What if your skin told you about… your stomach?

You pay attention to your beauty routine, but your face is still prone to imperfections, redness, or a loss of radiance? What if we looked a little deeper... to your gut?

It's no joke: today we know that our gut – more precisely our intestinal microbiota – can have a direct influence on the health of our skin , especially that of our face. Welcome to the exciting world of the gut-skin axis .

🦠 The microbiota, this invisible superhero

The microbiota is a living ecosystem of billions of bacteria, yeasts, and microorganisms that populate our gut. When everything is working well, it:

• Facilitates digestion
• Strengthens immunity
• Regulates hormones
• And supports… the skin!

But when it is unbalanced (known as dysbiosis ), it can lead to inflammation, hormonal imbalance or poor stress management – all factors that are often seen on the face .

⚖️ How does the intestine affect your skin?

Here are the 4 main mechanisms by which your stomach and your skin communicate:

1. Systemic inflammation

A leaky gut lets toxins into the blood ➔ your immune system is activated ➔ this sometimes manifests as spots, redness or eczema.

2. Oxidative stress

A healthy microbiota neutralizes free radicals. If it's weakened, your skin ages faster, becomes dull, or becomes more reactive.

3. Hormones & Metabolism

Your microbiota helps regulate hormones like estrogen and androgens. An imbalance ➔ increased sebum, hormonal acne, irregular periods, etc.

4. Emotions and stress

Your gut influences your brain. Less stress also means fewer acne breakouts related to emotional peaks.

🥗 What can you do to nourish your microbiota and your skin?

No need to revolutionize everything! Here are some simple actions to integrate into your daily life:

✅ What helps him:

• More fiber (vegetables, legumes, oats, etc.)
• Fermented foods (raw sauerkraut, kefir, miso, etc.)
• Hydration
• Regular movement
• And above all: good, restorative sleep

❌ What damages it:

• Ultra-processed food
• Fast sugars
• Chronic stress
• Repeated antibiotics

💡 In conclusion

Taking care of your skin isn't just about creams or serums. It's also about inner balance . By pampering your gut, you're sending your skin a message of peace. And it's sure to reciprocate.