What If the Secret to Glowing Skin Starts Inside?

We all love our skincare routines—cleansers, serums, masks—but what if your best skincare product is actually your gut, your hormones, or your blood sugar balance?

Let us introduce you to a powerful concept: Hering’s Law of Cure. It’s an old yet eye-opening idea that explains how real healing happens in the body:
- From the inside out.
- From vital organs to the skin.
- And in reverse order of symptoms.

What does that mean for you? That skin problems might actually be signs of deeper imbalances—and when you start to support your health from within, your skin naturally follows.

 The Gut–Skin Connection

Your gut does more than digest food—it regulates your immune system, absorbs nutrients, and keeps inflammation under control. When it’s out of balance (something called dysbiosis), your skin often lets you know through acne, rosacea, eczema, or psoriasis.

What you can do:

• Eat real, whole foods. Cut back on processed snacks, refined sugar, and trigger foods.

• Add probiotics (for good bacteria) and prebiotics (to feed them).

• Try digestive enzymes if you notice bloating or food sensitivities.

• Keep a food journal to identify hidden sensitivities.

• Manage stress—your gut feels it too.

 Blood Sugar, Insulin, and Your Skin

Spikes in blood sugar and long-term insulin resistance can create inflammation in the body. And yes, that includes your skin! It can lead to premature aging, wrinkles, and even acne.

What helps:

• Focus on low-glycemic foods: fiber, healthy fats, and protein.

• Skip sugary drinks and processed carbs.

• Move your body daily—exercise improves insulin sensitivity.

• Reduce stress and get good sleep—they both affect blood sugar.

• Consider supplements like chromium, zinc, or B vitamins (talk to your doctor first!).

♀️ Hormones, Stress & Skin – A Delicate Balance

When your adrenals (stress response) and thyroid (metabolism and energy) are out of balance, your skin pays the price.

Too much cortisol from chronic stress? You may notice breakouts, dull skin, or slow healing.
Low thyroid function? Expect dryness, hair thinning, or skin sensitivity.

What you can do:

• Prioritize stress relief: walks in nature, breathwork, or creative time.

• Look into adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha or holy basil.

• Eat foods rich in iodine, zinc, selenium, vitamin D and C.

• Get solid, restorative sleep.

 The Bottom Line

Your skin is a reflection of your inner world.
Topical products are amazing—but when you pair them with a holistic, internal approach, you unlock the potential for true, lasting skin transformation.

Take care of your gut, hormones, and blood sugar, and your skin will thank you—glow and all.

By Benjamin Knight Fuchs, R.Ph.