The Hidden Link Between Your Gut and Post-Acne Healing

Did you know that there is actually a link between the balance of your gut microbiome and the rate at which your post acne dark marks and blemishes fade? There is, in fact, a very deep connection between our skin & skin barrier function and our digestive system. So if your post-acne marks linger for months, it might be your microbiome.

When our gut is inflamed or imbalanced, it releases cytokines. These then travel through our bloodstream and activate melanocytes (these are the cells responsible for the pigment in our skin). This is why some people get dark, stubborn post-acne marks while others don’t.

Now don’t fret, our gut health is something that we can improve ever so easily! Firstly diet wise, we of course want to be eating plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts, healthy fats and quality meats. We can also add in fermented foods like kimchi, pickles, saurkraut and yogurt.

On the supplement side of things, there are compounds that can deliver so SO many benefits to our gut and skin.

• Probiotics help to restore balanced microbial signalling, reducing inflammation that darkens marks.
• Amla Fruit and Vitamin C work from within to help strengthen collagen repair, so that dark marks fade faster.
• Grapeseed Extract uses its antioxidant properties to help reduce oxidative stress, which, when high, can slow pigment breakdown.
• Zinc and White Willow Bark are so beneficial in helping to reduce inflammatory acne and prevent deep red & purple marks from forming.

Essentially, when the gut is calm and balanced, breakouts not only heal smoothly and faster, but they heal with far less discoloration.

The Perfect Skin Kit is a great option to incorporate here as it targets all 3 angles here. It supports and improves the gut health, it helps with preventing and alleviating the acne breakouts, and it assists with fading any post acne marks.

Try the Kit out for yourself and experience the clear skin results!

Talk soon,

K xx