{"id":201,"date":"2024-03-18T14:36:52","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T14:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lumiara.com\/blog\/?p=201"},"modified":"2024-06-18T07:26:56","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T07:26:56","slug":"how-your-gut-skin-axis-can-cause-redness-drying-and-flaking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lumiara.com\/blog\/how-your-gut-skin-axis-can-cause-redness-drying-and-flaking\/","title":{"rendered":"How Your Gut-Skin Axis Can Cause Redness, Drying and Flaking"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many of us overlook our gut health when it comes to our skincare routines. We slather on serums and moisturizers, but forget to give our gut the love and attention it deserves.<\/span><\/p>\n

You are what you eat so they say. And they’re not wrong. If you ate nothing but carrots and sweet potatoes, you\u2019d end up looking a permanent shade of orange.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So forget splurging on surface level products that still leave you red, dry and flaky. And address the deep core of it all. The real gut issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is The Gut-Skin Axis?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Your gut is home to trillions of bacteria. These little critters might not seem like much. But they’re crucial for keeping your gut in tip-top shape.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your gut doesn’t just affect digestion\u2014it has a ripple effect on your entire body, including your immune system… and yes, you guessed it, your skin.<\/span><\/p>\n

After all, your skin is your body’s largest organ, so it’s no surprise that what’s going on in your gut can show up on your skin.<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, the connection between the gut and skin has been known for an incredible 80 years (<\/span>1<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

Recent studies are shedding light on just how much our gut health impacts the health of our skin. In patients with Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD), up to 10% of them also had Psoriasis (<\/span>2<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

One study found that small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) was ten times more prevalent in participants with Rosacea (<\/span>3<\/span><\/a>). Highlighting just how strong the relationship between the gut and skin is.<\/span><\/p>\n

It turns out that a happier gut often means happier skin. So, if you’re dealing with pesky skin issues like redness, dryness, or flaking… it might be time to take a closer look at your gut.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Disrupts The Gut-Skin Axis?<\/b><\/h2>\n

These are some of the common disruptors of the gut-skin axis:<\/span><\/p>\n