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Gut Health and Skin: Why Your Diet Shows Up on Your Face

In short: your gut and your skin are in constant communication, and when your digestive system is inflamed, imbalanced or overloaded, your skin is often the first place that gets the message — as breakouts, dullness, redness or premature ageing. Sort out what's happening in your gut, and your skin frequently follows. It sounds almost too simple to be true, but it's one of the most consistent patterns we see in our clinic. Someone comes to us convinced their skin problem needs a stronger cream or a new serum, and nine times out of ten, the real story starts several inches lower, in the digestive tract. Let's unpack why that is, what your skin might be trying to tell you, and what you can actually do about...

Can diet affect my skin?

Our skin is our body’s largest organ and a mirror to our internal health. Who doesn't spend time and money on their skincare products trying to achieve that radiant complexion? However, it’s not just what we put on our skin that might make the difference in our skin appearing to glow and be healthy, but also what we put in our bodies.   Does saying “you are what you eat” also apply to our skin? The answer is very simply 'yes'. A large portion of your skin’s appearance and overall health is determined by your diet. In this blog, we’ll discuss how different foods and nutrients impact our skin health, what are some common dietary skin culprits, and how to build a diet that brightens your...