Some of the most meaningful developments in beauty today are emerging not from the lab bench, but from centuries-old traditions. These indigenous systems—Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Jamu, African, Māori, and Amazonian practices—are all rooted in a profound connection between mind, body, spirit, and the natural world. As anxiety, chronic stress, and feelings of systemic imbalance rise in modern life, people are looking backward to…
As the global population continues to age, professionals in medicine, beauty, and personal care are being called to reimagine how they serve older adults. With nearly 1 in 6 people projected to be over the age of 60 by 2030, the demand for services that address the whole person — body, mind, and spirit — is rising rapidly. Among the most promising approaches emerging today…
It’s All About the Face… or Not Clear, radiant skin is often thought of as the result of surface-level care—cleansers, serums, and moisturizers. But increasingly, science is pointing to a deeper influence: the digestive system. A growing body of research highlights the profound relationship between gut health and skin appearance, often called the gut-skin axis. This connection is not merely theoretical. From inflammatory skin conditions…
Aesthetic Health Initiative 2025 Trends Aesthetic health is for everyone, regardless of culture, and our top five trends for 2025 depict a beautiful and accessible future. TREND 1: The Basic Science of Neuro-Aesthetics Is Evolving to Ask Questions Beyond Beauty The reward system is deeply involved in aesthetic appreciation. The ventral striatum, including the nucleus accumbens, shows increased activity for pleasing and preferred objects. This…
More Than Meets the Eye: The Important Story of Aesthetic Health Global Wellness Institute, Aesthetic Health Initiative, 2022/23
