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Great skin doesn’t start and end at the bathroom cabinet. Some of the best things you can do for your complexion happen at the dinner table.
It’s called the gut skin axis, the link between your digestive system and your skin. A review published in the journal Gut Microbes looked at how the trillions of bacteria in your gut interact with your immune system, and found when that balance is off, it can show up on your skin as conditions like acne, rosacea and eczema. The same review found that diet, along with prebiotics and probiotics, plays a real role in keeping that balance in check. Here’s where to start.
Eat a variety of plants. Different fruits, veggies, whole grains and legumes feed different gut bacteria, and a more diverse gut tends to mean happier skin. Try swapping in a new vegetable or grain each week rather than reaching for the same five every time.
Add fermented foods where you can. Yoghurt, kimchi and sauerkraut all introduce good bacteria that support your gut lining.
Keep the water bottle handy. A review of clinical studies found that people who upped their water intake saw a small but real improvement in skin hydration, especially those who weren’t drinking much to begin with. It’s not a miracle cure, but it’s an easy win.
Go easy on sugar and processed foods. They feed the less helpful bacteria in your gut, which can show up as inflammation on your skin.
None of this replaces a good skincare routine. It just means your skin benefits from what’s on your plate too. At In Awe, that whole body thinking is baked into everything we make. Our Kakadu Plum based formulas work with your skin’s natural processes, because real skincare should complement a healthy lifestyle, not fight it.
