Hello Beautiful,
Here's a new day and a new message dedicated to your skin's radiance.
You’ve likely heard the term “leaky gut”…
But have you ever heard of leaky skin?
This lesser-known but incredibly important concept is something I want every woman 40+ to understand. Because it could be silently contributing to everything from dryness and sensitivity to inflammation, redness, and even premature aging.
Let me gently guide you through what it means, how it shows up in our skin, and how we can absolutely take control.
What Is “Leaky Skin”?
It’s a simple way of describing a weakened skin barrier – where your skin can no longer protect itself from environmental stressors, pathogens, or water loss.
And guess what holds the key to a strong barrier?
Your skin’s microbiome! The living ecosystem of beneficial microorganisms (also called skin flora or microbiota) that keeps your skin healthy, hydrated, and inflammation-free.
And if that microbiome becomes imbalanced?
Inflammation takes over, collagen breaks down faster, and signs of aging accelerate. It’s all part of a process scientists call “inflammaging.”
Here’s How It Happens.
Chronic low-grade inflammation can be triggered by many factors that you are already familiar with, yet here they are one time more for a deeper understanding and a more vivid picturing.
• UV rays, pollution, wind
• Poor diet, stress, lack of sleep
• Over-cleansing, over-exfoliating
• Skin conditions like rosacea, eczema, or acne
• Using skincare that’s not aligned with your skin
All of these weaken your barrier and your glow.
Your Skin’s Microbiome Is Your First Line of Defense. And it needs daily support to thrive.
That’s why I recommend products that are formulated specifically to support the skin’s microbiota. These are the tools that help your skin reset, rebuild its strength, and calm inflammation naturally.
Here are two skin microbiome heroes I love.
