Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Most of us sense a link between our gut and our skin, but just how strong is that connection?
In today's episode, I talk to Sophie Medlin, a leading dietitian who has spent nearly 20 years helping patients tackle problems like leaky gut, and heal their skin from within.
From acne and eczema to rosacea and midlife dryness, Sophie explains why your skincare routine might be failing because of what's happening in your microbiome and what to do about it, including through diet, probiotics, prebiotics and even postbiotics!
#guthealth #skinhealth
PRODUCTS MENTIONED BY SOPHIE:
You're Looking Well Skin Supplement - 20% off with code HONEST20 go.shopmy.us/p-39008631
Multibiotic Capsule from Inessa amzn.to/4bAyYdV
Holland and Barrett Triple Action Biotic (with kiwi enzymes) amzn.to/4sCwzFI
For Gut-Brain Axis - Heights Biotic+ tidd.ly/4b430qm
Follow Sophie: instagram.com/sophiedietitian
The Codeage Collagen Powder I Use go.shopmy.us/p-22356194
About Me
I’m Clare Johnston — a journalist in my 50s on a mission to share the best information and advice on how to age well, look and feel great for longer.
🛍️ Shop & Save on My Recommendations
MY SKINCARE ROUTINE → shopmy.us/collections/243245
WHAT I USE ON MY HAIR → shopmy.us/shop/collections/3595892
HEALTHY AGING TOOLS/SUPPLEMENTS I USE → shopmy.us/collections/408665
MY STYLE PICKS → shopmy.us/TheHonestChannel/my-style
BROWSE MY FULL SKIN, HEALTH & STYLE RECOMMENDATIONS shopmy.us/shop/TheHonestChannel
(I use affiliate links which means I earn a small commission on purchases made through my links but I will ALWAYS be HONEST about it).
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Overview
01:03 The link between gut and skin
03:16 Skin conditions with a stronger gut link
07:11 Dietary advice
09:28 Midlife skin conditions
14:44 Dairy
16:25 Gut microbiome and skin aging
20:17 Prebiotics and probiotics
25:44 Specific strains tha could help skin
32:03 What difference can supplements make?
35:22 Other probiotics Sophie recommends
Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice and should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice.
Most of us sense a link between our gut and our skin, but just how strong is that connection?
In today's episode, I talk to Sophie Medlin, a leading dietitian who has spent nearly 20 years helping patients tackle problems like leaky gut, and heal their skin from within.
From acne and eczema to rosacea and midlife dryness, Sophie explains why your skincare routine might be failing because of what's happening in your microbiome and what to do about it, including through diet, probiotics, prebiotics and even postbiotics!
#guthealth #skinhealth
PRODUCTS MENTIONED BY SOPHIE:
You're Looking Well Skin Supplement - 20% off with code HONEST20 go.shopmy.us/p-39008631
Multibiotic Capsule from Inessa amzn.to/4bAyYdV
Holland and Barrett Triple Action Biotic (with kiwi enzymes) amzn.to/4sCwzFI
For Gut-Brain Axis - Heights Biotic+ tidd.ly/4b430qm
Follow Sophie: instagram.com/sophiedietitian
The Codeage Collagen Powder I Use go.shopmy.us/p-22356194
About Me
I’m Clare Johnston — a journalist in my 50s on a mission to share the best information and advice on how to age well, look and feel great for longer.
🛍️ Shop & Save on My Recommendations
MY SKINCARE ROUTINE → shopmy.us/collections/243245
WHAT I USE ON MY HAIR → shopmy.us/shop/collections/3595892
HEALTHY AGING TOOLS/SUPPLEMENTS I USE → shopmy.us/collections/408665
MY STYLE PICKS → shopmy.us/TheHonestChannel/my-style
BROWSE MY FULL SKIN, HEALTH & STYLE RECOMMENDATIONS shopmy.us/shop/TheHonestChannel
(I use affiliate links which means I earn a small commission on purchases made through my links but I will ALWAYS be HONEST about it).
✅ Subscribe & Join
Subscribe for new weekly episodes → youtube.com/thehonestchannel
Join The Honest Channel for perks and extra content → youtube.com/channel/UC4qU47VfUwFLDzolJEczYCA/join
📖 Read More
Articles & insights from me → http://www.honest.scot
Sign up for my monthly newsletter → https://mailchi.mp/honest/the-honest-channel-newsletter
I'm an author too! Read my work here shopmy.us/TheHonestChannel/books-i've-written!
🎧 Listen on the go with YouTube Music music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwJwOmOzK8TCgwdxtIqoamTih3Aoi9BTk
CHAPTERS
00:00 Overview
01:03 The link between gut and skin
03:16 Skin conditions with a stronger gut link
07:11 Dietary advice
09:28 Midlife skin conditions
14:44 Dairy
16:25 Gut microbiome and skin aging
20:17 Prebiotics and probiotics
25:44 Specific strains tha could help skin
32:03 What difference can supplements make?
35:22 Other probiotics Sophie recommends
Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice and should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice.
