Oily skin is challenging- younger people with oily skin tend to suffer from frequent breakouts and acne.  However, the good news is that oily skin ages better than normal skin!  Since the skin is more lubricated, wrinkles and fine-lines develop later in life.  

In general, to slow down the aging of oily skin, it is highly recommended to exfoliate the skin on a regular basis, make sure it is hydrated and protect it from sun damage.

The NowMi anti-aging oxygen facial treatment for oily skin is an ideal maintenance treatment.  It enables you to perform a spa-quality exfoliation treatment in the comfort of your own home, deeply hydrate your skin with hyaluronic acid and protect your skin from UV rays.

Anti-aging tips for oily skin:

1. Exfoliation: Exfoliation helps to slow down the aging process. It removes dead skin cells from the outermost layer of the facial skin.  The dead cells can deepen wrinkles and accentuate their appearance.  Most importantly, the exfoliation stimulates the skin to repair itself, increases the cell’s turnover rate, improves lymph flow and strengthens nerve function. 
   
   Skin exfoliation is recommended for all mature facial skin, regardless of skin type, and is especially recommended for individuals with oily skin.
   
2. Hydration: Oily skin needs to be hydrated. Hydration is important for anti-aging since it keeps the skin’s protective barrier balanced and its pH level stable. Since oily skin is frequently cleansed, one of the dangers is that the cleansing dehydrates it.  Dehydration is problematic since it can stimulate the body to produce even more oil and also cause premature facial skin aging.
   
3. Protection: One of the main causes of premature facial skin aging is overexposure to the sun’s UV rays. In fact, experts say that 90% of skin damage is caused by the sun!  
   
   People with oily skin need to be especially careful.  While tanning seems to dry out the skin, in actual fact it stimulates the sebaceous glands to produce even more sebum in order to protect the skin.  It is therefore recommended to wear sunscreen on a daily basis.

The NowMi anti-aging oxygen facial treatment for oily skin

The NowMi is a home-based treatment that delivers spa-quality results.  It uses the same scientifically-backed technology as OxyGeneo treatments- professional spa facial oxygenation treatments introduced in 2013, and has been clinically proven to deliver effective skin rejuvenation.

The NowMi treatment performs 4 skincare actions- exfoliation, nourishment, oxygenation and protection.   Used on a regular basis, the NowMi treatment helps balance oily skin and prevents premature skin aging.

1. Exfoliation: As mentioned above, exfoliation is a highly recommended anti-aging treatment for oily skin.  In the NowMi treatment the exfoliation is carried out using the NowMi vitamin C effervescent tablet.  The tablet has a slightly coarse texture.  It is mixed with the NowMi gel and massaged into the skin.  During the massaging action, the tablet removes the outermost layer of the skin including dead skin cells, oil and dirt.
   
   
2. Nourishment: During the NowMi treatment, the skin is infused with vitamin C, vitamin E and Hyaluronic acid.  Vitamin C revitalizes it and stimulates it to create new collagen.  Vitamin E helps in wound healing and prevents the skin from drying out.
   
   Hyaluronic acid, also known as hyaluronan, is a substance naturally produced by the body. Its primary function is to retain water and it is capable of holding 1,000 times its weight in water!  Hyaluronic acid plays a major role in keeping tissues moist and well lubricated and as a result prevents oily skin from drying out.
   
3. Oxygenation: One of the main advantages of the NowMi treatment is that it oxygenates itself from within.  What this means is that the treatment stimulates the body to send oxygen-rich blood cells to the treatment area.  Because of this natural oxygenation process,  the active ingredients are optimally absorbed by the skin cells.
   
4. Protection:  During treatment the skin is infused with vitamins C and E which are powerful antioxidants that protect the skin from free radicals.  Free radicals damage the skin’s DNA and cause premature aging. The vitamins neutralize the free radicals and limit their harmful effects.  By carrying out the NowMi treatment on a regular basis you can replenish your skin’s supply of vitamin C and E and significantly reduce damage caused to the skin by UV rays and other extrinsic factors.

Summary

The NowMi anti-aging oxygen facial treatment for oily skin is an excellent treatment that helps oily skin look its best.  It keeps the skin clean, nourished, hydrated and protected.  Best of all, treatment takes only 5 minutes a day and you can carry it out anytime, anywhere!

