As many of you know, I’m passionate about our light environment... especially in today’s world where we’re constantly surrounded by non-native EMFs, artificial lighting, and screens. But here’s something you might not realize: your gut health and skin health are both deeply connected to light.
Your gut microbes, hormones, and even your skin cells all follow a circadian rhythm... an internal clock written into every one of your cells. These clocks depend on natural cycles of light and darkness to function properly.
When we start our mornings with sunlight, we’re not just lifting our mood... we’re sending a signal to every cell in our body that it’s time to wake, digest, heal, and glow.
In contrast, when we spend most of our days indoors under artificial lighting and our nights scrolling under blue light, this delicate rhythm becomes disrupted. Over time, that imbalance can affect gut function, hormone balance, and even the skin’s ability to repair and regenerate.
Think of your skin as a reflection of your internal environment. When your gut and circadian rhythm are in sync, your skin naturally appears clearer, calmer, and more radiant.
Here are a few simple ways to nurture both your gut and your glow:
- Step outside within 10 minutes of sunrise -- Let morning light set your internal clock for the day.
- Eat your meals during daylight hours. Your gut digests best when your body knows it’s daytime.
- Dim the lights after sunset. Your skin and microbiome repair most effectively in darkness.
Our ancestors lived in tune with these rhythms instinctively. Reconnecting to them today is one of the most powerful and free ways to support lasting skin health, hormone balance, and overall vitality.
