Clear Skin Starts in the Gut: 5 Foods to Support the Gut-Skin Connection

If you’re breaking out more than usual this summer — especially around your jawline or before your period — your skin might be signaling gut issues. Yes, really.

Your gut and your skin are deeply connected. When your gut is inflamed or unbalanced, toxins and bacteria can sneak into your bloodstream, triggering skin flare-ups, redness, and hormonal acne. This is often referred to as the gut-skin axis, and it’s one of the most overlooked causes of adult breakouts, eczema, and even rosacea.

Think about it: If your digestion is off, if you’re bloated after meals, if you’re dealing with irregular bowel movements or have a history of antibiotic use — your gut is already sending you red flags. Your skin is just the loudest one.

Let’s talk about how to start healing from within.

Here are 5 skin-supporting foods to add to your summer meals:

One: Leafy Greens – Kale, spinach, and arugula are high in chlorophyll and antioxidants that help detox your liver and reduce inflammation that shows up in the skin.

Two: Wild Salmon – Full of omega-3 fatty acids, which help strengthen your skin barrier, reduce redness, and improve skin hydration.

Three: Kimchi or Sauerkraut – Fermented foods are natural probiotics. They support a balanced microbiome, which influences both digestion and skin clarity.

Four: Blueberries – These tiny fruits are packed with polyphenols, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that support your body’s response to skin stressors.

Five: Avocados – Rich in vitamin E and healthy fats that help repair and moisturize the skin from within.

Nutrition is a great starting point, but for faster and longer-lasting results, we recommend:

• The Gut + Skin Probiotic
• The Miracle Worker Magnesium
• The Gut Fix Testing: a functional medicine gut test that identifies imbalances, bacteria overgrowth, and other root causes that can affect your skin.

If you’re tired of covering up skin issues and want to fix them for good, your gut is the first place to start.

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