As an industry that increasingly embraces wellness, aesthetics should look to yoga as a complementary health option for the spa as it encourages the relaxation and calmness that is strived to be invoked by most skin care professionals. Yoga not only improves metabolism and energy, but also helps to relieve stress – a factor that can contribute to a number of skin conditions.

While most people know that carbohydrates sabotage their diet, they may not know that carbohydrates could also be sabotaging their skin. Furthermore, these offenders are not just the carbohydrates that are usually suspected, like cookies, pastries, and pizza. Even something as seemingly healthy and nutritious as a glass of juice can cause insulin spikes that aggravate acne and produce collagen-damaging inflammation.

Picture a warm, sunny day on the beach. Feel the heat of the sun touch your skin and warm your body and soul. A nice breeze whisks away the hot heat, leaving you feeling perfectly warm. Fast forward 10 to 20 years and your skin is showing major signs of aging.