Treatment focus: Bodicial number 1

Karin Herzog professional treatments have a reputation for achieving incredible results. This is one in a series of blog posts aimed at helping you find out which treatment would work best for you, and what results you can expect.

Bodicial Number 1: For acne, problematic & congested skin

True to our ethos of treating the face through the body, the Bodicial first treats, clears and stimulates the body’s natural lymphatic system.

This treatment incorporates a full body manual lymphatic drainage massage to help the body to naturally detoxify itself, which helps clear the bacteria from the face,  followed by our clinically proven oxygen therapy.

The fusion of the lymphatic massage and our world leading Pore Draw extraction facial, enables us to treat long-term problematic skin conditions and achieve unprecedented results. Breakouts are controlled and the skin begins a program of detoxification.

A series of treatments has the best effect, as results are cumulative: Clearing lymph of bacteria and skin of breakouts more and more with every visit on the path to clear and transformed skin.

For more on the Pore Draw facial click here

For more on the Smoothie facial click here

If you’d like to book a Pore Draw, or any of our other treatments, contact us for information on your local Karin Herzog salon.

Treatment focus: the Pore Draw

Want to know which Karin Herzog professional treatment is best suited to your skin and what results you can expect? Here’s the second in our series of posts on facial treatments:

The Pore Draw: manual extraction facial
For anyone suffering from spots (whether it’s just a few, or acne) the Pore Draw is the most effective and hygienic manual extraction facial. In laymans terms, this means the skin and spots are squeezed for you, in a hygenic and controlled manner.

Oxygen sterilises the therapist’s hands as well as the client’s skin. Blackheads, white heads and even Mila (those annoying tiny hard white lumps many people get around the eyes) can be extracted leaving the skin brighter, clearer fresher and visibly improved.

The Pore Draw is suitable for all types of skin,  even young and sensitive skin and really does provide a deep cleanse. Leaving the skin ultra clean, glowing and fresh.

Especially suitable for people with an urban lifestyle, to get the skin truly, deep down clean.

For clients with severe cases of acne, a series of treatments may be recommened, your therapist will recommend how many and advice you on at home skincare.

If you’d like to book a Pore Draw, or any of our other treatments, contact us for information on your local Karin Herzog salon.

Don’t just want to take our word for it? India Knight described the Pore Draw as ‘the best facial in the world’ in the Sunday Times and Blogger Dolly Mix Fits recently reviewed the Pore Draw and called it ‘the best facial I’ve ever had’, read more here.

For information on The Smoothie, click here.

Have you discovered Quench Oils yet?

We’re enormously proud of our range of Quench Oils, which are based on an ancient Polynesian beauty secret.

Women’s lifestyle website Bitch Buzz recently reviewed Quench, saying “Rub it in, bathe in it, wear on pulse points for a fabulous fragrance or inhale to lift the spirits. Just get some, it rocks.” Read more of the review here.

Quench contain Monoi De Tahiti, a purified concentrate coconut oil. The ritual of just producing the oil is so romantic and spiritual – which is in keeping with the Polynesian people. Hawaii has only 13 letters rather than our 26 and they use telepathy alongside language to convey expressions and meaning. They are a deeply spiritual race.

Monoi is produced by gathering the oil form Polynesian coconuts and adding a flower that is native and indigenous to the area, called the tiare flower (part of the gardenia family). The barrels of coconut and tiare are laid open to the elements where they believe the power from the moon intensifies the properties of the oil and adds to its benefits. Being deeply spiritual they believe that the Gods bless the oil whilst it lays open for a minimum of 3 months.
Oil from Polynesia branded Monoi De Tahiti carries an ‘Appellation Controlle’ like a fine wine, to protect its quality and authenticity. Its properties will soften, condition, sooth, hydrate, nurture and restore

Polynesians have long since used this oil as a true beauty aid for skin on face, body and hair and we all know how lustrous and beautifully conditioned and strong Polynesians hair is!

Quench does all that and has amazing natural aromas. No additives or preservatives but a real conditioning oil. Apply to the skin, giving extra attention to dry areas such as elbows, knees and feet. Use as an over-night conditioning treatment for hair, washing out in the morning.

