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themightymitochondria


Themitochondria requires a high level of three vital components tomaximise the production ofATP; essential fatty acids (EFAs), an energy source such as Microcurrent and oxygen asmitochondria- basedATP production is an aerobic process. In short, themore pure oxygen that your body can intake andmake available to the mitochondria, the better andmore effective it can function.


The result ismore cellular energy that fuels every part of the human body.This is the very reason why consistent aerobic activity is the single best thing that you can do for your body.Although a physical workout can be trying, the result of a substantial increase of oxygen is the upreglulation ofATP, which in turns gives you a huge boost of ‘energy’, a clearer thought pattern, fastermetabolism, a stronger body, and an overall feeling of wellness.


oxygen&ATP


The skin, being the single largest organ of the human body, requires the largest amount ofATP to thrive, repair and regenerate. Therefore, enhancing cellular respiration of the skin to allowmore oxygen to be available to themitochondria is key.


There are select cutting-edge topical ingredients on themarket today that do just that. One of which isVitacell (LS8430Yeast Extract – Sacchromyces Cerevisiae, INCI name) that has been shown to establish a 57%increase in cellular respiration, which in turn produced a 65%increase in newATP production as a direct response.This is currently themost profound new ingredient in the skin caremarketplace, and one that every skin therapist should be using in their agemanagement arsenal.


air&oxygen


When discussing cellular respiration, we first must consider what we have to work with in the ambient air.Most would assume that what we breathe in is oxygen. In reality the ambient air around us is only 20%oxygen, and the bulk of the balance is nitrogen.This in itself has a profound impact on the level of purified oxygen available to the mitochondria, which in turn has a profound impact on the level ofATP cellular energy that we are able tomanufacture. Remember, ATP is responsible for all functions of life including repair, regeneration, collagen production, elastin production, blood circulation and glycosaminoglycan production.All processes that are very relevant to healthy and younger looking skin.


purified oxygen


New technology that has entered the age managementmarket referred to as oxygen infusion uses a new patented segregation filtration technology known as zeolite molecular sieves. Zeolite is amineral that maintains a natural property to trap and filter nitrogen, leaving a purity level of oxygen that can be as high as 94%– nearly five times the purity level of the ambient air that we breathe. Because of this enormous upregulation of purified oxygen available to themitochondria, theATP production literally goes crazy.This initiates long term improvements of the skin via an increase and collagen and elastin synthesis, as well as the immediate improvement of the skin that can been seen in the texture, color, and a refinement of pores.


It is because of these near instant changes in the skin that hasmade oxygen infusion services amust in Hollywood before filming or photographs. It is also what has propelled this technology to the dreamteamof natural agemanagement science along with Microcurrent, LED andWet Dry Microdermabrasion.


oxygen skin care services


Oxygen infusion is usually applied to the skin in three different ways: wand, dome and jet.The wand is themost traditionalmethod and is generally combined with a product. The wand itself is essentially a traditional airbrush with a reservoir that holds key products that can bemicronised and applied to the skin for deeper penetration.The wand is pressurised and utilises 94%pure oxygen to quickly upregulate cellular respiration, and allows for product to be applied to the skin without the use of the hands.The sensation is very cool and soothing,making it a perfect application immediately after any service thatmay cause irritation, redness, or inflammation.


The jet application ismuchmore exclusive, and available only froma fewmanufacturers. The application tool is a probe-like jet that uses pulsating purified oxygen pressurised at 3BAR.The intensity of this pulsation allows for temporary intracellular spaces to form, encouraging deeper penetration of key ingredients. Jet applications can be used on the entire face and neck, however aremore commonly used for focus work that entail


specific products and specific objectives such as expression ageing, crows feet, nasal labials, etc. It is common during application to use a single jet in one hand, with specialty product in the other,maintaining complete control whilemaintaining focus of your objectives.


The dome application utilises a clear transparent dome that essentially allows for a localised hyperbaric facial service.Typically the skin therapist will first apply key products combined with a pre saturated focusedmask, and the dome over the top for 10-12minutes.


layering oxygen


Oxygen infusion is a complete stand alone service in that the results are efficacious and substantial.At the same time, oxygen services can be strategically layered with other technology that share the same affection and dedication to themitochondria. BothMicrocurrent and LED have impressive efficacy studies regarding the ability for the mitochondria to use both outside sources of friendly energy to energise and enhance its ability to greatly upregulate the production of cellular energy.This, coupled with a high level of purified oxygen,make for the ultimateATP cocktail!


The use of wet dryMicrodermabrasion is also a strategic technology to layer with oxygen. Its forte is its ability to completely prepare the pallet for creative skin work by removing asmuch of the stratumcorneumas possible, which in turn allows for better and more comprehensive product penetration and cellular respiration.


As a culture and as a species we are terrified of the inevitable effects of ageing.More often than not, we become deer in the headlights of life and often do nothing to mitigate the ageing process. One thing that is certain is that time onlymoves in one direction.With this inmind, embrace the ageing process and proactivelymanage it.


Work with products, technology, and manufacturers who have done the research, and base what they bring tomarket on factual science and clinical evidence. Look for a teamof ingredients and technology that champion themitochondria, enhance cellular energy, and allow every one of your clients to realise their true, youthful potential.


David Suzuki is President of Bio-Therapeutic Inc., and has been an active licensed member of the aesthetic industry for over 20 years. For more information telephone 029 20 231 228 quoting Guild News or visit www.bio-therapeutic.co.uk


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