How can I support my microbiome? If you think you might have done some damage to your microbiome over the years, the good news is you can help support its function. Here's how:
1. Eat healthy and stay hydrated. Research shows that what you put in your mouth indeed influences your skin and skin microbiome in many ways.
2. Identify and remove trigger foods. For example, dairy and gluten are both associated with exacerbating a range of skin issues, including eczema and acne.
3. Take care of your gut. As we know that skin issues are influenced by the gut microbiome and gut health in general, I recommend taking a daily high-quality probiotic. Much research exists on the use of probiotics in supporting a healthy gut and therefore skin microbiome.
4. Minimise the use of hand sanitizers and soaps. There are many nontoxic natural beauty products you can try instead. HELLO Young Living (keep reading).
5. Work up a sweat a few times a week. If you're eating well, the sweat you produce is likely a fortifying prebiotic for the skin microbiome. Not to mention, working out leads to better skin health overall, as board-certified dermatologist Whitney Bowe, M.D., tells mbg, "When you exercise, you increase the blood flow to your skin, nourishing your skin with vital nutrients and oxygen."
6. Keep your stress levels in check. Just as elsewhere in the body, stress likely negatively influences what's happening with your skin. Find a stress management method that works best for you, such as yoga or meditation.
7. Try a topical probiotic. This is a new, growing area.
Notes from Kara Fitzgerald, N.D.Physician
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