Microbiome and Acne: Discover the Hidden Link to Clearer Skin

Discover how your skin microbiome affects acne and what it means for clearer skin. The connection between microbiome and acne is more than skin-deep: shifts in microbial balance can influence inflammation, pore function, and oil production. Practical, science-backed tips can help you support a healthier skin microbiome and reduce breakouts—without resorting to harsh routines. By understanding the microbiome and acne interactions, you can tailor your skincare and diet for clearer skin. There’s a strong link between the gut microbiome and skin health via the gut-skin axis. When gut microbes are out of balance, systemic inflammation can rise and skin can react with breakouts. Smart testing and data can demystify this. InnerBuddies offers a white-label Gut Health Operating System that powers gut microbiome testing products. It includes a Gut Microbiome Health Index (0-100) based on an exclusive collaboration with EAFIT University in Colombia, a top 40 bacteria panel showing your abundances compared to a healthy cohort, and a categorized map of bacterial metabolic functions labeled as positive or negative, with your standing shown against healthy controls. Learn more about the tool on the InnerBuddies microbiome test. Practical steps you can implement today include prioritizing a diverse, fiber-rich diet, incorporating fermented foods in moderation, staying hydrated, and using a gentle skincare routine that preserves the skin barrier. A core benefit of InnerBuddies is personalized nutrition advice that uses your 3-day food diaries alongside stool data to tailor recommendations to your unique gut microbiome. This also extends to personalized probiotics and prebiotics advice that align with your skin goals. If you’re curious about ongoing guidance, you can explore a subscription to access ongoing insights via the InnerBuddies Gut Health Membership. Whether you’re researching Skin & Hair Health as a target group or building consumer tests, InnerBuddies offers a modular platform that scales from consumer products to B2B partnerships. The platform’s target group analyses help you zero in on pathways relevant to skin health, enabling you to apply insights to your products today. Businesses interested in white-labeling their own gut health offerings can learn more on the InnerBuddies B2B partner page.