17/03/2026
Remember when your parents would say, "you are what you eat", well technically, they weren't wrong... 👇
Your gut and skin are closely connected through what’s known as the gut–skin axis. When your gut microbiome is balanced, your body can properly absorb key nutrients like zinc, omega-3s, and vitamins A, C and E, all essential for healthy, glowing skin.
But when the gut is out of balance, it can trigger inflammation throughout the body, which may show up on the skin as breakouts, dullness, redness, sensitivity, or conditions like acne and rosacea.
Supporting your gut health can make a real difference to your skin. Simple habits like eating fibre-rich foods, adding fermented foods (like kefir, kimchi or yogurt), staying hydrated, and reducing ultra-processed foods can help nourish your microbiome and support clearer, healthier skin from the inside out.
Or if you want to go that extra step, you can include probiotics supplements into your daily routine (we recommend - Chalé & Jen are your go-to gals for all things ANP!)
Because great skin isn’t just about what you put on your skin, it’s also about what you put in your body. All the topical products in the world won't solve problems such as acne and rosacea unless you start from within.
Book a skin consultation using the link in our bio to get started 🔗
Cypress Quay is proud to be the leading independent skin clinic in Manchester, find us just outside of MediaCity in Salford Quays 🐝
