The Link Between Gut Health & Glowing Skin

What role does a healthy gut play in achieving radiant, glowing skin? To start, it's fairly common knowledge that inadequate water intake and a diet filled with highly processed, inflammatory foods can adversely affect your gut health, consequently impacting the health and quality of your skin.

Excess caffeine, refined sugar, alcohol, and fatty foods don’t do any favours for the health of your gut microbiome.

‍Is There A Link Between Microbiome And Skin Health?

Yes, nurturing the skin and gut microbiome has become increasingly more acknowledged as vital for maintaining healthy, glowing skin.

There have been an abundance of medical studies that point to a clear link between an unhealthy gut, bad digestion and metabolism, and skin conditions and irritations.

‍What is the gut health and skin connection? A bad diet and unhealthy gut environment can have a negative impact on your skin; an unhealthy gut can be linked to skin conditions like acne and skin inflammation, dull skin, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis and alopecia for example. 

When the internal workings of the body, especially the digestive tract and stomach, are unhappy, your body often tries to alert you to problems deep below with spots and pimples, as well as with the skin irritations mentioned above. 

The encouraging news is that a healthy gut is connected to better digestion, a fortified and stronger immune system, and better skin health. 

‍Discover How A Well-Nurtured Gut Contributes To Glowing Healthy Skin! 

‍Top Este tips for improving skin through gut health and more! Numerous clinical studies show that a healthy gut contributes to glowing, radiant skin. Here are actionable tips based on proven gut and skin science to achieve optimal gut health and reduce and manage unwanted skin conditions:

• Eat a Balanced Diet: Make whole foods a priority; eat foods with fibre, antioxidants, and probiotics to improve and maintain gut health, which will have a positive effect on healthy skin.
• Stay Hydrated: Keep your gut on point: stay well-hydrated to maintain optimal gut function and promote skin elasticity and skin hydration.
• Reduce Your Stress: Practise stress-relief techniques, as stress and depression can impact gut health in a bad way  (re: leaky gut and inflammatory response in the body) and trigger skin conditions.
• Invest in Probiotics: Add probiotic-rich foods and supplements if needed into your diet to boost a supportive and healthy gut microbiome.
• Practise a Skincare Routine: Research skincare products that support the skin microbiome to achieve a healthy glow. Make cleansing, exfoliating, sun protection and moisturisation part of your at-home skincare practice. We recommend you try our new Este Medical skincare line Este Plus for all the skincare essentials to treat dry to oily skin, to acne and ageing skin issues. 
• Slow Down Consumption of Processed Foods: Reduce eating fast foods, processed ready-meals, and sugary snacks that disrupt your natural gut flora and contribute to problematic skin issues.
• Talk To A Skincare Expert! Consult a skin care expert for personalised advice on gut health and skincare routines suited to your seasonal skincare needs. You can have a free Este Medical skin consultation, book it online today! 

We encourage you to nurture your gut for radiant skin: prioritise a balanced diet, hydration, stress management, probiotics for glowing skin, use skincare mindful of the skin microbiome, invest in nutritional therapy for skin vitality (see IV drip therapy), and limit fatty and sugary processed foods. 

Now that you are empowered with gut health tips, healthy skin benefits to implement, and practical skincare knowledge, you can easily reach your skincare goals this new year! 

‍Gut-Skin Issues: A Look At Related Skincare Problems  

As we explore the gut-skin connection, let's spotlight common issues faced by both men and women.

‍Gut Health And Acne

If you are experiencing acne, you might have a bacterial gut imbalance. Addressing your gut flora with probiotics can help your body control bad bacteria in the gut and reduce your body and face acne.

Este Medical Group has several effective acne treatments that can complement a probiotic enhanced diet: ClearSkin laser treatment, HydraFacial, LED phototherapy, Azelan acne peel, and Morpheus8 for acne. 

‍Gut Health And Eczema Management

Research suggests many skin disorders are linked to an altered or unbalanced gut microbiome, including atopic dermatitis, which is a type of eczema. Dietary changes, like eating more plant-based foods, may work to better manage this type of skin condition.

As skin care experts we also recommend you combine a more nutritious diet with skincare treatments like Exciplex light therapy (a proven autoimmune skin treatment), HydraFacial and Dermalux LED therapy to reduce and manage eczema symptoms. 

‍Gut Health And Inflammatory Skin Conditions

When it comes to inflamed skin, LED phototherapy (i.e., light therapy), is proven to effectively treat skin inflammation, like psoriasis or eczema. As mentioned above, a healthy gut microbiome plays a crucial role in managing inflammation in the body and on the skin.

The majority of people who suffer from chronic inflammation know that food and drink directly affects their gut microbiome and overall health (i.e., gut-brain-skin axis).

To help combat skin conditions related to inflamed skin, it is recommended to consume probiotic-rich foods including yogurt and kefir that have live and active cultures, as well as fermented foods and low-sugar kombucha. 

‍Hormonal Balance And Skin Appearance

Hormonal changes during menopause and postnatal may have a negative effect on your gut microbiome. When it comes to menopause, unfortunately, oestrogen levels decrease, which can lead to skin laxity and a slow down of collagen production.

To combat the signs of ageing due to menopause, we recommend skincare treatments that will stimulate your body to produce more skin-lifting collagen like Morpheus8, Harmony ClearLift, HiFU anti-ageing treatment, and dermal fillers. 

We advise you to speak with your GP or a postpartum care expert to gain insights into managing gut health as your body is adapting and changing due to fluctuations or permanent changes to hormone levels.

Once again, diet plays an important role in managing and improving gut health linked to hormonal imbalances: reduce your intake of sugary or processed foods, and take a daily probiotic. 

‍Trust Your Gut, Come To The Skincare Experts At Este For Glowing, Healthy Skin! 

You can’t deny that a radiant complexion and gut microbiome are connected. If you can continue to be mindful that digestive health and complexion are linked, then you should be able to keep your skin looking clear, radiant, and healthy looking year round.

Our professional advice is to embrace gut-friendly habits and seek expert guidance from Este's body and skincare professionals to guarantee feeling and looking your absolute best!

Book a free skincare consultation and ask about our Este Medical private blood tests and our Myers Cocktail IV Drip Therapy for poor metabolism. Let us use the most advanced clinical technology to assess your microbiome health and skincare condition of concern.