What causes constipation, and how is it tied to your skin?
The mostcommon causes of constipationinclude lifestyle choices such as a low-fiber diet and not enough water or exercise.
Many acne patients have many issues with their gut and motility.
This affects bile production, which can inhibit the motility of the large intestine, leading to constipation.
Another overlooked cause of constipation is an imbalancedmicrobiome, which is very common when acne is present.
Why is constipation so bad forhormonalacne?
Hormonal acne is often the result of an imbalance betweenestrogenandprogesteronelevels, and very often estrogen is the dominant hormone.
The goal of healing hormonal acne is to balance these hormones, and constipation can make this incredibly difficult.
Practices that promote daily BMs and clear skin.
A few tips to help you keep regular: