Mr Oli Curwen analyses the prospective relationship between the gut-skin barrier
In 2026, interest in biohacking, evidence-based healthy ageing strategies and skin health optimisation has increased.¹ This reflects a shift away from immediate progression to injectable interventions. Practitioners are therefore facing a greater demand to understand and explain the pathophysiology of common skin complaints, as well as to suggest treatments beyond what is on the clinic shelf, from lifestyle changes to food supplement advice.²
This article addresses the developing correlation between the gut and the skin, noting that while evidence is still emerging, practitioners can offer a deeper understanding of the underlying reasons behind skin behaviour.
Introducing the gut-skin axis
The gut-skin axis is a term used to describe the bi-directional relationship between skin health and the gut microbiome, the environment within the gastrointestinal tract that includes gut flora…
