CO2 and Dermatology

CO2 and Dermatology

Modern dermatology is known for its inventive procedures and services. From botox injections to reduce fine lines and wrinkles to the “vampire facial” that uses your own blood, there are a host of treatments available to people today to help them keep their skin...
How Carbon Dioxide Keeps It Cool

How Carbon Dioxide Keeps It Cool

Did you know that the idea of preserving food dates back to the ancient Roman and Chinese empires? While these empires may not have anticipated the massive walk-in freezers and cooling processes of today, their ideas certainly changed the trajectory of our future as a...
Gases Used in Your Daily Life

Gases Used in Your Daily Life

Every single day, you encounter gases. While you might think that you might only come into contact with oxygen or carbon dioxide (which you do!), there are so many other gases that are essential to your daily life. Aside from oxygen and carbon dioxide, there is...
Crazy Versatile Cryogenic Gases

Crazy Versatile Cryogenic Gases

We recently talked about cryogenic gases and their typical uses. But these gases — which include argon, nitrogen, oxygen, helium and carbon dioxide — are also widely used for a variety of purposes outside of healthcare, sports and cosmetic procedures. With...
What Is Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment?

What Is Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment?

Carbon dioxide is an atmospheric gas made up of one part carbon and two parts oxygen. A laser (light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) is a controlled wavelength of energized light. A carbon dioxide laser comprises a mixture of charged gases: carbon...
5 Interesting Facts About Carbonated Water

5 Interesting Facts About Carbonated Water

Let’s take a look at what makes carbonated water bubbly. When pressurized carbon dioxide is dissolved in potable (drinking) water, the resulting carbonic acid creates bubbles. As the pressure is released – such as when a bottle or can is opened – the carbon...