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Gluten and Dry Skin: Understanding the Connection and Finding Relief

woman holding her stomach in pain because of gluten

In today’s world, there are countless food options available to us, but unfortunately, not every food option is suitable for everyone. Some individuals are unable to tolerate certain foods, and one of the most common food intolerances is gluten sensitivity. Most people associate gluten intolerance or celiac disease with digestive issues. However, recent studies have shown that gluten can also impact the health of your skin. Dryness, rashes, eczema, and psoriasis are just a few examples of the skin conditions that have been linked to gluten sensitivity. If you are struggling with dry skin or other skin issues and suspect gluten may be the culprit, you have come to the right place. In this blog post, we will explore the connection between gluten and dry skin, the symptoms to look out for, and how changes in your diet can improve skin health.

Dry skin

Dry skin is a common symptom of gluten sensitivity. A lack of moisture in the skin can lead to itchiness, redness, and even flaking or cracking. Moreover, gluten can trigger inflammation in your body, which can manifest itself on your skin. Other symptoms of gluten sensitivity:

  • bloating,
  • abdominal pain
  • brain fog
  • joint pain
  • mood changes
  • nausea
  •  exhaustion

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms along with dry skin, it is worth exploring if a gluten-free diet can improve your skin health.

When gluten causes blistering rashes

Another skin condition related to celiac disease is called dermatitis herpetiformis. It is a blistering skin rash that is usually found on the elbows, knees, and buttocks, and is a common symptom of gluten intolerance. Unfortunately, even those that do not suffer from celiac disease can suffer from this skin condition related to gluten intolerance. DH can be difficult to diagnose because it often looks similar to other skin conditions. If you experience blisters along with other symptoms of gluten intolerance, it’s important to speak to your doctor about the possibility of DH.

Gluten sensitivity and skin health

Gluten sensitivity and dry skin are also closely connected. Some people are sensitive to gluten, even if they do not have celiac disease. The difference between celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity is that people with celiac disease experience intestinal damage when they consume gluten. However, people with gluten sensitivity experience similar symptoms, including skin issues. If you suspect you may have gluten sensitivity, speak to your doctor and try a gluten-free diet for a few weeks to see if your symptoms improve.

Gluten and Dry Skin: Changes in your diet to improve skin health

If you know you have celiac disease or are gluten intolerant and are struggling with skin problems, it’s worth trying a gluten-free diet to see if it alleviates your symptoms. A gluten-free diet includes avoiding wheat, barley, and rye, which can be difficult since gluten is found in many products that we use daily, including bread, pasta, and cereal. However, many gluten-free alternatives are now available, and more and more restaurants and food shops are catering to people with gluten intolerance.

Foods for skin health

In addition to a gluten-free diet, there are other dietary changes you can make to improve the health of your skin. For example, eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, nuts, and seeds, can help reduce inflammation in the body, which is linked to skin issues. Additionally, reducing sugar and dairy intake can also improve skin health. In general, a diet rich in whole, unprocessed foods and low in sugar and processed foods can go a long way in promoting overall skin health.

Extra skincare tips for healthy skin

When making the choice to go completely gluten-free, it’s important to be cautious of commercially made gluten-free foods. These products often have extra fat or sugar, so it’s essential to carefully read ingredient labels.

In addition to watching your diet, it’s crucial to properly care for your skin to enhance its defenses against inflammation. We recommend our Anbiome skincare products for this purpose. Our products are not only gluten-free, but they also contain ingredients that effectively soothe inflammation and calm the skin. They also work to strengthen the outer layer of the skin, making it more resilient to various skin problems.

Our skincare products also provide hydration and promote healing, resulting in supple and healthy skin. They effectively reduce symptoms associated with eczema, psoriasis, flaking, itching, rashes, and other skin issues.

Choose Anbiome for gluten-free skincare that works wonders for your skin’s health and appearance.

