Skin breakouts, Dryness, Inflammation? If your skin’s been acting up, your gut might be trying to tell you something!
Your gut and skin are deeply connected through what’s called the gut–skin axis. When your gut is healthy, you have a strong, diverse microbiome - trillions of friendly bacteria that help break down food, absorb nutrients, and keep inflammation in check.
When your gut is out of balance - maybe from stress, poor diet, antibiotics, or just modern life - inflammation can rise. That inflammation can then show up on your skin as breakouts, redness, dullness, eczema, or even faster ageing.
So, if we want healthy, glowing skin — we have to feed and protect those good gut bugs. A healthy, well-fed microbiome helps reduce internal inflammation, balance hormones, and even improve skin hydration.
In this blog we'll explore how your gut and skin are connected, and share five simple tips to support glowing skin!
How are my Gut and Skin Connected?
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Your gut bacteria make molecules that directly reduce skin inflammation.
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate, made when gut bacteria ferment prebiotic fibres, help regulate your immune system and reduce systemic inflammation. This calms inflammatory skin conditions like acne, rosacea, and eczema.
2. People with acne often have gut dysbiosis and increased intestinal permeability.
Research shows that small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is 10 times more prevalent in those with acne rosacea compared to healthy controls. Treating gut imbalances improves skin outcomes.
3. Your gut microbiome influences your skin hydration and barrier function.
Healthy gut bacteria increase ceramide production (natural fats in your skin barrier), keeping skin plump and hydrated, reducing dryness and sensitivity.
4. Gut microbes affect how your body detoxifies hormones that impact skin oiliness.
A balanced microbiome supports efficient oestrogen detoxification via the oestrobolome and lowers androgen levels, reducing hormonal acne flares and skin congestion.
5. Oral probiotics and prebiotics can improve skin conditions within weeks.
Clinical trials show that supplementing with specific prebiotics and probiotics can reduce acne lesions, improve eczema severity, and enhance skin clarity within 4–8 weeks by reducing systemic and local inflammation.
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SOURCE: Mahmud et al. Impact of gut microbiome on skin health: gut-skin axis observed through the lenses of therapeutics and skin diseases. Gut Microbes. 2022
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That's Where our Gut Health Formulations Come In!
Cacao Latte: Deep Hydration for Radiant, Moisturised Skin.
A delicious, FODMAP-friendly blend formulated with PHGG - a clinically backed prebiotic that nourishes beneficial gut microbes and increases the production of short-chain fatty acids, which play a key role in skin health.
→ The result: Improved skin hydration, resilience, and a natural glow—starting in the gut.
What the science shows:
✔️ Supports skin barrier integrity and helps regulate moisture in the outermost layer of the skin (stratum corneum)
✔️ Enhances skin hydration, helping to prevent dryness, rough texture, and winter-related skin irritation
✔️ Reduces gastrointestinal discomfort while improving overall skin health
(Kapoor et al, Journal of Functional Foods 2023)
Gut + Hormone: Calm skin, balanced hormones.
Formulated with myo-inositol. this powerhouse supports insulin sensitivity and can reduce breakouts linked to hormonal imbalances, especially around your cycle.
→ Perfect if your skin tends to flare up mid-month or during perimenopause.
Why Gut = Hormone works:
✔️ Lowers androgen levels that contribute to acne by increasing sebum (oil) production in the skin.
✔️ Delivers bioavailable folate that stimulates DNA synthesis and repair, which are important for accelerating skin regeneration.
✔️ Folate is shown to improve collagen metabolism, which is associated with skin elasticity and firmness.
(Huang et al, Redox Biol. 2025; Quach et al, Journal of Integrative Dermatology 2024)
5 Incredibly Simple Gut-Skin Tips
1. Feed your microbes daily with prebiotic fibres – your daily Fertile Gut will be nurturing your beneficial microbes.
2. Hydrate well with electrolytes and water – your skin cells and gut lining need fluid balance to stay plump and functional.
3. Prioritise sleep for gut microbial restoration – aim for 7-9 hours to let your gut-skin axis repair overnight.
4. Support hormonal balance with myo-inositol-rich foods (e.g. beans, citrus, nuts) or supplementation if needed for clearer skin.
5. Choose active folate (methylfolate) in supplements to optimise nutrient absorption and skin cell renewal.
The Takeaway: Glowing Skin Starts in the Gut
Your skin reflects what’s happening inside—and your gut microbiome plays a central role. By feeding your beneficial microbes with prebiotic fibres, staying hydrated, supporting hormonal balance, and getting consistent rest, you're creating the internal environment your skin needs to thrive.
With small daily habits (like your daily Fertile Gut), you can nourish your gut-skin axis and glow from the inside out—naturally, and science-backed.
References
Baquerizo Nole KL, Yim E, Keri JE. Probiotics and prebiotics in dermatology. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2014.
Baker JM, Al-Nakkash L, Herbst-Kralovetz MM. Estrogen-gut microbiome axis: Physiological and clinical implications. Maturitas. 2017
De Pessemier B, Grine L, Debaere M, Maes A, Paetzold B, Callewaert C. Gut-Skin Axis: Current Knowledge of the Interrelationship between Microbial Dysbiosis and Skin Conditions. Microorganisms. 2021
Mahmud MR, Akter S, Tamanna SK, Mazumder L, Esti IZ, Banerjee S, Akter S, Hasan MR, Acharjee M, Hossain MS, Pirttilä AM. Impact of gut microbiome on skin health: gut-skin axis observed through the lenses of therapeutics and skin diseases. Gut Microbes. 2022
Ney LM, Wipplinger M, Grossmann M, Engert N, Wegner VD, Mosig AS. Short chain fatty acids: key regulators of the local and systemic immune response in inflammatory diseases and infections. Open Biol. 2023
Parodi A, Paolino S, Greco A, Drago F, Mansi C, Rebora A, Parodi A, Savarino V. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in rosacea: clinical effectiveness of its eradication. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008
Yong TL, Zaman R, Rehman N, Tan CK. Ceramides and Skin Health: New Insights. Exp Dermatol. 2025
