Active Oxygen: A Swiss Invention

In the 1950s, Swiss physicians Karin and Paul Herzog set out to solve a problem that still defines skincare: how to get oxygen — the molecule cells need most to regenerate — into the skin in a stable, usable form. Their answer was a patented process for stabilising active oxygen in an anhydrous cream base, and it remains the brand's signature to this day. No other skincare house has replicated it.

The principle is straightforward: oxygen supports cellular metabolism and skin renewal, and Karin Herzog's creams deliver it directly. The Oxygen line is the heart of the range, with concentrations from 1% to 3% depending on skin needs — Oxygen Hyalu Lift pairs it with hyaluronic acid for firming and hydration. Vita-A-Kombi combines oxygen with vitamin A for renewal, while Vita-A-Apricot adds apricot oil for nourishment. Beyond the face, Silhouette targets body firming and cellulite, and Egyptian Earth remains a cult tinted product for a natural glow.

How to Use Oxygen Skincare

Karin Herzog formulas work differently from conventional creams, so a few rules matter. Apply to clean, dry skin — the oxygen base is anhydrous, and water on the skin dilutes it. A thin layer is enough; more product doesn't mean more effect. Many users start with the 1% concentrations and build up. The brand's classic protocol pairs a Vita-A formula in the morning with an Oxygen cream at night, which is why the two lines are so often bought together.

Every Karin Herzog product at BeautyLion is sourced through authorized Swiss distribution and shipped from Lausanne within 24–48 hours. New to Active Oxygen and unsure which concentration suits you? Write to bz@beautylion.ch — this is a brand where the right starting point makes all the difference.