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Do Probiotics Work for Acne?

Do Probiotics Work for Acne? Tired of breakouts? Learn how probiotics can help.

If you think there’s no cure for the breakout blues, think again. Probiotics are the heroes you’ve been waiting for.  You’ve got an important job interview coming up (or a big date) you’ve been looking forward to all week. You wake up the morning of and head to the bathroom. While brushing your teeth, you zoom in closer toward the mirror. Your eyes focus on a bright red spot rearing its unwelcome head. Your stomach turns…why now? Whether it’s creeping up from the crevice of your nostril, making a mountain in the middle of your chin, or staking its claim on the center of your forehead, we’ve all been there. And it’s not pretty. Acne, quite frankly, sucks.  But thanks...
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Probiotics and Summer Sun: How to protect your skin from the inside out

Probiotics and Summer Sun: How to protect your skin from the inside out How much sun do you need, and how much is too much?

Sun exposure is a tricky thing: our bodies need it to function, but too much of it can cause serious side effects. Learn how probiotics can help protect your body’s largest organ.  It’s summertime, and that means tank tops, summer dresses, and swimsuit season! It also means that whether we seek it out or not, our skin is exposed to lots of sun since we tend to spend more time outdoors. At this point, the risks of too much sun have been drilled into our heads. But did you know that probiotics can help bolster your skin's protective abilities?  But first, a PSA. Pushing your skin beyond its limits can cause not only discomfort, but often much bigger problems down...
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How Does Lactic Acid Benefit Your Skin?

How Does Lactic Acid Benefit Your Skin? The AHA you need to know.

One product to rule them all. Learn how lactic acid can bring your dull skin back to life.   If you understand a thing or two about how the microbiome functions, then you already know that the less intervention we have with its natural process, the better. And nowhere is that statement more true than when it comes to harsh exfoliators.  Whether it’s an overpowered chemical peel or a grainy rub, these types of exfoliators can often do more harm than good. The immediate effects can leave your skin feeling fresh and renewed but after time, signs of discomfort and irritation can appear. But there is a solution…and it’s lactic acid to the rescue!  What is Lactic Acid? Lactic acid...
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Acne and Your Microbiome

Acne and Your Microbiome How to fight breakouts from the inside out

Acne can give you the blues at any age and always in the worst moments. But there’s new research helping us understand the role of the microbiome. Here’s what you need to know to improve the health of your skin - and maybe even kiss acne goodbye forever.     When unwelcome visitors suddenly pop up out of nowhere, it inevitably throws our plans out of whack. Especially when those visitors come in the form of red and inflamed bumps…on your face. Acne is an absolute nightmare to deal with, and if you’ve been there, you likely have the scars to prove it.  This unfortunate skin malady has been putting the dimmer on high school dances, ruining first dates, and...
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