transdermal oxygen can supply the outermost 423 µm of skin when blood flow is reduced
Theoretical modeling confirmed that under ischaemic conditions (blood flow interrupted), transdermal oxygen uptake can supply the oxygen demand of the upper 423 µm of skin, assuming a minimum mitochondrial PO2 of 3 Torr.
What this means for you
When circulation to the skin is compromised — from sitting too long, cold, or poor vascular tone — the skin's surface cells still need oxygen to stay active. Research confirms that oxygen absorbed through the skin can reach deep enough to keep those cells functioning on their own. For anyone focused on skin vitality, recovery, or circulation support, this points to a meaningful backup pathway the body can actually use.
The published research
Journal of Physiology (2002), 538.3, pp. 985–994 DOI: 10.1013/jphysiol.2001.013067
· 2002
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