Sensitive skin is often associated with rosacea or rosacea. In many cases, this is related to disturbances in the gut, such as Helicobacter pylori (HP) or SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth). in the stomach and small intestine. When these gut problems are addressed, we find that rosacea - especially redness and minor inflammation on the cheeks and cheekbones - often greatly reduces or disappears. The skin responds directly to the health of your gut. Read more about this in my blog.

Certain foods amplify inflammation and skin reactions. Dairy (cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese), fatty and fried foods, sauces and fatty meats are both histamine-rich as heavily digestible. Also, cold drinks on an empty stomach, such as a iced latte or iced matcha, greatly cool the digestive system and disrupt the digestive process. The result can be abdominal bloating, fatigue, fluid retention and troubled skin.

Sensitive skin does best with peace, warmth and digestibility. Choose three hot meals a day, rich in vegetables, supplemented with small amounts of brown rice, quinoa or buckwheat and light proteins such as red or yellow lentils. Use mild spices such as cumin, ginger, turmeric and black mustard seed and avoid spiciness. This way of eating, inspired by Eastern dietary principles, supports digestive fire - and you'll see that reflected in calmer, clearer skin.