If you keep up with the latest beauty trends, you’ve probably heard about probiotic skincare. It’s been making a buss in the beauty world for a few years now, but how exactly are probiotics good for your skin you might be wondering? Well wonder no more! We’re here to tell you all about probiotic skincare, and why this trend has taken the beauty industry by storm.

Firstly though, what are probiotics?

Probiotics are living microorganisms such as bacteria or yeast that are good for your health, particularly your digestive system, in fact they are usually associated with promoting gut health and are commonly referred to as “good” or “friendly” bacteria.

How are probiotics good for the skin?

Probiotics work their magic by helping to balance the skin’s natural microbiome, which is essentially a collection of billions of microorganisms living on its surface (eek!) Just like in our digestive system, a healthy balance of bacteria on the skin is crucial for maintaining a strong and resilient barrier against external aggressors.

Why choose probiotic skincare?

Probiotic skincare offers many benefits for your skin, not matter your skin type. Here are a few reasons why we love probiotic skincare;

1. Probiotic skincare is essential for restoring balance

Modern lifestyles, environmental factors, and harsh skincare products can disrupt the delicate balance of our skin’s microbiome. Probiotics help replenish and maintain a diverse and healthy microbial community, which in turn supports a stronger skin barrier and a more radiant complexion.

2. It’s great for soothing sensitive skin

If you struggle with sensitive or reactive skin, probiotics might become your new best friend. Probiotics can alleviate redness, inflammation, and irritation, providing a soothing effect on the skin. By calming down angry skin, probiotics offer relief to those with conditions like eczema or rosacea.

3. It helps fight acne and blemishes

Acne-prone skin often suffers from an imbalance in the microbiome, leading to breakouts and unwanted blemishes. Probiotics have the ability to combat acne by inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria, reducing inflammation, and promoting a healthier skin environment.

4. Probiotics in skincare help to counteract signs of ageing

As we age, our skin’s microbiome undergoes changes that contribute to the signs of aging. Probiotics have shown promise in supporting collagen production, improving skin elasticity, and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. They also aid in maintaining moisture levels, giving you a more youthful and plump complexion.

5. Probiotics in skincare actually enhances the efficiency of other active ingredients

Adding probiotics to skincare formulations can boost the effectiveness of other active ingredients. Probiotics help create a good environment for these actives to work optimally, ensuring you get the most out of your skincare routine.

Now that you know why probiotics are the talk of the town, how can you incorporate them into your skincare routine?

Whether you’re looking to restore balance, soothe sensitive skin, combat acne, or achieve a more youthful complexion, probiotic skincare will help! Here are our top product recommendations:

 

Best for sensitive, reactive and rosacea prone skin

Phytomer Prebioforce Balancing Soothing Concentrate

Specifically formulated to provide a soothing and calming effect on the skin, this probiotic serum contains ingredients such as marine sugars and marine spring water that help to effectively reduce skin inflammation, redness and sensitivity while strengthening and rebalancing the skin’s immune function. With continued use any discomfort is diminished and your complexion looks more even, healthy and radiant.

Best for tired, dull and dehydrated skin

Phytomer Oligo 6 Marine Concentrate with Vitamins, Prebiotic Complex and Trace Elements

Formulated with all the benefits of vitamin C, provitamin B5, vitamins B3 and E, Phytomer’s marine prebiotic complex* and OLIGOMER®, the seawater concentrate rich in minerals and trace elements, this moisturising gel is the perfect antidote for tired, dull complexions.

Its prebiotic complex rebalances skin microbiota and helps maintain skin immunity while the cocktail of vitamins protects, hydrates and boosts lacklustre skin.

Best for oily skin and combination skin

Pevonia Micro-Pores™ Bio-Active Serum

This light textured gel serum, is formulated with bio-active breakthrough ingredients that help to control oil production, unclog pores, refine and tighten the skin’s texture, providing a more even surface. It also offers anti-ageing benefits, helping to improve skin firmness, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and enhance overall skin radiance.

 

By introducing probiotic skincare into your daily skincare routine will support and nourish your skin’s microbiome, leading to happier, healthier and more radiant skin.