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Today, more than ever before, people can dramatically slow down the signs of aging.  There are so many options out there- from very invasive treatments such as facelifts to non-invasive creams and serums. 

One of the most important keys to success is maintenance – adopting a skincare routine that keeps your skin clean and nourished.  And this is where the NowMi anti-aging facial treatment at home comes in. The NowMi treatment performs two actions- daily skin cleansing and a weekly spa facial.  By using it on a regular basis you can help your skin produce new collagen.  The collagen keeps the skin firm and limits the appearance of wrinkles.  The NowMi treatment also helps reduce unwanted pigmentation and prevents the formation of sun/age spots.  With the NowMi device, you can enjoy firmer, plumper, and younger-looking skin.  Best of all, the treatment takes only 5 minutes a day and you can perform it in the comfort of your home.  

How does the NowMi anti-aging facial treatment at home work?

The NowMi treatment is unique since it enables you to enjoy a spa quality treatment at home.  The NowMi scientists developed a treatment that is as powerful and effective as a professional treatment but adapted to a home use device. 

The NowMi Weekly Facial

The NowMi weekly facial performs 4 skin actions:

• Exfoliation:  Just like a professional spa, the skin is exfoliated.  The exfoliation removes all dead skin, makeup and dirt and leaves the pores clean and open.
  
  The exfoliation is performed using the NowMi vitamin C effervescent tablet.  When it is combined with the NowMi gel, it easily glides over the skin.  The surface of the effervescent tablet is slightly coarse and when it is massaged into the skin it performs the exfoliation. 
  
  Throughout the treatment, sonic energy is used to further enhance the results.  The NowMi device emits 6,000 sonic pulsations per minute.  Because of the sonic energy, the exfoliation is very effective, yet gentle on the skin.  Furthermore, research has shown that sonic cleansing is up to 6 times more efficient than hand washing alone.  
  
  
• Nourishment:  In a spa anti-aging facial, a smetician infuses active ingredients into the skin to slow down the signs of aging.  And just like in a spa treatment, the NowMi infuses vitamin C, E and Hyaluronic acid into the skin.  These ingredients have been scientifically proven to rejuvenate the skin and help it repair itself.

1. Vitamin C: Vitamin C works wonders when it comes to the skin.  First, it plays an important role in the formation of collagen. Collagen is a protein that provides the skin with its strength and firmness.   As we age, the level of collagen in our skin dramatically reduces and as a result, the skin sags and wrinkles appear.  When you infuse vitamin C into the skin, it can more easily produce new collagen.  The collagen is used not only to firm the skin but also to repair it.
   
   Second, vitamin C curbs the production of melanin.  Melanin is the pigment that gives our skin its color.  As we age, sun/age spots appear.  These form because the skin produces too much melanin.  Vitamin C helps the skin to regulate the production of melanin and clear away blemishes caused by the overproduction of melanin.  This leaves the skin looking fresher, clearer and younger!
   
   Vitamin C also has anti-inflammatory properties which help to reduce age-related inflammatory skin conditions such as Rosacea and promote wound healing.  In addition to all this, vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from photodamage and other extrinsic aliments (discussed in the section about protection).
   
   
2. Vitamin E: Vitamin E is an essential nutrient that supports the immune system and the proper functioning of the cells.  Research has shown that it plays a vital role in skin healing, especially when it comes to scars and burns.  Vitamin E is also a natural anti-inflammatory which enables it to soothe and calm the skin. Furthermore, it hydrates the skin and prevents it from drying out.  Like vitamin C, vitamin E is an anti-oxidant (the benefits of which will be discussed in the protection section).
   
   
3. Hyaluronic acid: Hyaluronic acid, also known as hyaluronan, is a substance naturally produced by the body. Its primary function is to retain water and it is capable of holding 1,000 times its weight in water!  Hyaluronic acid plays a major role in keeping tissues moist and well lubricated and as a result, the skin looks and feels more supple.

• Oxygenation: Many professional spas offer ‘oxygen facials’ that infuse oxygen into the skin.  Oxygen has been shown to revitalize facial skin cells, increase collagen production and increase cell turnover.  
  The NowMi treatment takes a different approach to skin oxygenation.  Rather than infusing oxygen externally, the NowMi treatment stimulates the skin to ‘oxygenate itself from within’.  It does this based on the scientific principle called the Bohr effect. 
  
