The science behind healing your skin microbiome using mindful   skin care ingredients

 

A Note from our Founder

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The surface of our skin houses unique communities of microbes. These microbe types vary depending on which area of the body you are considering.

Our facial skin barrier and microbiome (when healthy) aid in immune support, fight infections and prevent certain outside bacteria/viruses from entering our body. Our skin microbiome also controls inflammation. That is why when our skin is irritated it can become red. When we have inflammatory issues like acne, we tend to over-wash our face and add harsh ointments/spot treatments that strip the skin barrier of the good microbes that dwell there. In doing so our acne can become worse, more inflamed, and sometimes spread. Likewise, when we strip our skin of natural oils, we can become red/sore or extremely dry. When our skin barrier and microbiome aren't healthy it can be difficult for our skin to absorb products, or you may feel tightness or burning sensation after washing or applying skin care.

An unhealthy skin barrier and microbiome can lead to:

• stubborn acne

• premature aging

• lackluster skin

• extremely "sensitive" skin

How do we heal our skin barrier and replenish our microbiome?

The first step is removing all unnecessary skin care products and makeup from your routine. If your skin care products are not nourishing your skin, then they are doing the opposite: damaging your skin. Begin your routine with a moisturizing cleanser like our oil cleanser (don't freak out! this oil is good for your skin and will not clog your pores. Remember: like, dissolves like). In adding an oil cleanser to your routine, you will give your skin time to heal from the stripping skin care you were likely using prior to this all while deeply cleansing your skin of impurities. If you suffer from redness, tightness, flaky dry skin, or chaffing you will want to follow with our non-foaming cleanser. Contrary to how it sounds, you should apply it and not rinse it off. This will give your skin a boost of hydration and extra support during the regeneration process. Lastly, end your routine with a nourishing face oil. Our Renewing Face Oil is loaded with antioxidants, omega fatty acids, and vitamins! All of which our skin desperately needs to heal and maintain health. Like our oil cleanser, our face oil doesn't clog pores and is suitable for all skin types.

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Diet and gut health also contribute to skin microbiome health. Here are some of my favorite microbiome enriching foods:

Omega fatty acids (walnuts, chia seeds)

Pre and Pro Biotic foods (legumes, greek yogurt, kimchi, kombucha)

Foods rich in Vitamin E (avocados)

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Happy Skin Healing!

 

With Love,

Minuet