Poetry and Purpose

As beauty and wellness become increasingly driven by values rather than value, the influence of Aesop and its pioneering concept is becoming undeniable

Wellness has become more than just the products in our beauty cabinet or a quiet meditative moment. Instead, many people are looking to wellness as a way to reclaim their power: the power to do better for themselves and the environment, to cultivate self‑awareness, to know who they are and what they stand for. To mark the start of a new year, Tatler spoke to three experts who, in their own unique and unconventional ways, are shifting people’s perspectives on what it means to be well. Aesop co‑founder Suzanne Santos addresses the growing ethical demands being made on the beauty industry. Shaolin master Shi Heng Yi shares three essential steps to self‑mastery. And hypnotherapist Sonia Samtani talks about the life‑changing potential of healing on a subconscious level. Their examples might just give you the inspiration to start the year on a positive and productive note.