Final note

Gluten sensitivity and celiac disease can have a significant impact on the health of your skin. Dryness, rashes, eczema, and psoriasis are just a few examples of the skin conditions that have been linked to gluten sensitivity. Studies have shown that switching to a gluten-free diet can lead to a marked improvement in skin conditions. While a gluten-free diet can be challenging, it can also bring considerable relief to people who experience skin issues as a result of consuming gluten. If you suspect that gluten may be impacting your skin health, consult with your doctor and try a gluten-free diet along with other dietary changes to improve your skin’s health. Remember, healthy skin starts from the inside out. Do not forget that our skin is the largest organ in our body, and taking good care of it should be a priority.

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Selma Durmo M. Pharm

“As far as I can remember I have always struggled with sensitive skin. The issues culminated in my mid-twenties when I started having rosacea flares and redness. My personal quest for effective, safe solutions took a professional turn, and I was given the opportunity to apply my (Pharma) background in developing a new skin friendly product line. My goal was to create something new, a clinically proven sustainable skincare brand. This science backed probiotic skincare derived technology is a product of years of research and innovation in personal care products. Metabiotics contain naturally produced hyaluronic acid, lactic acid, SMase, lipoteichoic acid, over 40 peptides and enzymes. All assigned with specific tasks for activating the skins native repair mechanisms.” 

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Following the principles of Clean Beauty, we have joined the dedicated stream of safe, non-toxic beauty enthusiasts.

Our products contain carefully selected hypoallergenic ingredients suitable for sensitive and reactive skin.

We’re committed to formulating with natural, organically-derived, and skin-friendly synthetics while excluding popular “good feeling” and potentially harmful compounds to provide the best skincare solutions.

“It is easy to get hooked on conventional products, with inviting perfumes and the instantly pleasant skin feeling. The sooner you understand that those sensations are short-lived the better! Choose Clean Beauty and allow the science backed ingredients time to work wonders on your skin.”

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Our products’ superiority has been proven in a controlled study on 50 volunteers where it was shown that four-week product use leads to a significant increase in skin moisture levels (39%), increased skin elasticity (50%), and a decrease in the appearance of wrinkles (23%).

Other beneficial effects include decrease in skin sensitivity, increase in skin cleanliness, evenness of the skin tone, decrease in acne formation.

This study serves as proof of the skin’s gradual return of its protective layer, integrity, and balance. All study results have been published in a peer reviewed journal as well as the full study report.

“Putting all science aside, we are most proud of our users’ testimonials. All tested volunteers claimed visible and tangible improvement in skin feel and appearance.”

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The greatest breakthrough discovery we stumbled upon is that skincare and cosmetics should not be sensational.

Personal care should be comprehensive, accessible, and efficient, just as all solutions that come from nature are.

We are often faced with labels such as anti aging skin care, organic skin care, natural skincare products, which lack the necessary explanation… What do these phrases actually mean?

“Grown tired of all the misleading, incomprehensive, irrelevant information used in the beauty industry we decided to stick to a no-nonsense approach. It is what it is, and skin care is not magic! It requires commitment, patience and understanding your skins’ needs.”

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We are dedicated to neutralizing our negative impact on the environment as much as possible and have joined the stream of sustainable skincare brands. We’re taking you on for the ride (we’ve even packed the goodies)!

To help minimize our carbon footprint, for every product order a tree will be planted thanks to our amazing planters at One Tree Planted. It’s estimated that a mature tree nullifies around 20lbs of CO2 a year.

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Technology

Today’s trends in skincare require the use of synthetic active ingredients which interact with the skin. Our approach is to distinguish natural alternatives, which mimic the skins native repair mechanism and are more efficient and ecologically sound.

Translating solutions from nature into industrial settings is hardly an easy task, but it’s one we enjoy undertaking.

We have screened 500+ different wild probiotic strains from the nature, to find the most powerful ones.

Special fermentation process was developed to harvest powerful molecules (HA, LTA, SMase, LA and 40 peptides).

Result is the composition of native signal components and molecules that keep the skin balanced, healthy and protected.