30/07/2025
You’ve removed everything from your diet… but your skin’s still not improving.
Does this sound familiar?
It’s frustrating and exhausting.
But it doesn’t always mean you’re doing something wrong.
It just means the answer might lie somewhere else.
1️⃣ Hormone imbalances
Increased androgens (like testosterone) can ramp up oil production in the skin - a key trigger for acne.
And hormone fluctuations during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy or menopause can often show up on your skin too.
2️⃣ Insulin resistance
Insulin resistance reduces levels of s*x hormone binding globulin (SHBG), which increases free testosterone in the body.
That means more oil production… and more breakouts.
Insulin resistance is also linked to inflammatory skin conditions like psoriasis.
3️⃣ Low vitamin D
Vitamin D regulates how skin cells grow, mature, and repair themselves.
It also modulates inflammation and supports skin oil (sebum) regulation.
Low levels are common in acne, eczema and psoriasis - especially in the winter months.
4️⃣ Gut infections & dysbiosis
Infections like H. pylori and SIBO can drive inflammation and skin flare-ups.
➡ Rosacea has been linked to both
➡ Eczema is associated with an overgrowth of Clostridia, E. coli, and Candida
➡ Psoriasis often presents with low Akkermansia and gut imbalance
5️⃣ Chronic stress
It disrupts the immune system, increases inflammation, and impacts gut health. It also makes rosacea and psoriasis flare-ups more intense, worsens eczema, and slows down skin healing.
And let’s not forget, having an ongoing skin condition is stress in itself. That stress then worsens the very symptoms you’re trying to manage.
Your skin is always responding to what’s going on inside the body.
If you feel like you’ve tried everything and nothing’s worked, maybe it’s time to dig a little deeper.
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