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Gut and skin
2 min readBy the LiberSkin team · Non-medical approach
The gut-skin axis
The balance of your gut bacteria (the microbiome) influences inflammation across the whole body, skin included. An imbalance can keep acne going from a distance.
What supports the microbiome
Fiber (vegetables, legumes, fruit) and fermented foods (plain yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut) feed the good bacteria. Ultra-processed foods and excess sugar deplete it.
Worth observing
If your digestion is often off (bloating, irregular transit) at the same time as your skin, the gut lead is worth testing: more fiber and fermented foods, fewer ultra-processed ones, over a few weeks.