Holistic Esthetics vs. Traditional or Integrated Esthetics is clear. Holism or Holistic Esthetics are rooted in holistic medicine which believe that all parts of the body are interconnected. To understand separate parts and their functions, such as the skin, you must understand the whole entity of the body. Traditional Esthetics rarely recognize the connection of cause and effect and routinely treat only the symptom of skin conditions. Holistic Esthetics recognize the mind and body unite as an integrated unit in which every function works together to achieve harmony.