With much of skin care professionals’ lives revolving around the well-being of complexions, we thought it was important to take a deep dive into what skin health is really made up of in this issue and how it can best be supported.

Aestheticians may be a client’s first stop when it comes to supporting skin health. However, it can become a slippery slope when clients begin asking questions about supplementing vitamins, nutrients, and probiotics. Begin developing the answers to their questions with Emily Davis’ article entitled, “Supporting Skin Health” for tips on staying within your scope of practice, while still exploring the options of supplements.

The lymphatic system is capable of some amazing things – regenerating tissue, cleaning out waste, and boosting the health of the immune system. But what can be done when lymph flow becomes lethargic and trapped impurities begin to manifest on the surface of the skin? Learn how to diagnose, prevent, and treat a clogged lymphatic system with Shannon Esau’s article, “Biological Puzzle.”

Microbiome skin care is the fastest-growing sector of the industry in recent history. However, with its quick rise comes the question of efficacy. Get the facts and a breakdown of the microbiome, its role in skin health, prebiotics, postbiotics, and everything in between with, “More Than a Gut Instinct,” an article by Brian Goodwin.

Although aestheticians appreciate a consistent skin care regimen done by their clients, they understand that skin health encompasses much more than topical treatments. Nutrition and water intake play a significant role in maintaining optimal skin health. Learn more about what a proper diet should consist of in Andrea Gregaydis’ article entitled, “A Recipe for Skin Health.”

Stress is a part of life that every adult must learn to cope with. For spa professionals, it is their job to have tactics to swiftly soothe clients who use the spa as their means of escape. Explore the different options to creating your client’s oasis with the article, “Tranquility Training,” by Cali VanAelst.

Bringing the skin to optimal health is a complex task that does not have a one-size-fits-all answer. It is important to look at the various contributors that lead to happy and healthy skin. Peruse this month’s feature articles to begin crafting the most successful of skin revisions.