Care for your skin - from the inside out!

No amount of creams can give you the healthy glow that comes from a body in balance. But what does the science say about caring for your skin from within?

What is your skin and what does it do?

Your skin is the biggest organ in your body, and a large contact surface with your outside environment. It is also home to billions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that make up the skin microbiota. Similar to those in our gut, skin bacteria have essential roles in the protection against pathogens and the immune system to keep the skin healthy.

One of its most important functions of the skin is to protect your body from outside agents and it helps us to regulate our body temperature.

The skin has three layers: 

• the epidermis is the outermost layer of skin. It acts as a waterproof barrier and gives us our skin tone
• the dermis is the middle layer. It contains connective tissues, hair follicles and sweat glands
• the hypodermis, or deeper subcutaneous tissue, is made up of fat and connective tissue.

Skin care from within

Most of us think about skin care as something we do to our skin from the outside. But paying attention to your skin from the inside may actually have a bigger effect on how your skin looks and feels. 

Some skin care tips for healthy glowing skin:

• Hydrate! Drink lots of water every day and avoid too much caffeine and alcohol which can both be dehydrating.
• Eat the rainbow! A varied diet with lots of fruits and vegetables is a great way to ensure you are getting all the vitamins and antioxidants your skin needs to feel its and look its best.
• Get enough restful sleep! You might not think about it when you’re getting enough sleep, but have a look at your skin after a night spent tossing and turning, and you’ll see how important good sleep is for your complexion.
• Exercise! When you move your body and get your blood pumping, you’ll see the effects immediately in your skin (and get compliments for that healthy flush).
• Check in with your gut! A healthy balance in your gut really shows in your skin! A daily probiotic is a great way to support your skin from within.

Get to know the gut-skin axis

You might have heard of the gut-brain axis, but did you know there is a gut-skin axis as well? The gut-skin axis refers to the constant dialogue between your gut and your skin. The close connection between your gut and your skin mean that the state of your gut may have an outsized effect on the state of your skin. 

That’s why checking in with the way your skin looks and feels, can also be a good way to check in on the state of your gut. And when your skin isn’t looking its best, that could be a sign that the balance is off in your gut.

Make probiotics a part of your daily skin care routine

Skin care is a long game - you have to keep at it to reap the rewards down the line. Making probiotics part of your daily routine is a good way to support a balanced gut and enjoy a healthy, glowing complexion.

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