Patryce Bak / Getty Images By India Espy-Jones ·Updated August 28, 2024
The gut is home to over 100 trillion bacteria––and they can all impact your skin. “The gut-skin axis refers to the bidirectional relationship between our gastrointestinal system and our skin,” HUM nutritionist Dr. Jennifer Martin-Biggers tells ESSENCE. While hormones, sebum, and bacteria are common culprits for zits, “poor gut health can lead to nutrient deficiencies that affect the skin’s
