03/11/2025
Not all bacteria on your skin are bad. In fact, many are part of a healthy balance that keeps your complexion calm. But one tiny culprit, Cutibacterium acnes, can sometimes stir up trouble. It normally lives quietly in your hair follicles, yet certain strains can overgrow, spark inflammation, and turn into those pesky breakouts we know too well.
What Research Shows
🍀People with acne often have less diversity in their gut bacteria, meaning fewer good bacteria that fight inflammation.
🍀Some studies find a significant reduction in anti-inflammatory gut bacteria in people with acne, especially in men.
🍀Oral antibiotics, commonly prescribed for acne, can disrupt the gut microbiota and reduce good bacteria, possibly leading to long-term imbalances.
Probiotics have been shown to help restore this balance, improving both gut and skin health. Read how Probiotics Can Help Your Skin on my latest blog, just gone live.