Skin Barrier And Beyond
A licensed esthetician and certified gut health specialist’s take on skin health, from barrier repair to the gut–skin connection, inflammatory skin patterns, and comedone care. Honest, science-driven, and grounded in real clinical experience.
Skin Barrier And Beyond
Latest Episodes
Skin Microbiome vs Gut Microbiome: Why Treating One Won't Fix the Other
Most people treat "the microbiome" like it's one system. It's not.Your skin microbiome and your gut microbiome are two separate ecosystems, shaped by completely different inputs, and treating one won't automatically fix the other. In thi...
Is Your Elimination Diet Making Your Acne Worse?
You cut dairy, then gluten, then sugar, and you're still breaking out. In this episode, I explain why an elimination diet that never ends stops being a tool and starts being a stressor, and how that ongoing restriction can actually ...
Everyone Has Sensitive Skin Now. That Is Not Normal.
Sensitive skin is on the rise. But why?In this episode, we get into what is actually driving the global rise in skin reactivity and why most of what you have been told about it is wrong.
Why Antibiotics Don’t Fix Inflammatory Acne Long‑Term
Most people are told that “stronger” prescriptions will finally clear their skin, but antibiotics only touch one slice of inflammatory acne. In this episode, I break down why antibiotics are not enough for acne and why a root cause ...
Glow Myth: Why Drinking More Water Won’t Save Your Skin
You’ve been told to “just drink more water” for glowing, hydrated skin. But if that actually worked, your barrier wouldn’t still feel tight, flaky, or inflamed. In this episode, we break down the glow myth and unpack the real scienc...