Dermatologist on Your Gut Microbiome vs. your Skin Microbiome

The connection between our gut microbiome and our overall health has been discussed for many years! We know that probiotic rich foods like yogurt, kefir, and kombucha can help to diversify a healthy gut biome.

Our skin microbiome has only recently become a hot topic, with skincare brands launching which claim to contain "probiotic technologies" to promote skin health.

But, if skincare products are using probiotic strains proven to be healthy for the gut, will that actually make a difference in your skin health? Are the gut and skin microbiome really alike and would they benefit from the same things?

In this video, I share a quick recap of decades of my work surrounding the skin microbiome and its relationship to our gut microbiome. I'm also answering the question: how can you support your skin's healthy microbiome in three optimizing steps.

Here are links to my favorite microbiome-friendly skincare products:

[*Note:Some links mentioned above are affiliate, which means I earn a small commission if you buy a product from the specific link. Video is not sponsored.]

[andreatl]

So glad to hear this…stress reduction and protecting sleep is so important. Huberman Lab has a “sleep toolkit” that helps anchor circadian rhythm. 4-5 fruits/veggies a day is goal.

[chasehase]

Your skin micro biome and gut micro biome are connected. Healthy gut = healthy skin

[natalienetanya]

Amazing how lifestyle has such a big impact on skin health!

[natalienetanya]

I've recently heard that diversity of the microbiome occurs in people with skin disorders like acne, rosacea, eczema etc.

[gracieoffutt]

Please do a video on red light therapy

[carolinafine]

I’ve got bad jock itch. Never used to suffer with this. Whenever I eat refined carbs I can immediately feel itching and discomfort down there

[nroy]

Please could you make a video on how to balance your skin microbiome when you have developed skin disorders such as seborrheic dermatitis (malassezia + staph overgrowth) and rosacea (Demodex overgrowth)?

[wbae]

Just recently found this channel, love the material! Not sure if you’ve talked about this already in a video, trying to find a solid tinted moisturizer with SPF for my wife, she has the same skin tone as you. Thanks!

[thanhnuct]

Thanks you, its helpful. wish the God will bless you for sharing these good news

[dennisguilder]

Hi, I stumbled across your video after studying seborrheic dermatitis for about 6 years. Really struggling with it. Now this is really interesting and I’d love for you to weigh in. I had a horrible diet my whole life, even from youth to now at 28. Ate fast food at least once a day, then one day around 21 got persistent facial seborrheic dermatitis which will never go into remission. As I’ve studied gut health, I’ve wondered if that is the cause of my skin issues and if it’s usually the cause in most peoples skin issues aside from acne or cancer. I’ve also heard the etiology of seb derm can be Parkinson’s. Thyroid, gallbladder, hormones, etc. I do not think skin conditions are actually related to the skin, yet something that is coming from inside always but that is just my opinion. I’m pretty active, just always thought you could out work a bad diet.

[warrenthorpe]

Hi Dr Bowe. Thanks so much for your thoughts on this subject. Am super interested in hearing more. One question: I'm looking for a soap that is bug friendly. I'm using Mother Dirt now but wondering what you think of that product or any others you might recommend. Also, are essential oils based soaps harmful to skin bugs? I've seen conflicting info on that. Also interested in your thoughts on the skin's microbiome part in the immune system. I've read the skin bugs play an important part in defense. Thank you!

[angeliaregina]

Actually, Malasezzia folliculitis and bacteria are related to gut health? Please explain. I was diagnosed with Malasezzia folliculitis with secondary infection and they said the skin was blocked, how to deal with it

[stevealt]

Can a faulty skin biome cause rosacea type 1 and 2 (a common skin complaint) to worsen?

[endalkachewbeshir]

Thank you doctor u for ur help we love u sweetie

[jamesadams]

I don't believe this. Whitney, you look exactly like the Pleiadian woman who taught me how to create and modify auric fields during my astral excursions into the 5th dimension.