Clients looking for results from non-surgical treatments should take other lifestyle factors into account. To guarantee customer satisfaction, you as an esthetician, should communicate the other factors that will contribute to improved skin. We all know the many benefits of exercise but what is the role of exercise in skincare?
The Role of Exercise in Skincare
- Improves Oxygen to Skin
- Reduces Stress Levels
- Boosts Collagen Production
Exercise increases blood flow to nourish skin cells. It raises the skin’s temperature and improves moisture – helping to remove toxins. It also contributes more holistically by reducing stress levels, regulating hormones and even improving sleep. All these factors can affect the skin.
Improved Blood Flow
When we exercise blood pumps to work heart muscles – circulating blood and oxygen. The increase in blood flow improves circulation – even after exercise has finished. All of the body’s cells – including skin cells – are nourished leading to better cellular repair.
Toxin Removal
Apart from delivering vital nutrients to the body’s cells, blood flow helps to remove toxins from the body. The speed of blood flow increases waste removal and improves nutrient delivery. When pores dilate, sweat expels trapped dirt and oil. Cells get more of what they need and less of what they don’t need.
Less Stress
Stress can cause a host of skin complaints from acne to rosacea. Stress also triggers inflammation and even allergic skin reactions. Exercise keeps the immune system healthy and reduces immune responses to stress. By maintaining healthy levels of the stress hormone cortisol, exercise helps to improve sleep. It’s no secret that just one bad night can show up on skin the next day.
Boosts Collagen Production
Just 30 minutes daily of aerobic exercise can improve the skin’s appearance. Just remind clients to wear sunscreen if they are exercising outdoors. By boosting collagen, wrinkles appear less pronounced – the post-exercise glow is real.
The Role of Exercise in Skincare & Non Surgical Treatments
The role of exercise in skincare is clear. To support non-surgical treatments, encourage clients to maintain a regular exercise routine. All non-surgical treatments are most effective when paired with a healthy lifestyle. Tell your clients to keep moving. Their mood will improve too. Become a SkinBase Provider to get started.
