If you’ve been stuck in the never-ending cycle of trying new skincare products, hoping this one will finally fix your skin—you’re not alone. I’ve been there too.
And here’s what I wish someone had told me years ago:
You can’t out-cream a stressed-out gut.
Seriously. Your skin is more than just your outer layer—it’s a window into what’s happening inside your body, especially your gut.
Let’s Get Real: Your Skin Isn’t Mad—Your Gut Is
Skin issues like acne, eczema, rosacea, and weird random rashes? They’re not surface problems. They’re usually your body’s way of waving a red flag, saying: “Hey… something deeper needs attention.”
And most of the time, that “something” is:
- Chronic inflammation
- Gut imbalances (too much of the bad bacteria, not enough of the good)
- Food sensitivities
- A liver that’s too overwhelmed to filter out toxins
So when your internal systems are backed up, where do those toxins go?
Yep—your skin.
Why Paleo? Because It Stops the Fire
The beauty of Paleo isn’t that it’s trendy—it’s that it gets rid of the stuff that inflames your gut and replaces it with food your body actually recognizes and uses to heal.
Here’s what it cuts:
- Seed oils (like canola or soybean)—huge inflammation triggers
- Refined sugar and ultra-processed carbs—spike insulin and mess with your hormones
- Gluten and, for some, dairy—can damage your gut lining and feed bad bacteria
- Additives, gums, chemicals—stuff your body wasn’t built to process
And here’s what it adds:
- Bone broth: rich in collagen and gut-healing amino acids
- Liver, egg yolks, grass-fed meats: loaded with skin-supporting nutrients like vitamin A, zinc, and B vitamins
- Wild-caught fish: omega-3s to calm inflammation
- Low-sugar fruits and roots: antioxidants that help your skin repair itself
Here’s the Truth: Skin Takes Time
I wish I could say this is a 3-day glow-up. It’s not.
Your skin is the last place your body detoxes through—after your liver, kidneys, and gut are all tapped out.
That means healing takes time. But it does happen.
For me (and so many others), within a few weeks of switching to Paleo:
- Breakouts calmed down
- My skin tone evened out
- That inflamed, irritated “hot face” feeling disappeared
- And eventually… I started getting compliments on my skin (a first)
Things That Might Still Be Causing Problems (Even on Paleo)
Even on a clean diet, some things can sneak in and slow healing:
- Nuts and nut butters → high in omega-6s, can trigger acne for some
- Coconut products → great for some, but comedogenic for others
- Too much honey or high-fructose fruit → can still spike insulin if your metabolism is sensitive
This is where you learn to listen to your body, not just the label.
Simple Supplements That Help
You don’t need supplements, but a few can speed things along:
- Collagen or bone broth daily
- Grass-fed liver capsules (especially if you don’t eat organ meats)
- Magnesium → supports detox, stress, and sleep
- A quality probiotic or fermented food if tolerated
But again—none of this works if you’re still eating the stuff that wrecked your gut in the first place.
Beauty Starts with Biology
We’re so used to treating skin like it’s separate from everything else. But it’s not.
It’s connected to your gut, your hormones, your stress levels, your sleep.
And when you give your body the right ingredients to heal from the inside out—your skin shows it.
So if you’re tired of wasting money on products and hiding behind concealer, maybe it’s time to start somewhere else.
Like your next grocery trip.
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