Fall Into The Relaxation Pod, This Is Your Seasonal Skin Transformation
By Cesar Vargas · Published August 22, 2025
Why Oxygen Therapy Is the Glow-Up You Didn’t Know You Needed At Joanna Vargas, we believe beauty is more than skin deep, it’s a full-body experience.
Why Oxygen Therapy Is the Glow-Up You Didn’t Know You Needed
At Joanna Vargas, we believe beauty is more than skin deep, it’s a full-body experience. And when your glow feels like it’s gone on vacation without you, the answer isn’t more caffeine or another 10-step routine. It’s oxygen.
The Relaxation Pod is our oxygen therapy capsule and is one of the most-loved wellness experiences at the spa, for good reason. It’s the fastest, most effective way to reset your body, your energy and your skin all in under 30 minutes.
What Is the Relaxation Pod?
Think of it as a high-tech cocoon for your nervous system. The Relaxation Pod uses medical-grade oxygen therapy infused with nourishing serums and a gentle cooling mist to flood your skin and body with revitalizing oxygen. It’s a multi-sensory experience designed to calm, hydrate, and restore you from the inside out.
The Benefits of Oxygen Therapy
Whether you're dealing with burnout, jet lag, breakouts, or simply want to level up your self-care, the Relaxation Pod delivers it all.
Glowing Skin, Instantly
Oxygen boosts circulation and helps your skin better absorb active ingredients like hyaluronic acid and green tea. The result? A visible, lit-from-within glow that feels as good as it looks.
Deep Hydration
Dehydrated skin drinks up the oxygenated mist, making it an ideal add-on for anyone with dryness, flakiness, or post-summer sun exposure. It helps plump the skin, smooth texture, and restore bounce.
Detox + Immunity Support
Oxygen therapy stimulates lymphatic flow and enhances detoxification. It can also help reduce puffiness, clear brain fog, and support your immune system, especially helpful during seasonal transitions.
Reduces Redness + Inflammation
Oxygen is naturally anti-inflammatory, making this treatment perfect for sensitive skin, rosacea, or post-treatment healing. It soothes and calms in minutes.
Your Ritual Starts Here
The Relaxation Pod is the perfect standalone treatment when you need a pick-me-up but it also pairs beautifully with any Joanna Vargas facial or body treatment. Use it when the weather is wearing on your skin, before an event, after a long flight, or as your ritual to restore energy and radiance.
Because sometimes the most powerful skincare is about more than what you put on your skin. It's how you support your body as a whole.
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