Meet the Experts
Keep reading to learn more on the relationship between your skin and your gut.
What is the Gut-Skin Axis?
Both Oates and Snyder note that many of us don’t really think about our guts on the daily.
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The gut isn’t just one thingit’s a complex colony.
When it comes to skin health, more and more studies are linking good skin to a healthy gut.
Scientists have found links between gut health and skin issues such as eczema, rosacea, and acne.
“The skin is a great barometer of what is going on inside the body.
Other times, the connection between our gut and our skin complaint can be more difficult to spot.
What are Probiotics?
Probiotics are live bacteria that is ingested to help restore and balance an out of whack gut microbiome.
“This increases their bioavailability, making nutrients easier to absorb while creating a natural, broad-spectrum probiotic.
We also boost our fermented bases with medicinal herbs and nutrients for accelerated results.”
Snyder believes in the power of SBO [soil-based organism] probiotics.
Some are best taken first thing on an empty stomach, while others are better consumed with food.
What are Pre and Postbiotics?
“These compounds are retained even after their parent cells (probiotics) are no longer alive.
How Long Does It Take for Probiotics to Affect the Skin?
Just as probiotics aren’t one size fits all, neither are the results.
“Im all about looking at wellness from a holistic level.
What About Topical Probiotics?
While Snyder is open to topical probiotics, she believes she believes an inside-out approach is key.
She leans on ingredients like Vitamin C, algaes andargan oilinSolluna’s skincare line-up.
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