Bioelements Oxygen Cocktail and Oxygenation

Did you know, back in prehistoric times, the atmosphere contained oxygen levels of 35%, but over the years the rise in pollution has dramatically decreased this number and today it’s down to just 21% and even lower in some major cities?! The drop in oxygen levels is due to the rising levels of pollution. When it comes to your skin, oxygen is vital for a radiant, younger, and less-lined complexion. In fact, your skin needs more than just the oxygen you breathe, it requires the use of oxygen-rich products to keep it functioning properly and looking its best.

Bioelements Oxygen Cocktail and Oxygenation can help your skin stop suffocating your skin and let it breathe with. They are two high performing, specialists-designed products to enhance your skin’s protective barrier and “push” essential oxygen into surface layers.

Oxygen Cocktail ($39.00 for 1oz) is a barrier-enhancing serum of moisture-binding hyaluronic acid blended with an oxygen-boosting Tissue Respiratory Factor. A few drops of this serum applied to a freshly washed face will boost its ability to fight visible aging and promote a smoother, less-lined appearance. It is great for skin showing premature wrinkles, a sallow skin tone, chronic dryness, poor elasticity, dehydration, surface wrinkles or a sluggish appearance.

After applying the Oxygen Cocktail, keep pumping that oxygen into your skin by following it up with Bioelements Oxygenation ($50.00 for 1oz). This is an oxygen-rich creme containing stabilized hydrogen peroxide in a high-performance base reinforced with antioxidant vitamins and green tea. A small amount (no more than a pea) applied to your entire face will infuse your skin with oxygen as it “pushes” protective ingredients deep into surface layers to fight off environmental pollutants and reduce dullness. And the great thing about Oxygenation is that it is also an intensifier which speeds up the results you get from your other skincare products, helping them perform better.

I really liked both products when I tried them, but I think they would work even better on someone with more normal-to-dry skin, versus my normal-to-oily complexion. They did feel very soothing, but I felt I could only apply them at night, or else my skin might get greasy very quickly. My (thankfully) young skin doesn't need this kind of anti-aging treatment yet... I might pass it on to someone who does. It is Mother's Day soon...

Both products are available at spas nationwide and online at Spalook.com or Dermstore.com.

Breath Lovely!

Bioelements Equalizer

While I've heard that toners aren't necessary, they can add a welcome step to your skincare routine if they are in spray form. A quick spritz after you cleanse but before you moisturize can make your thirsty skin feel refreshed and lightly hydrated.

A favorite in the glamorous world of TV sets is Bioelements Equalizer. Not only is Bioelements used on the sets of Ugly Betty, Brothers & Sisters, and Dancing with the Stars, the makeup department of the new comedy Kath & Kim also relies on the skin care line (pictured right). So if you think the ladies--and men, skincare is for everyone!--have great skin on these shows, then check this stuff out!

Bioelements Equalizer is a great way to hydrate and balance your skin, prepping it for a moisturizer. The spray contains essential oils like chamomile, rose, and geranium, and ylang ylang oil, all of which are pleasantly calming and soothing for any skin type. I enjoy how fresh it makes my skin feel. You can spray on and then wipe it off with a cotton pad, but I just leave it on and continue my routine of serum and moisturizer right over it. If you have given up on traditional toners and tonics in the past, this one might bring you back into the fold.

Tone Lovely!

Treat Your Skin With Bioelements Vitalization

For some reason, even though its almost summer and actually quite warm in San Francisco these days, my skin is still really dry. If I don't shave for a few days (out of pure laziness) and don't moisturize my legs get all itchy and dry. Well thank goodness the considerate people at Bioelements Professional Skin Care sent me their new body cream called Vitalization. It banished my dryness in one application!

I like this creme because it has all natural ingredients like shea butter, red tea, botanical oils (apricot kernel, olive, rice bran, grape, black current, sunflower seed oil, bergamot, cardamon, and clove!! That a lot of botanicals!), and beta carotene, which converts to vitamin A to help smooth skin. It smells good, lightly herbal yet not obtrusive. It smoothed away any rough spots and lasted all day long without being slimy.

Try it out for yourself. Bioelements is available at their spa nationwide or at SpaLook.com or DermaStore.com

Creme Lovely!