As the colder weather arrives, many of us notice changes in our skin - dryness, dullness, and flare-ups of conditions like eczema or rosacea. While it’s easy to blame the drop in temperature, the root of these skin shifts often begins deeper: in the gut. Your gut and skin are intimately connected through what’s known as the gut–skin axis. A balanced gut microbiome produces short-chain fatty acids (such as butyrate) that reduce inflammation, strengthen the skin barrier, and support collagen...