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EPISODE · Oct 21, 2025 · 19 MIN

Why Your Breakouts Start in your Belly

from The Functional Aesthetician · host Samantha Dench

Did you know your skin and gut are constantly communicating? From bloating to breakouts, your body is sending signals. Learn how the gut-skin axis connects digestion and skin health, and how to reduce inflammation for clear, healthier skin.In this episode, we dive deep into the gut-skin axis, the powerful connection between gut health, digestion, and skin inflammation. You’ll learn how an imbalanced gut microbiome can trigger acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin conditions, and how addressing your gut health can transform your skin from the inside out.We’ll explore what happens when the gut barrier and skin barrier are compromised, the role of inflammatory foods, and why functional gut testing can uncover the root cause of chronic skin issues. Whether you struggle with bloating, breakouts, or gut discomfort, this episode will help you understand your body’s signals and take the first steps toward real healing.If you’ve ever wondered why topical treatments alone don’t solve your skin issues, this episode will change the way you look at your skin forever.In this Episode, You’ll Learn:How the gut-skin axis links digestion, inflammation, and skin healthThe role of the microbiome in both gut and skin balanceSigns your gut is inflamed and how that shows up on your skinThe difference between IBS, IBD, and dysbiosisHow diet, lifestyle, and stress impact your gut-skin connectionWhy gut testing can be the missing piece in your skin healing journeyResources Mentioned: PubMed: Gut–Skin Axis: Current Knowledge of the Interrelationship between Microbial Dysbiosis and Skin Conditions: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7916842/PubMed: The gut-skin axis: a bi-directional, microbiota-driven relationship with therapeutic potential: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40050613/#:~:text=Abstract.%20This%20review%20explores%20the%20emerging%20term,tract%20under%20both%20homeostatic%20and%20disease%20conditions.Rupa Health - The Gut Microbiome: https://www.rupahealth.com/post/the-gut-microbiome-a-key-player-in-chronic-disease-managementGut-Skin Axis Blog: https://www.skindeepil.com/blog/healthy-skin-starts-from-within/Connect with me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/skindeepil

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Did you know your skin and gut are constantly communicating? From bloating to breakouts, your body is sending signals. Learn how the gut-skin axis connects digestion and skin health, and how to reduce inflammation for clear, healthier skin. In this episode, we dive deep into the gut-skin axis, the powerful connection between gut health, digestion, and skin inflammation. You’ll learn how an imbalanced gut microbiome can trigger acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin conditions,...

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