Exercise & Esthetics

What does exercise have to do with esthetics? It has as much to do with skin health as nutrition does. Our skin craves exercise, it needs exercise, and the skin will glow if the body gets plenty of cardio exercise each week. We all know the cardiovascular benefits we receive from exercise, but we get many of the same benefits to our skin through cardio activity. The circulation from exercise will improve the appearance of the skin; it helps slow the aging process; and it detoxifies the body. Have you ever noticed the skin of an obese or anorexic person? Their skin might have an ash tone; poor elasticity; too much oil or not enough oil; and it might be severely dry. The skin is the biggest organ, and what we do to the body, good or bad, is going to show through our skin. When you do read over the intake form with your clients, consider their exercise habits. Don't judge, but remind them that exercise is another component to healthy skin!