THE SECRET TO GLOWING SKIN
Here's what a balanced microbiome does for you
When we talk about proper facial care, we often talk about ingredients and the importance of hydration, care and protection against external damage. But a crucial aspect for radiant skin sometimes remains underexposed: your skin's microbiome. In this blog, the Skins Experts will tell you all about that and also how to keep your skin in top condition.
The different layers of your skin
Your skin is made up of several layers. The epidermis, or top layer of your skin, is the skin that envelops your body. Its function is to protect you from environmental factors and regulates the skin's moisture loss. The second layer, the dermis, provides support to the skin through a network of collagen and elastin, which provide firmness and elasticity. This layer also contains your hair follicles, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerve endings. Finally, the hypodermis. Located deepest under the skin and connecting the skin to underlying structures such as muscles and bones, this layer consists mainly of fatty tissue and contains larger blood vessels and nerves than the dermis. Skincare conditions, stimulates the production of new cells and protects the skin. But what do you know about your skin's microbiome?
Life on your skin
Your skin's microbiome consists of billions of living microorganisms, including bacteria and microbes, that live on and in your skin. It may sound a bit strange, but these microscopic cells play a crucial role in protecting against pathogens, maintaining the skin barrier and regulating your immune system. A balanced microbiome is therefore essential for maintaining good skin condition and radiant skin.
By creating an ideal living environment for your skin, you allow the skin's processes, such as cell renewal, to run more smoothly. A balanced microbiome also protects against skin conditions that can cause acne, eczema and psoriasis, for example. When your microbiome is out of balance, it can lead to increased sensitivity, dry skin and inflammation. Supporting your skin's natural flora can reduce and sometimes even prevent these problems, so your skin always looks its best.
The new role of skincare
The increasing focus on the microbiome in skincare reflects a shift in how we think about skin health and beauty today. Whereas previously we were mainly concerned with prevention and external skin care, we are now increasingly looking at our overall well-being. Also, more and more scientific studies are appearing that underline the importance of a good microbiome, which has led to a revolutionary approach to skincare. Of course, this did not go unnoticed by several cosmetics brands, and we are seeing more and more consideration being given to this important layer of the skin when creating skincare and innovative formulas.
Skincare that works with the skin, not for it
Perhaps you are already familiar with Cultured. A British cosmetics brand that specialises not in 'just' skincare, but in 'biomecare' - which is supported by microbiome science. Cultured's products work not only on, but especially with the skin and are the solution when your skin is out of balance, for example due to hormonal fluctuations or acne. By taking care of the microbiome, supporting the skin barrier and optimising skin function, the skin is enabled to look its best. Rich in active ingredients such as prebiotics, postbiotics and ferments, the products deliver remarkable, clinically proven results. Thus Cultured, which is also B Corp-certified, aims to take care of your skin in a revolutionary new way with their vegan products.
The future of skincare
The skin's microbiome is an essential part of our overall skin health and beauty. By making careful choices in your skincare routine and using products that care for and protect the microbiome, you can lay the foundation for radiant skin. Our Skins Experts are sure that this is just the beginning of a revolution, where the science of the microbiome shows us new paths to beauty that goes as deep as our skin.
Want to know more about Cultured, the microbiome or which products are right for you? Then contact our online Skins Experts.