Three professionals explore why the gut-skin axis deserves a place in aesthetic practice
The gut microbiome is now recognised as a fundamental regulator of human physiology, with wide-ranging effects on immunity, inflammation and tissue repair.1 Far beyond its role in digestion, the gut microbiome is a dynamic ecosystem that influences systemic health through immune modulation, metabolic signalling and cross-talk with the nervous and endocrine systems.2,3 Its impact extends directly to the skin, where microbial balance helps determine barrier integrity, inflammatory responses and resilience to environmental stressors.4
For aesthetic practitioners, this raises an important consideration: supporting gut health may not only improve skin quality but could also enhance outcomes from clinical interventions. We talk to three professionals to get their perspectives on how this can be achieved successfully.
Understanding the gut microbiome
The gut microbiome comprises trillions of microbes – including bacteria and fungi – that vastly outnumber human cells.5,6 Aesthetic practitioner Dr Mayoni Gooneratne describes it as, “Really like an…
