MANILA, Philippines - Feeling good and looking young starts with having healthy looking skin.
Several factors are likely responsible for making your once supple skin appear tired and droopy. The most common cause of sagging skin is aging. Studies show that as people age, skin loses collagen and elastin: its supportive connective tissue that make it look soft, plump and youthful. Sun exposure is another reason for skin losing its elasticity. Weight loss and lifestyle also contributes to sagging skin.
This is where the Zen Institute comes in.
Finally, a medical innovation for both men and women: Carboxy Therapy Gel.
Carbon dioxide happens to be the signal for poor blood circulation in the body. Carboxy Therapy infuses carbon dioxide beneath the upper layer of the skin; the body interprets an oxygen deficiency and responds by increasing blood flow and growth factor VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor). This leads a surge of oxygen and nutrients to the treated area and improves circulation, resulting in cell restoration.
For a dermal effect, it reduces fine lines, wrinkles and stretch marks by increasing blood flow to the treated area, and stimulates collagen, which will soften fine wrinkles and decrease dark circles.
The usual problem areas that can be treated with Carboxy Therapy are dark circles, usually seen under or around the eyes, hooded eyes (an extra layer of skin that droops), wrinkles, flabby cheeks and acne scars.
Treatment usually takes 20-30 minutes and maybe done twice a week for four weeks on a case-to-case basis.
Visit or call the Zen Institute at 69 Scout Rallos, Quezon City (441-1712 and 412-2528); Bonifacio Global City (856-2027); and Sto. Tomas Batangas, (+43 778-4811)
For more information on the Zen Institute and Carboxy Therapy Gel, visit www.thezeninstitue.com and like it on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ZenMedicalSpa.