Healing Acne May Start with Your Gut Barrier

The Sun-Skin Axis

In this episode we get into the dance between cortisol and melatonin, how far we've gotten away from being in balance with nature here, and how we can get back on track. Music by David Koltai. Radiant Roots Clear Skin Skool community is now open, so go check it out with a free 7 day trial!

Doors are open at Skool

Doors are now open at Skool under the title Radiant Roots Clear Skin. Today after a little long boarding practice session in the park (I'm getting so comfortable and having fun you guys!) I thought I'd share a little about what you can expect to find inside. I'm adding fresh content every month, and it's set up as a monthly subscription with yearly discount, but there is a 7 day free trial so check it out! P.S. Pardon the long pause, a dog came up to me to say hi for several seconds towards the end there and if I have to edit this it may never get posted! https://www.skool.com/radiant-roots-1611/about

Glycemic Index, Acne, Gummies, and Long Boarding

In this episode we unpack how the glycemic index of foods and meals you eat can trigger oily skin, an upstream trigger of the acne cascade that is rarely spoken of, but has a significant impact. Balanced meals aren't just for weight management and bodybuilding, they impact your skin! Tangents in this episode include references to fish oil gummy recipes you can find at rootdeepnutrition.com and how learning to longboard is healing my inner child that was wounded by growing up with acne. Enjoy! Musical segments provided by David Koltai.

Healing Acne May Start with Your Gut Barrier

The skin is the last thing your body will try and heal, so it can be a red flag that something is off in your body. In this episode of Radiant Roots Clear Skin, we explore the gut barrier. Your gut barrier is the barrier between you and the outside world. If it isn't functioning properly, you've got inflammation, malabsorption, and this can show up on your skin. We'll get in to situations where this can arise, nutrition to support its healing, and things to look out for that could be compromising your gut barrier health. Music by David Koltai.

BCMO1 a Hidden Root Cause for Acne

In this episode of Radiant Roots: Clear Skin, we go beneath the surface to explore one of the most overlooked root causes of acne: how your genes influence your ability to use vitamin A. I’m breaking down the science of nutrigenomics in a way that actually makes sense: what SNPs are, how they can impact your health, and why variations in the BCMO1 gene may affect how efficiently your body converts beta-carotene into active vitamin A (retinol). We’ll connect the dots between vitamin A and skin health, including how conventional acne treatments like topical retinoids and isotretinoin work, and why they can be both powerful and potentially risky. I also share my own experience with genetic testing and what it revealed about my vitamin A metabolism. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing everything right” but still struggling with your skin, this episode will help you understand why personalized nutrition matters, and how to start thinking about your skin from a root-cause, functional perspective. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of: • The difference between beta-carotene and retinol • How BCMO1 gene variants can impact conversion efficiency • Why vitamin A plays such a central role in acne • When more is not always better (and why caution matters with supplementation) 🎧 This episode also features original music by David Koltai, woven throughout to create a more immersive listening experience. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the podcast and explore more resources at Root Deep Nutrition and Wellness. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical or nutrition advice.