Mind and Body

As we strive and pursue products and treatments to slow the ageing process to gain maximum benefits for our skin we are often driven so far that we alienate the whole well being of our body, mind and indeed spirit.

Happiness and contentment are I believe seriously underrated.

Glowing skin, hair and overall appearance comes not from products alone, although vital, but a combination of all: a healthy youthful mind and body on the inside, reflects also on the outside, and can only enhance the skin care products we so diligently choose.

Physical activities play a vital role in a healthy mind and body and indeed skin. As an Iyengar yoga teacher I have witnessed first hand the benefits both physically and mentally which I strongly believe transfers to a healthy glowing skin.


The current worldwide climate and lifestyles are extremely stressful and ever so fast moving that to step back, reflect and take ones attention inwards is vital. This does not suggest that yoga alone is a goal which we must strive towards, or that we must constantly strive towards self improvement.

Rather that we recognise as individuals we try to achieve an understanding and awareness through our own individual exploration and discovery. If we can clear and de clutter the mind we can see and think more clearly rather than be bogged down by the outside often irrelevant influences of the 21st century.

However this is not achieved overnight or easily it has to be worked at, and there is no formula or set of rules which can be followed but rather a adopting a lifestyle. The great paradox of this “work” is that there is no reward or finish line, because the practice and journey is the reward.

We daily I believe follow a skin care regime to the tee without thinking, as it is incorporated into our life. Therefore our body and mind should also be treated equally with such a regime.

The human body is an amazing structure which should be maintained and looked after to ensure peak performance, yet unfortunately is often neglected and even abused and we wonder why we sometimes feel tired, lethargic and unwell.
Peak performance and wellness comes from how we look after and maintain our bodies through diet, lifestyle, physical exercise, a quiet mind and a good skincare regime.