Why Probiotics?
Probiotic skincare supports the natural balance of good bacteria on your skin, enhancing its ability to protect and heal itself. Unlike traditional antibacterial skincare, which purges all bacteria and disrupts this balance, probiotic skincare nurtures a healthy skin environment for long-term skin benefits.
There are 1.5 trillion bacteria who call your skin home...
That means there are more bacteria on just YOUR skin than there are:
Seconds in a Decade
Stars in the Milky Way
Humans to Ever Exist
Why Do All These Bacteria Matter?
Ever heard of the skin barrier? It's your skin's protective layer that locks in moisture and keeps out pathogens and irritants. It is essential for strong and healthy skin. The uppermost layer (and first line of defense) is your microbiome (micro = tiny, biome = environment).
The microbiome is made up of over a thousand species of bacteria. These bacteria sometimes get a bad rap, but most of them are actually healthy or neutral, and their presence is critical for strong, resilient, balanced skin.
Probiotics Work With Your Skin
Reduce Inflamation
Probiotics have anti-inflammatory properties that soothe irritated skin and reduce redness, making them beneficial for conditions like acne and eczema.
Prevent Acne
Probiotics rebalance the skin's bacterial population, outcompeting acne-causing pathogens for nutrients and skin real estate.
Enhance Moisture
When you replenish your face's probiotic population, you heal your skin barrier, which is responsible for insulating moisture and improving skin hydration.
Prevent Early Aging
Probiotics support the skin’s ability to repair itself and combat oxidative stress, which reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of aging.
Think of It This Way...
(Probiotic) Family is Everything
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Prebiotics
Prebiotics are the nutrients that feed and support the growth of probiotics. They are non-digestible fibers and compounds found in various natural ingredients. The first step to rebalancing your microbiome is feeding the good guys you already have.
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Probiotics
Probiotics are the live beneficial bacteria. They help balance your skin microbiome by actively competing with pathogens for nutrients and space on your skin. The second step to rebalancing your microbiome is reintroducing friendly bacteria to defend your skin from pathogenic colonizers.
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Postbiotics
Postbiotics are the beneficial byproducts produced by probiotics. These include compounds like peptides and fatty acids that have powerful skin benefits and are critical for a healthy microbiome. The final step to rebalance is adding in these specific byproducts that are most known to benefit your skin.