Stress and an unfavorable lifestyle also affect your intestinal health and a harmonious microbiome. A disharmonious intestinal microbiome can cause numerous problems - from digestive problems to food intolerances to skin problems, chronic inflammatory diseases or mental problems.
Both elevated testosterone levels and low estrogen levels can cause or worsen skin problems. For this reason, skin problems often occur after stopping hormonal contraception or in phases of life with low estrogen levels, z.B. Pregnancy and breastfeeding or in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.
Another factor influencing skin health is stress. The body reacts to ongoing internal and external stress by releasing stress hormones. Stress hormones increase the skin's sebum production.
Acne is always accompanied by a disturbed skin barrier. Here, due to the constant inflammation, the skin's ability to regenerate reaches its limits. This effect is intensified by care products that are not optimally adapted to the structure and needs of damaged skin.