There are five Quench oils available:

Fahrenheit
Warming, comforting, sensual and exotic, this oil combines cinnamon and orange along with pure Monoi to offer an intoxicating aroma, reminiscent of cosy winter evenings and log fires. Ideal for those who suffer from poor circulation and who feel frail and / or vulnerable and those of a nervous disposition. Representative of the Fire element in ancient Hawaiian scriptures.

Breeze
Light, subtle and uncomplicated. A blend of pure Monoi with grade A Gardenia extract to provide a fresh light fragrance, that sits lightly on and caresses the skin. Ideal for those who feel overwhelmed and run down and who need a lift of their spirits. Representative of the Air element in ancient Hawaiian scriptures.

Aqua
Mandarin, Lime, Rosemary and Basil combine with pure Monoi to create an oil that lingers lightly on the skin and is refreshing, awakening the senses, stimulating and energising. Ideal for those who feel lethargic, tired and stressed. This oil helps clarity of thought and expression and adds zing and zest throughout the day as it gently gives off citrus and herbal notes. Representative of the water element in ancient Hawaiian scriptures.

Rock:
Pure Monoi blended with exotic and indulgent earthy sandalwood, spicy ginger and the grounded notes of Eucalyptus and Pine. Woody, spicy, exotic and totally grounding. This oil is ideal for those who need to be more grounded and who have a tendency to dream and wander. Great for those who need to tackle things head on, and need to concentrate. Representative of the Earth element in ancient Hawaiian scriptures.

Chocolate Cherry
By huge demand, we searched high and low for a quality oil that offers the beneficial anti-ageing properties of pure cocoa, with the exotic and therapeutic properties of heady and evocative, sensual rich black cherries. Quench chocolate cherry oil releases feel good endorphins from the brain with every inhalation. Lift the spirits, the mood and clam. The oil that keeps on giving. Quality chocolate contains potent anti-ageing anti-oxidants as well as over 500 trace elements, to feed and condition the skin. Black cherries provide an additional cocktail of potent anti-oxidants and health giving compounds. This combination is powerful and rewarding. Ideal for dry and devitalised and even flaky skin. Also great for itchy scalp when used as a pre-wash hair conditioner.

To order Quench, visit our online shop.

Which is your favourite?

Sorting skin problems for darker complexions

We all aim for a smooth, clear and even toned complexion, but different skin tones have different sets of problems, here we look at how our oxygen skincare products can help darker skin tones.

Three of our products; Vita-A-Kombi 2, Vita-A-Kombi 3, and Karin Herzog Mild Scrub are particularly effective in addressing overactive sebum production, something which often concerns women with dark skin. It’s often the root cause that leads to a set of very stubborn skin problems including clogged and/or infected pores, skin discoloration and ingrown hairs.

Let’s start with overactive sebum production. Because darker skin tones are prone to increased sebaceous activity, Vita-A-Kombi 2, with 2% oxygen concentration, delivers nutrients directly to cells, optimizing skin function and restoring sebum production to a normal, healthy level.

When emergencies such as breakouts strike, Vita-A-Kombi 3, a 3% oxygen concentration, acts as a fast and effective acne zapper. Regular use of Karin Herzog Mild Scrub gently removes dry blockages from pores, allowing them to breathe normally and at the same time, create a route for the penetration of Vita-A-Kombi 2.

Discoloration happens when melanocytes (the same melanin producing cells that keep dark skin younger looking) occasionally spin out of control and produce dark spots and uneven skin tones. Couple this with a delay in the natural turnover of cells and skin can begin to appear dull and feel course and rough. Vita-A-Kombi 3 effectively spot treats hyper-pigmentation aided by Mild Scrub that lifts dead cells, thus restoring radiance to the skin.

Ingrown hairs are very annoying. Instead of growing straight out of the follicle, often a hair will curl back under the skin’s surface. When a hair becomes trapped this way, it leads to inflammation and causes a protruding lump. Mild Scrub exfoliates the skin’s surface and lifts away dead cells that can trap hairs, while enhancing the faster-acting penetration of Vita-A-Kombi products.

Karin Herzog holds the global patent for encapsulating oxygen into emulsions. That’s the key to their gentle treatments, and the methodology that makes then highly effective for aiding darker skin by stimulating cell growth, maximizing skin function and soothing the epidermis.

If you need any more help choosing the right Karin Herzog products for your skin, please get in touch

A Cellulite Cream That Works!

We’re very excited about an article that’s just been published by AOL USA!

