Hitting the spot

Probiotics, pH balance and an innovative laser could hold the key to clearer skin.

With fresh insights leading to new options, treatment for adult acne and hormonal breakouts isn’t what it used to be. Dermatologist and nutritionist Dr Thivi Maruthappu favours a holistic approach, recommending an anti-inflammatory Mediterranean-style diet alongside medications and topical skincare. ‘This way of eating is the best way to your support your gut microbiome,’ she says, adding, ‘We know that in some people with acne there’s an imbalance.’ The studies are small, and there aren’t many of them, but according to Dr Maruthappu, ‘When our microbiome is out of sync, there’s more inflammation, so this might be a piece of the puzzle with acne.’ Which begs the question of whether a targeted probiotic supplement could help. Advanced Nutrition Programme is ahead of the curve with its Skin Clear Biome, containing three bacteria,…

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Red UK (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2023

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