Pre & probiotic beauty: bacteria for a healthier skin microbiome

OM FOR THE SKIN

Did you know that 100,000 billion different microorganisms live on the surface of your skin?! That’s 500 different bacterial species and 1 million bacteria per cm². Don’t worry, they come in peace, but if you mess with them, the results won’t be pretty.

Dr. Bertha Baum, a Florida based board-certified dermatologist weighs in on Pre & Probiotics for better skin health:

It’s important to understand that the skin flora is essential to protect the skin and works to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria fungus and viruses. Also, the concentration and type of organisms that each individual has varies between people and even based on body area. The combination of prebiotic and probiotic protects our skin immunity and keeps our skin barrier intact and healthy. I believe this is the future in skin care and we are just at the beginning of it.

Dr. Bertha Baum, a US-based board-certified Dermatologist and Cosmetic Surgeon

The Baddies

Problems occur when the microbiome is exposed to UV rays, pollution, and even stress on a daily basis. These factors can threaten the delicate balance of the microbiome, resulting in dysbiosis - the altering of skin’s normal pH, the creation of pro-inflammatory states, and ultimately the disruption of the barrier function of the skin.

Pre & Probiotics For A More Balanced Microbiome

Pre & probiotics are part of the core level of The Perfect Formula Pyramid, developed by Swissline. The good news? Skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, rosacea and others can be positively affected by pre & probiotics. Swissline's Global Brand Director Custodio D'Avo shares his thoughts about embracing these good bacteria on his YouTube channel The Age Traveller:

We have over 500 different identified strains of bacteria alone. The beauty of this microbiome is to create an interface between the skin and the environment which can have many benefits and is actually essential for our survival. Without this bacteria which lives on our skin and in our body, we would be less healthy than we are now. 

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Help Is On the Way!

Swissline’s Essential Serum combines prebiotics and probiotics together with Madecassoside, and ATP to create the ultimate skincare maintenance product placing equal weight on the health and beauty of the skin. Our Essential Serum formulation works to encourage a more rich and diverse microbial community within your skin i.e., regulating inflammation, supporting your skin metabolism and barrier function leading to happier, healthier, more nurtured skin!