  The Bohr effect states that if the skin is bombarded with high levels of carbon dioxide, the body sends oxygen-rich cells to the areas. Therefore, during the NowMi treatment, when the vitamin C effervescent tablet comes into contact with the NowMi gel, a chemical reaction occurs.  The reaction produces millions of minute carbon dioxide microbubbles.  The body then responds and naturally oxygenates the area. 
  
  As a result of the oxygenation, the cells best absorb the active ingredients and their effect is maximized.
  
  
• Protection:  One of the main causes of premature skin aging is overexposure to the sun’s UV rays. In fact, experts say that 90% of skin damage is caused by the sun!  The NowMi treatment enables you to minimize this damage and protect your skin. 
  
  As mentioned above, during the NowMi treatment the skin is infused with vitamin C and E.  These vitamins are powerful antioxidants that limit the damage caused by free radicals.  Free radicals are unstable molecules that harm and often destroy skin cells.  Vitamin C and E are capable of neutralizing them and thus limit their harmful effects.
  
  Free radicals are also produced by other extrinsic factors such as smoke and pollution. In a similar manner, the vitamins protect your skin from damage caused by these factors.

The NowMi daily treatment

The NowMi device has a surface with silicone micro-fingers.  During treatment, the NowMi cleansing gel is placed onto this surface and gently massaged into the skin.  The sonic energy enhances the cleansing action and ensures that the facial cleansing gel penetrates and cleans all of the pores. 

The NowMi cleansing gel not only cleanses the skin, it also infuses it with nourishing vitamins and minerals.  Specifically, the gel is enriched with vitamins E, B3, B4 and Dead Sea minerals.

By using the NowMi Pro device to cleanse your face every day, you can ensure that you remove all dirt, makeup and pollution that clogs up your pores. Once your pores are clean and can breathe more easily, your skin will automatically look and feel great. 

Summary:

Anti-aging facial treatments at home are a great way to slow down the signs of aging and help your skin look its very best.  The NowMi treatment is a home-based treatment that delivers spa-like results!  Used regularly, it helps you to keep our skin clean and nourished, and protected from damaging UV rays. 

Treatment takes only 5 minutes and costs a fraction of the price of its spa equivalent.  Try it and discover the difference for yourself.

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Oxygen facial treatments are a fantastic way to slow down aging and reinvigorate the skin. Until recently, oxygen facial treatments were limited to professional spas, but with the NowMi treatment, you can enjoy all the benefits of a spa-quality treatment from home!

How does the NowMi device for oxygen facial treatment at home work?

Oxygenation:

The scientists that developed the NowMi device were faced with a challenge- to create an oxygen facial treatment that was as powerful and effective as a professional spa treatment.  Spas use an aesthetic device that emits pressurized oxygen which is then applied onto the facial skin using a small spray gun.

The NowMi uses a completely different mechanism to oxygenate the skin. It uses the same facial skin oxygenation mechanism used in OxyGeneo professional spa treatments. The OxyGeneo treatments were first introduced in 2013 and have been scientifically and clinically proven to revitalize the skin.

The way it works is that instead of oxygenating the facial skin externally, the NowMi treatment triggers the body to oxygenate itself from within!  The mechanism is based on a scientific principle called the Bohr effect which states that if the skin has an excess amount of carbon dioxide, it sends oxygen-rich blood cells to the area to counter the effect. During the NowMi treatment, the vitamin C effervescent tablet is combined within the NowMi gel and massaged into the skin.  When these two ingredients are mixed, a chemical reaction occurs which produces millions of minute carbon dioxide bubbles.  The body immediately responds and bombards the treatment area with oxygen.

The oxygenation effect does wonders for the skin.  Oxygen has been shown to:

• Revitalize facial skin cells: All cells need oxygen to function. Unfortunately, facial skin cells, especially in mature skin, do not get enough oxygen. The reason is that the capillaries often get clogged and the transfer of oxygen decreases.  This results in paler and more fragile skin.  Once the cells receive the amount of oxygen they need (and even more) their functionality increases, and the skin regains a more youthful complexion.
  
• Increased collagen production: Collagen is a protein that provides the skin with its structural strength. When we are young, our body produces high quantities of collagen, but as we age, it produces less and less.  As a result of the decline, the skin begins to sag, and wrinkles form.  The oxygen stimulates the body to create new collagen which helps the skin to repair itself and which slows down the signs of aging.
  
