Right now, on the surface of your skin, your skin’s microbiome is alive and working its magic. Your microbiome is made up of all kinds of microscopic organisms, including bacteria and fungi. There are billions of these microorganisms in your skin’s microbiome! But don’t worry, all that bacteria that’s part of your skin microbiome is supposed to be there. Though it may be hard to believe, good bacteria isnecessary for glowing, clear skin. These microorganisms are there to help protect your skin from all kinds of environmental stressors and pathogens, including intrusive bacteria that can upset the balance of your skin, causing blemishes. What can you do to give your microbiome the advantage? It’s easier than you might think. You may be doing at least one of these three things already!
Use Skincare Products That Give Back to Your Microbiome
There are a lot of skincare products that can disrupt the microorganisms that call your skin home. These are products like antibacterial soaps, harsh exfoliants, and other harsh cleansers and chemicals. Thankfully, plenty of products can cleanse your face while not disrupting this ecosystem. Instead, they can help it flourish.
Look for products with prebiotics and postbiotics. Prebiotics are ingredients that can give your microbiome the fuel it needs to continue functioning at its best to protect your skin. Postbiotics are the “output” of the live bacteria (probiotics) and fungi that lives on your skin. Postbiotics can be especially nourishing for your skin and create a more healthy and balanced microbiome.
Focus on Daily Habits That Give Back to Your Microbiome
Using prebiotic and postbiotic skincare products can help, but they can only do so much. Other things you do throughout the day can help, too. These include keeping your skin hydrated and your body nourished with food your microbiome loves. Of course, the easiest way to stay hydrated is to drink plenty of fluids (water, tea, coffee, juice—just not too much refined sugar!).
What you eat, too, can play a role in giving back to your skin’s microbiome. Some foods naturally contain prebiotics:
• Bananas;
• Oats;
• Garlic;
• Onions.
Love to snack on edamame? Those contain prebiotics, too. Of course, it can’t hurt to add foods with probiotics into the mix. These include yogurt, kefir, aged cheese, and kimchi.
Keep Up Your Skincare Regimen
Creating habits to promote a healthy skin microbiome is a great way to encourage more even-toned, clear skin. But that doesn’t mean you must give up your current skincare regimen. It could mean, however, swapping some of the products in said regimen.
Using harsh cleansers or antibacterial soaps can create an unbalanced microbiome. Removing these and replacing them with pre- or postbiotic cleansers can be helpful.
It may also be helpful to replenish moisture with extra hydrating products such as a hydrating toner to give your skin added hydration and nourishment. When you boost natural hydration to your skin, you can give your skin’s flora even more TLC. Just as hydration is key to keeping your body healthier, it can also help keep your delicate skin microbiome healthier. And when your microbiome is balanced, you can expect to see glowing, clear skin.
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