The gut has been getting a lot of attention lately; and more research is emerging about the gut-skin connection. There is a definite link between helping clients with their digestive health and how it impacts their skin. That’s one of the reasons I call skin our “magic mirror.” Skin is the largest organ of the body and because it’s right on the surface, it gives outer information about what’s happening inside.
A HEALTHY GUT
The human digestive tract contains a delicate balance of microorganisms known as the gut microbiome. Healthy bacteria (such as lactobacillus and bifidobacteria) help keep harmful bacteria in check as well as help protect against parasites or the development of an over growth of candida. It all starts at birth when exposure to our mother’s flora during birth sets the stage for a healthy gut microbiome. But over time, exposure to poor dietary habits, toxins, stress, infections, and certain medications negatively impact the gut microbiome.
Even if your clients don’t have digestive symptoms, there’s still a possibility they may have gut issues. If they have chronic skin problems, such as acne or eczema, those conditions can signal a skin microbiome imbalance. Sometimes it’s the first sign the body shows of a gut microbiome imbalance.
A healthy gut microbiome protects the gut lining, increases the body’s ability to absorb nutrients, and protects against harmful microorganisms – all of this affects healthy skin. Balancing the gut microbiome can help transform your clients’ skin from the inside out. Of course, what they put on their skin can also improve the quality of the skin on the outside.
Les Nouvelles Esthétiques & Spa
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