How Gut Health Could Be the Missing Piece in Your Acne Journey

Because clear skin doesn’t start and end with what you put on your face.

We’re big believers in skin rituals that feel good and do good — but even the most thoughtfully formulated serums need support from within. If your skin is still flaring up despite a solid routine, it might be time to look inward. Literally.

Yep, we’re talking about gut health.

The Gut–Skin Connection

Your gut and skin are surprisingly connected. It’s called the gut–skin axis, and it’s a communication superhighway between your digestive system and your skin barrier. When your gut is in balance, your skin often reflects that harmony. When it’s not — breakouts, inflammation and dullness can appear on the surface.

Here’s How It Works

When your gut microbiome (the ecosystem of good and bad bacteria in your digestive tract) is imbalanced, it can lead to:

• Systemic inflammation

• Hormonal disruptions

• Poor nutrient absorption

All of which play a role in triggering or worsening acne — especially the kind that hangs around your jawline, chin and cheeks.

Signs Your Gut Might Be Contributing to Acne

• You often feel bloated, gassy or sluggish after meals

• You’ve got food intolerances or sensitivities

• You’re frequently stressed or anxious

• Your acne flares up with sugar, dairy or alcohol

• Your skin isn’t improving with topical treatments alone

How to Support Your Gut (and Your Glow)

It’s not about perfection — it’s about small, sustainable changes that support your skin from the inside out.

• Load up on fibre from veggies, fruit, legumes and whole grains to feed your gut’s good bacteria

• Reduce ultra-processed foods and excess sugar, which can feed acne-triggering inflammation

• Include fermented foods like kefir, sauerkraut, yoghurt or kimchi to naturally support microbiome diversity

• Stay hydrated, always — your skin loves water as much as your gut

• Consider a high-quality probiotic, especially during or after antibiotics

• Manage stress, which directly impacts gut function and skin inflammation

Topical + Internal = Long-Term Results

At Sunshe, we create skin formulas designed to work with your body, not against it. Our serums are science-backed, barrier-supportive, and gentle enough for daily use — but they shine even brighter when paired with a lifestyle that supports whole-body health.

Because when your gut feels good, your skin usually follows.

Glow tip: Treat your skin like your ocean – clear, balanced, and thriving from the inside out.