Your Skin Is Talking—Here’s What Your Gut Might Be Saying

The Gut–Skin Connection: Why Clear Skin Starts in the Belly

You’ve probably tried it all—creams, serums, elimination diets, maybe even antibiotics. But if your breakouts, eczema, or rashes keep coming back no matter what you do, the root cause might not be on the surface at all.

It might be your gut.

Skin issues are often a reflection of what’s happening internally—specifically gut inflammation, microbial imbalance, and impaired detoxification. When your digestive system isn’t functioning properly, your skin is often the first place those internal struggles show up.

What’s Going On Beneath the Surface?

Dysbiosis
An overgrowth of inflammatory gut bacteria—like Streptococcus, Pseudomonas, or Staphylococcus aureus—can trigger systemic inflammation. This frequently presents as acne, eczema, or chronic hives. I offer GI testing to identify these patterns.

Candida Overgrowth
Excess yeast in the gut, especially Candida albicans, is a known driver of cystic acne (particularly around the chin and mouth), sugar cravings, fatigue, and brain fog. GI testing can help determine if this is playing a role in your symptoms.

Leaky Gut
Also known as intestinal permeability, leaky gut allows undigested food particles and toxins to leak into the bloodstream. This activates the immune system and can lead to skin flare-ups like eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea.

Food Sensitivities
Even nutritious foods—like eggs, nuts, or histamine-rich fruits—can provoke inflammation if your gut is compromised. Gluten, dairy, soy, and corn are among the most common triggers of skin-related immune reactions.

What You Can Do Right Now to Support Gut–Skin Healing

• Soothe the gut lining with bone broth, aloe vera juice, and well-cooked, easy-to-digest vegetables.

• Eliminate common triggers like gluten, dairy, sugar, and alcohol for a few weeks and observe how your skin responds.

• Test, don’t guess. GI microbiome testing and food sensitivity panels can uncover the root causes of your symptoms.

• Work with a practitioner who sees the whole picture.
  Skin issues are rarely just skin deep. I help clients identify and heal the underlying imbalances so they can finally get long-term results—from the inside out.

Ready to Stop Chasing Symptoms?

If you're tired of feeling like your skin is working against you, it’s time to dig deeper and listen to what your gut might be saying. Healing is absolutely possible—and it starts within.

Just hit reply and tell me what you’re struggling with. Or email me directly at nutritionalrestoration@gmail.com—a real human will respond!

Warmly,
Dr. Jennette Malsbury, PhD
Board-Certified Holistic Practitioner
Nutritional Restoration
Because healing starts from within.