• Faster cell turnover: Skin cells have a limited lifetime. Once they die, they are replaced with new cells. Oxygen plays a critical role in cell regeneration. It increases the rate at which new cells grow and the cell turnover rate. The newer cells give the skin a fresher and more youthful appearance.
  

 Nourishment:

To achieve the best skin rejuvenation results, in parallel to the oxygen, spa treatments infuse active ingredients into the skin.  The exact formula is determined by the aesthetician based on the needs of each patient.   

NowMi’s scientists chose 3 active ingredients that have been clinically proven to revitalize and heal the skin- vitamin C, E and Hyaluronic acid.

• Vitamin C:  Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from free radicals.  Free radicals are unstable atoms that damage the skin’s cells.  They injure the cells and often cause cell death. Free radicals form as a result of overexposure to the sun’s UV rays and from pollutants, and are the number one cause of premature skin aging.  Vitamin C helps to neutralize the free radicals and thus protect the skin.  
  
  Vitamin C plays a critical role in the skin’s natural regeneration process.  It has been proven to be an integral part of collagen synthesis and thus helps the skin to repair itself. Furthermore, vitamin C inhibits the skin’s melanin production and therefore limits the formation of unwanted pigmentation (such as sun/age spots).  It also helps to clear away existing pigmentation and give the skin a more uniform texture.
  
  The main issue with vitamin C is that as we age, the levels of vitamin C in our skin decreases significantly.  Mature skin is said to have 70% less vitamin C than young skin! As a result, it is important to infuse the skin with vitamin C in order to slow down the signs of aging.
  
  A less known fact about vitamin C is that not all vitamin C serums/creams are effective. Vitamin C is highly sensitive and if it is exposed to air or light, its potency dramatically decreases, and its color changes from white to a yellow-brown. So if you see vitamin C serums or creams that have a yellowish tone, this means the vitamin C within them is no longer effective. The NowMi vitamin C however, is sealed until use.  The seal protects the vitamin from air and light and ensures the most potent and effective levels of vitamin C.

• Vitamin E: Vitamin E  is naturally found in the body.  Like vitamin C it is a potent antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals.  Furthermore, vitamin E has been proven to heal the skin, especially when it comes to scars and burns.  It is also a natural anti-inflammatory which enables it to soothe and calm the skin.  Vitamin E also hydrates the skin and prevents it from drying out.
  
• Hyaluronic acid: Hyaluronic acid, also known as hyaluronan, is a substance naturally produced by the body. Its primary function is to retain water and it is capable of holding 1,000 times its weight in water!  Hyaluronic acid plays a major role in keeping tissues moist and well lubricated and as a result, the skin looks and feels more supple.

Exfoliation: Facial skin exfoliation is an important part of any professional oxygenation treatment.  The exfoliation removes the outermost layer of the skin that includes dead skin cells, oil and dirt.  The NowMi treatment exfoliates the skin using a vitamin C effervescent tablet.  The tablet has a slightly coarse texture and when it is gilded over the skin it exfoliates it and deeply cleanses all of the pores. 

Protection:  The NowMi treatment infuses the skin with vitamins C and E.  As mentioned above, these are powerful antioxidants that protect the skin.  Therefore, the NowMi treatment helps you protect your skin against UV rays and other extrinsic factors such as pollution and smoke that damage it.

Advantage of the NowMi device for oxygen facial treatment at home

We live in a fast-paced world and most people do not have enough time in the day to fit everything in.  For many, going to a spa requires a lot of organization- scheduling in a few spare hours, travelling to and from the spa, and if they are parents, they might need to hire a babysitter.

Professional oxygen facial treatments are also costly.  A singular treatment ranges from $150-300 and usually with repeat maintenance treatments can cost between $2,500 to $5,000 a year.

The NowMi device enables you to enjoy a spa-quality vitamin C oxygen facial in the comfort of your own home.  The treatment takes only 5 minutes and you can fit it into your existing skincare routine.  Best of all, it costs a fraction of the price of its spa equivalent.

Conclusion

Oxygen facials are a great way to slow down the signs of aging and enjoy radiant and glowing skin. The treatment used to be only available in spas, but thanks to the NowMi treatment, you can now enjoy it in the comfort of your own home.  The treatment is fast, incredibly pleasant and leaves you skin looking younger and fresher.  Try it today!

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