Proper cleansing is the foundation of beautiful, healthy skin. It’s also the foundation for a great facial because of what it makes possible.

Yes, cleansing eliminates oil, congestion and debris, but it does more than just remove surface dirt – it helps to oxygenate and purify the skin at a deeper level. 

Put another way, a deep cleanse is important not because of what it removes, but because of what it allows into the skin. Removing dead skin cells, dirt, oil and other debris allows oxygen to reach deeper layers of the skin.

Cleansed skin also absorbs serums, moisturizers and treatments much more effectively.
Cleansed skin appears brighter and more even toned, because it is healthier. It’s also well prepared for other treatments that can improve the health of your skin further – it makes those treatments more effective.

So don’t skip this essential step!

The Role of Oxygen in Skin Health

As we noted above, cleansing your skin helps with oxygenation. But why does that matter?
Oxygen is necessary for cellular respiration – the process cells use to make energy. Put simply, it’s a key player in creating the fuel your cells need to perform all of their functions.  When deprived of oxygen, your skin can experience a number of problems, including:

That means oxygenation is absolutely critical to the health of your skin, and of course to looking your healthy best.

 

How Cleansing Improves Oxygenation

Now that we know why oxygenation is so important, here’s the cleansing-oxygen connection.

When the skin is congested (its pores are clogged by dead skin cells, oil, dirt, and bacteria), it cannot get the oxygen it needs and the cells can become oxygen starved. Cleansing removes the barrier to oxygen, allowing your skin to thrive. Over time, consistent cleansing helps balance oil production, prevent premature aging and maintain a radiant, youthful complexion (Kaneko & Sakamoto, 2005).

Cleansing also prepares the skin for oxygenation specific treatments. For example, in multi-step facial treatments using our MediSpa, we begin with a pre-cleanse, cleansing, and then to oxygenation. Those previous treatments help the oxygen penetrate deeper into the skin (Diaz et al., 2017).

Lastly, cleansing removes any residue that can react with oxygen on the skin’s surface to form harmful byproducts. In this way, cleansing prompts healthier oxygen usage and prevents skin damage (Kaneko & Sakamoto, 2005).

Conclusion

Cleansing the skin regularly can have a powerful effect on the health of your skin, in no small part due to the fact that it allows the skin to receive a vital nutrient – oxygen. Never underestimate the power of great cleanse!

As an Aesthetic Practitioner, if you want to add other nourishing treatments onto your cleanse, you can use Medicreations devices to create a whole protocol that will enliven the skin. Schedule a consultation today to learn more about our medical aesthetic innovations.