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Oxygen Sources Not sure where to begin? To help you breathe easier, here's a starter list of companies that provide esthetics oxygen machines and/or topical products. "Low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid was invented in the medical community as a way to help deliver medications topically," says Burke. "It's a very small material with a natural ability to move quickly; it's small enough to be absorbed and it carries other ingredients with it." The evolution of oxygen machines has also allowed for deeper penetration of oxygen and active ingredients such as vitamins, amino acids and enzymes. "We're at a stage where machines not only put out oxygen that's more pure, but also at a higher pressure, which can be varied through use of a dial," says Ravi Reddy, director of business development for Rejuvenaire. "The more oxygen pressure that's used, the further the oxygen and serums can go underneath the skin." SPECIAL DELIVERY Topical oxygen products are designed to be used without a machine, and deliver their effects in a number of ways. "Our IntraFUSIONS brand of O2 Concentrate is a serum that utilizes the same liposomal-type oxygen carrying molecule historically used in clinical formulations to enhance the process of dermal remodeling in cases of burn and wound healing," explains Dermal Esthetics' Solomon. "This unique and patented oxygen ECHO2Plus, echo2plus.com, 800.592.3246 G.M. Collin, gmcollin.com, 800.341.1531 Intraceuticals, intraceuticals.com, 562.434.9000 IntraFUSION (Dermal Esthetics), intrafusion.com, 866.861.7676 OxyAire, oxyaire.com, 213.688.7812 Oxygen Pur, oxygenpur.com, 866.241.7811 Pevonia International, pevoniapro.com, 800.738.6642 Phytomer, phytomerusa.com, 800.227.8051 Rejuvenair, rejuvenair.com, 877.441.7167 carrier delivers infusion of highly concentrated and stabilized oxygen to the dermal layer." But what ingredients are delivered in such topicals? Hydrogen peroxide is often a player. "Hydrogen peroxide provides temporary lightening and a mild antibacterial effect," says Tino Lerma, global corporate trainer and medical esthetic educator for Pevonia International. According to Lerma, oxygenating creams containing hydrogen peroxide stimulate ATP (adenosine triphosphate, a coenzyme that transports chemical energy within cells to aid metabolism), allowing for a healthier cell membrane and promoting better cell oxygenation. Joy MIST the gift that keeps giving Add a little extra joy throughout the holiday season. Joy Mist is specially formulated with endorphin-boosting natural botanicals to boost your mood, calm feelings of stress and give your skin a hydrated glow. tecniche.com 303 639 1101 dayspamagazine.com/freeinfo • Use FreeInfo #28 dayspamagazine.com | DECEMBER 2013 63