11 Jul Leaky Gut, Leaky Face—Is That a Thing?
Yes. And here’s what your skin is trying to tell you.
Real Talk with Stephanie
I used to think gut health was just about bloating, food sensitivities, or the occasional bathroom emergency. You know, those charming symptoms we quietly suffer through.
But here’s what no one told me:
My gut was also why I looked more tired than I felt. It was why my skin didn’t bounce back, why I had puffiness and breakouts, and why—despite investing in good skincare—I still didn’t feel like I was glowing.
Turns out, glow doesn’t start on the surface. It starts in your gut.
And if your gut is inflamed, your skin’s going to tell the world.
So What Is Leaky Gut?
In functional medicine, we talk about intestinal permeability—aka “leaky gut.” It means that the protective lining in your intestines is no longer sealed like it should be. Tiny openings allow food particles, toxins, and bacteria to “leak” into the bloodstream.
This sets off a full-body alarm system: your immune system goes into attack mode.
And guess what gets caught in the crossfire?
Your skin.
How It Shows Up On Your Face
You may be surprised to learn that gut dysfunction can directly lead to:
- Acne or rosacea flares
- Chronic puffiness or under-eye bags
- Eczema or dry, irritated skin
- Poor skin healing and collagen breakdown
- Premature aging and volume loss
In clinic, I call this the inflammatory face—a visible result of what’s happening below the surface.
And here’s the kicker: if you only treat the skin without calming the gut, the cycle just keeps repeating.
What We Actually Do About It
This month at SOAR Wellness, we’re highlighting The Gut Glow Protocol—a targeted, inside-out plan that calms the gut and revives the skin. It’s a teaser version of our full gut repair protocols, meant to give patients a clear and effective starting point.
The Gut Glow Protocol (Teaser)
Step 1: Calm the Inflammation
BPC-157 (Evexipel Nutraceutical)
- A healing peptide shown to reduce gut permeability and modulate inflammatory cytokines
- Bonus: also supports skin regeneration
📦 Available in-office only
Step 2: Restore the Microbiome
Active Probiotic (Evexipel)
- A multi-strain probiotic for daily support of gut-skin axis function
📦 Available in-office only
Step 3: Repair the Gut Lining
GI Support Options (via our Fullscript online store)
- L-Glutamine, Zinc Carnosine, Aloe/DGL
- Want a Personalized treatment? Book a Functional Health Appointment in our app
🛒 [https://soar-wellness@repeatmd.app/]
Step 4: Treat the Surface
PRF Microneedling Facial
- Collagen-stimulating, summer-safe, and inflammation-reducing
📲 Available in the SOAR app
Want to go deeper? Ask about our full root-cause gut healing protocols in clinic.
Bonus: July Giveaway 🎁
From July 11 to August 11 refer someone to the SOAR Wellness app and you’ll both be entered to win 50 units of Daxxify.
✅ Your referral must sign up and list your name
✅ Both of you must follow @soarwellness on Instagram
📲 Sign up here: https://soar-wellness@repeatmd.app
Winners will be announced via Instagram after the contest ends.
Final Thoughts
If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of reactive skincare—trying every new product or treatment but still not getting lasting results—maybe your skin isn’t the problem.
Maybe your gut is just trying to get your attention.
Ready to glow from the inside out? Ask about our Gut Glow Protocol during your next visit or grab it now in the SOAR Wellness app.
Because beauty isn’t just skin-deep. And healing… should be functional.