AOL StyleList’s beauty editor tested our amazing anti-cellulite products ‘Dynamic Duo’ and has raved about the results.

“After about a weeks use my cellulite looked less apparent – the orange peel texture was noticeably lessened, and my thighs seemed a little skinnier. I have to confess that I did not measure my thighs for an absolute reading, but I can say that they did seem to feel slimmer and more toned. I definitely felt better about wearing shorts, and even borrowed a pair much shorter than I’m usually willing to go from my younger sister.”

You can read the whole article here.

Plus we’ve got an amazing offer on Dynamic Duo in the USA, so stock up now!

And remember, we’re also the number one choice of A-list celebs including Tom cruise, Victoria Beckham, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Aniston and Renee Zellweger. 

If you need any more information about Karin Herzog, whether you need product advice or if you’re a journalist and would like more information either in the UK or the USA, please get in touch, we’d love to hear from you.

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Daily Mail: How you can conjure the secret of eternal youth out of thin air…

We’re really proud to appear in today’s Daily Mail!

“Ever wondered how Sir Richard Branson keeps himself so fresh-looking? Obviously, the 60-year-old Virgin billionaire doesn’t exactly have the same stresses and strains as the rest of us (money concerns for one).

But, in fact, he attributes his youthful appearance to Karin Herzog oxygen masks.

Other celebrities who swear by the treatments include the baby-faced Tom Cruise, the super-smooth Kylie Minogue and perennially young Uma Thurman.”

Read the whole article here.

Our face mask product is called Essential Mask, and contains 2% oxygen. It’s a personal fav of ours here at Karin Herzog HQ, we call it our ‘face lift in a tube’ for its ability to make skin firmer, more hydrated and radiant.  It also has a beautiful fresh aromatic fragrance of mandarin, bilberry, grapefruit and orange.

Use once to three times a week, after cleansing the skin. Apply to the face and neck and allow to act for 10mins. Rince off with lukewarm water. If you have very dry skin you can leave the mask to absorb and simple massage in the residue without rinsing.

Try using 10mins before you apply your make-up for a fresh, wide awake glow!

Essential Mask is suitable for all skin types, but if you need help choosing which oxygen face cream is right for you, look at our handy guide.

Choosing an oxygen cream

One of the most common questions we get asked (and most important) is ‘which oxygen cream should I use?’. So here’s our handy guide to make sure you pick the right cream for your skin.

Under 30 years – Oxygen Face Cream

30 years + (1st time users, normal, celtic or fine skin) – Vita-A-Kombi 1

30 years + Acne or Breakouts – Vita-A-Kombi 2

30 years + Dry Skin – Vita-A-Apricot

* Ethnic skins should always use a product with 2% Oxygen
* Hormonal Problematic Skin and women approaching, going through or post menopause use Choco2
* Acne skins should always use a product with 2% Oxygen
* For dry skin we recommend to use Vita-A-Kombi Oil under your oxygen cream

How to apply

Apply to clean skin twice a day. Use only a pea sized amount and apply in small dabs to the face and neck. Join the dots and leave to self penetrate.  DO NOT MASSAGE IN: These products have the power to transport deep down into the skin. For optimum potency and efficiency leave to work for at least 2 minutes, after which time, most of the oxygen will have converted to gas, and penetrated the skin.

Once the product has absorbed you can apply additional products or make-up. With regular use the cream will penetrate quicker as the oxygen levels already contained in your skin increases, however it is still safe to massage in any residue after 2 minutes.

If you’re also using one of our tlc products (for instance Vitamin H or Vita-A-Kombi Oil), apply it under your oxygen cream, this means the oxygen will help transport the additional vitamins and ingredients from these products deep into the skin.

For more info, check our our video:

Please note: Avoid the hairline when applying Karin Herzog oxygen products, as oxygen will lift the hair colour with continued use.

Using Karin Herzog pre and post surgery

Are you thinking of having surgery? Whether it’s a medical necessity or a cosmetic choice, using Karin Herzog’s unique oxygen products can help you heal and stay infection free.

Doctors and surgeons in the USA have long been relying on our oxygen creams for helping patients, and the UK medical profession is now catching on to how to use our products both pre and post surgery. Karin Herzog products were developed by Dr Paul Herzog, a Nobel Insitute honoured doctor, so have always had a sound base in medicine. There’s more information on Dr Herzog and his work here.

