Journal

Probiotics 101: Your Guide to Gut Health

Embracing The Rhythm of Rest

Understanding the microbiome

The term “microbiome” comes up a lot in the beauty and wellness industries these days, but how much do you really know about yours? The microbiome is a busy community of microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses within the human body, with a large part to play in keeping it running smoothly. This intricate ecosystem is especially influential in your gut, with an impact stretching all the way to your skin.

Skincare overload: How product overuse can break down the skin barrier

When it comes to skincare, it might feel as though the more products you manage to layer on your skin, the more impressive the results will be. But in the quest for healthy, balanced and beautiful skin, less can in fact be more. Slathering your skin with an array of products might seem tempting, but it can actually damage your skin's protective shield: the skin barrier.

The gut-skin axis: a breakdown

One key reason that YLW exists is our fascination with the phenomenon that is the gut-skin axis. If you imagine your body as an interconnected web where various systems communicate and influence each other, then the gut-skin axis is a connection worth knowing about. The intricate dialogue between your gastrointestinal tract (the gut) and your skin, it’s the reason why what you put into your body has such an impact on how your skin looks on the outside. It's more than just a coincidence that skin issues often accompany gut problems – there's a scientific explanation behind it.