Dealing With Uneven Skin Tone? Consider This A Possible Root Cause
Hint: It's not just about your skin care products.
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November 01, 2024
Beauty & Health Editor
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Hannah Frye is the Beauty & Health Editor at mindbodygreen. She has a B.S. in journalism and a minor in women’s, gender, and queer studies from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Hannah has written across lifestyle sections including beauty, women’s health, mental health, sustainability, social media trends, and more. She previously worked for Almost 30, a top-rated health and wellness podcast. In her current role, Hannah reports on the latest beauty trends and innovations, women’s health research, brain health news, and plenty more.
Image by Ángela Rober / Stocksy November 01, 2024 We carefully vet all products and services featured on mindbodygreen using our Our selections are never influenced by the commissions earned from our links. For example, board-certified integrative dermatologist Apple Bodemer, M.D., explains on this episode of the Clean Beauty School podcast that rosacea may actually start in the gut. Below, what research says about the possible link. 
The link between the gut and rosacea
"Rosacea is one condition that's very, very common and in my experience has the tightest connection with what is going on inside the gut," Bodemer says.
While we don't have enough data to specifically point out which gut bacteria are linked with rosacea symptoms and which aren't, we do have some current associations.
But still, poor gut health in general can certainly impact your skin health and trigger inflammation, given the gut-skin axis3 remains strong. The solution? Tend to your gut through a balanced diet.
So if you've been treating rosacea solely with topical remedies, consider paying extra attention to your gut health via fiber-rich and fermented foods. Below, a list of some tasty options to consider adding to your grocery list:
8 fiber-rich foods
8 fermented foods
You may also consider adding a probiotic or fiber supplement to your routine for even more support.
Above all else, be sure to consult a dermatologist if you're dealing with persistent rosacea. While gut inflammation may be one root cause, it's certainly not the only one, and you may need a multipronged approach.
Your dermatologist can also help you find skin care products that soothe inflammation and reduce uncomfortable symptoms.
The takeaway
Clinical studies and anecdotal reports have associated compromised gut health with rosacea, though more research is needed to confirm the specific mechanisms and bacteria at play. In the meantime, consider zooming out and looking at gut health from a wider lens, focusing on extending your daily menu to include more fiber-rich and fermented foods. For more skin health tips, tune in to the episode below!