The prevention of infection is key to recovering from any form of surgery; you’ll be ensuring that your wounds heal quicker, and that your scars are minimal as scars from wounds which have become infected are far worse.  Oxygen Body 3% is the ultimate product to help your body immediately after surgery.

1) Oxygen Body 3% is anti bacterial and so prevents and can heal any infections.
2) Collagen is oxygen dependant and so to build collagen (the foundation of youthful, plump skin) you need to maintain a good pressure of oxygen within the skin. Only Karin Herzog oxygen products are proven to do this. Collagen is needed to bring the wound together and to form the new skin over the scar and the collagen needs oxygen to guarantee a better success rate.
3) Any invasive treatments can traumatise the skin so you need to give it back the essential and natural elements to nurture, repair and heal: Oxygen pure water and vitamins – to calm and restore.
4) The water delivered helps keep the area treated hydrated and cleansed
5) Smokers have skin hypoxia (a deficiency in the amount of oxygen delivered to the skin tissues) and so heal much slower than non-smokers. Therefore all if you’re a smoker considering surgery it’s even more important to use Karin Herzog – both before AND immediately post surgery.
6) Herzog’s products are anti-inflammatory and so help to greatly reduce swelling

And remember, choosing the right surgeon for you is vital. We’d recommend consulting the British Association of Plastic Surgeons website before making any decisions about cosmetic surgery.

If you need any help of advice on how to use our products, please get in touch.

Anti-ageing uncovered

How’s this for a depressing list? Lines, wrinkles, age spots and tired lifeless complexions, increased sensitivity, delayed healing and reduced energy. Yup there are many (all too obvious)  signs of ageing.  And anti ageing products represent over 70% of all skin care sales, with manufacturers spending millions on advertising one age defying formula after another.

So how come nothing seems to work?

If you take away the advertising spend and the celebrities getting paid to endorse them, what are you left with? Well, basically there are 3 main product types which use the following methods:

1. Essential Oils – To moisturize
   These products feel comforting, smell nice and add moisture to the top layers of your skin. Most experts agree that very little, if any of the product actually penetrates the skin. Even if they do, does your skin need or indeed recognise these oils?
2. Acid based products – To strip and peel
   Revealing younger looking skin may sound great, but if you keep stripping the skin without giving something back, it’s only a matter of time before your skin becomes sensitive, dry and more reactional. A dryer, thinner skin will always age more quickly than a oily thicker skin.
3. Concealers – To disguise and cover up
   Great for a quick fix or repair, but purely cosmetic and offering nothing to feed or repair the skin.

So why is Karin Herzog different?

Karin Herzog’s oxygen rich creams work in a completely different way to all other skincare products. They uniquely self penetrate the skin, replicating Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, detox on contact and deliver oxygen and water to the skin to dramatically increase circulation and hydration levels.

These levels would otherwise naturally decrease as we get older and are fundamentally responsible for the signs of ageing. Karin Herzog creams only contain what your skin needs and recognises – oxygen, water and vitamins.

Each and every time you apply Herzog, you are effectively ‘switching your skin on’. From an anti ageing view point, you will boost your hydration and circulation levels to where they were in your teens!

Need help choosing the right Karin Herzog skincare regime for you? Try using our eDerm service.

Want whiter teeth? Karin Herzog can help!

Did you know you can use Karin Herzog’s Oxygen cream on your teeth?

We’ve had a controlled clinical trial to show how our oxygen creams improve problems like receding gums, gingivitis and periodontal disease. All  cells of the body need oxygen, so that includes those inside the mouth. As oxygen creams are mildly antiseptic they will help prevent decay and the mouth feels super-clean afterwards. Plus teeth will gradually become whiter.

Apply a tiny amount of a 2 or 3% oxygen cream (try Vita-A-Kombi 2, Oxygen Face or Oxygen Body 3%) to your toothbrush and work into the teeth and gums. At first you will see white patches on the gums where the oxygen is lingering in damaged areas to help repair, but this goes after a few minutes and after you have used regularly it does not happen. It’s like those reveal gums from the dentist to show plaque – only this shows the areas where there is damage.

Rinse with water then wipe tongue over teeth – super clean! We normally then just have  a quick brush over with toothpaste for the minty taste.

Try it and let us know how you get on!