem-solving formulations. However, the oxygen is meant to stimulate the skin’s own collagen production but I didn’t have that plumped A-List look I was after, but my skin did feel much softer and felt more hydrated. The treatment included an indulgent head, shoulder and arm massage, too.

Verdict: Great for an indulgent treat that helps hydrate your skin, too.

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The Triple Oxygen Treatment

by Bliss

Price: £145.00

Stockist: Bliss London

The Triple Oxygen facial is Bliss’ most famous and revered treatment, attracting Knightsbridge’s well-heeled locals as well as celebrity fans. It’s designed to revive a tired complexion and with that being the most accurate way to describe my skin of late, I was more than happy to be signed up. The treatment started with intensive cleansing and a fruit acid wash, followed by an oxygen mask to help push oxygen in to my skin cells. As we get older, less oxygen reaches our skin, which is one thing that makes it look older, apparently. Next for me came ten-minutes of extractions as my skin was congested. Not exactly relaxing but the milk mask applied afterwards was soothing. Finally, vitamin-enriched oxygen was sprayed all over my skin in short, sharp blasts to help push the nutritents right down in to the dermis. Afterwards, my skin felt clean and plump, though it did take a few hours to calm down.

Verdict: An intensive facial that revives sallow skin.

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Oxygen Plasma & Ultra-Sound Facial

by Ling

Price: £120

Stockist: Beauty Works West

Apparently this facial is the one Madonna swears by so I couldn’t wait to try it out for myself. And it didn’t disappoint. In fact, from the steam cleansing and extraction (which I normally dread) to the massage and oxygen infused ultra sound (the sound waves aid the oxygen absorption), this facial was pure bliss from start to finish. But although I’ll be booking in for more, I do prefer traditional oxygen facials where the oxygen is pumped into my face, as you tend to see the results faster.

Verdict: This facial is a good choice for a real pampering session, it is also ideal as part of a course to re-condition the skin.

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Deluxe Facial

by Crystal Clear

Price: £65

Stockist: Crystal Clear (08705 934 934)

My skin was quite congested, so my facialist suggested I have microdermabrasion followed by a steam and extractions to allow the oxygen part of the facial to work better. Very thorough! The microdermabrasion wasn’t overly abrasive like some I’ve had and for such a technical facial, it was extremely relaxing. The oxygen bit involved a thick mineral- and nutrient-rich serum being slathered onto my skin and blasted into the pores using bursts of oxygen. My skin was baby soft and dewy for days after.
We tested the facial at Emporium on York Street, London (020 7723 6650).

Verdict: A great value facial, and the first choice for anyone with clogged pores or blemished skin.

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