We now know that there is a link between the stomach, in particular our microbiota, and the skin. Indeed, research tends to demonstrate the influence of diet on the composition of our microbiota and the appearance of our skin. What if we were a little more interested in beauty in to bring out beauty out?
How does stomach health influence the appearance of the skin?
Certain risk factors will have the effect of disrupting the proper functioning of our body, and more precisely of our stomach. The first ? It's probably about food. Over-industrialized, filled with additives and pesticides, too loaded with sugar and bad lipids, etc. These considerable changes in our diet over the past few decades have clearly contributed to the imbalance of the microbiota which affects the population, to greater or lesser degrees. Researchers have recently highlighted the existence of an intestinal microbiota-cutaneous microbiota axis. These two flora are closely linked and when one is doing poorly, it inevitably has repercussions on the other.
In addition, it is a chain reaction, since this imbalance, called dysbiosis, is one of the first causes of intestinal porosity. We have already discussed this subject in more detail in the article “ What is intestinal porosity? ”. This is a condition of the intestinal barrier which becomes too permeable and allows foreign substances and toxins to pass through and then pass throughout the body. These two phenomena result in inflammation and transport of toxins, which can, among other things, affect the skin, thus causing all kinds of damage to it: excess impurities, loss of flexibility, degraded skin texture, dryness. , dull and devitalized skin…
In other cases, the damage is even more serious with the appearance of acne, eczema, psoriasis, etc.
We must always keep in mind that the skin is an emunctory organ, responsible for eliminating waste, and its appearance is therefore regulated by the overload of toxins. This is why it is essential to promote well-being inside, to shine outside.
Some tips for taking care of your skin from the inside out:
#1 – Supplement with probiotics
We know that risk factors for dysbiosis are omnipresent in our current lifestyles and increasingly difficult to avoid. This is why probiotic supplementation remains the preferred method to overcome this problem. By restoring order in the intestinal microbiota, we also restore order in the skin microbiota which is intrinsically linked to it, and we reduce the phenomena of inflammation.
The essential probiotics brings together 8 strains and 28 billion CFU, to stock up on good bacteria, strengthen your microbiota and thus relieve many symptoms including those of the skin. We have completely redesigned the production chain to ensure the freshness of our microorganisms, manufactured in France, until their consumption.
#2 – Consume prebiotics
To maximize the actions of probiotics , nothing better than prebiotics! These are fibers, which, in addition to contributing to intestinal comfort, help bacteria to develop and provide the maximum possible benefits. It is found in many foods rich in fiber: banana, raspberries, carrots, radishes, artichoke, leeks, garlic, onions, wheat, barley, rye, chia seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, pistachios, etc. They also help to maximize the chances that microorganisms arrive in numbers at their destination, in the intestines, and especially in the colon. Remember that fiber intake recommendations are around 25 to 30 g per day.
#3 – Have a healthy diet in general
If fruits and vegetables make the skin glow from the inside, thanks to the numerous fibers, micronutrients and antioxidants they contain, other foods promote skin problems. This is the case for foods rich in sugar, which stimulate the production of sebum and therefore the appearance of imperfections. Excessive salt consumption is also detrimental to the beauty of the skin, since it dries the skin and makes it dull. Finally, we will also avoid foods that are too rich in fat if we want to get rid of oily skin.
#4 – Drink enough water
We often hydrate our skin using creams of all kinds, but hydrating the skin also (and above all) requires hydrating the entire body. In fact, 30% of our water reserves are found in our skin cells, so we don't forget to drink enough during the day, i.e. at least 2 liters daily.
Cosmetics to make your skin glow is a good initiative, but remember to preserve it from the inside as well!
Sources:
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