For years, nutrition experts and whole-body health advocates have recognized the power of probiotics on the digestive and immune systems. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has published research on the benefits of probiotics for the skin, when consumed in foods like yogurt, kefir or kimchi and in supplement form. Dermatologists and scientists researching topical probiotics have concluded that probiotic creams and serums are highly effective in treating skin conditions including acne, rosacea, eczema and psoriasis.
In addition, they have found that when used topically, probiotics offer barrier protection to the skin and also have a calming effect on all skin types. Topical probiotics can treat a wide range of skin conditions effectively and safely because they work in harmony with the skin’s natural ability to heal.
These products are effective in helping balance the skin microbiome, creating a healthier environment, while decreasing skin sensitivity, redness and inflammation.
Human skin plays host to trillions of bacteria, some helpful and some harmful. A healthy level of good bacteria is essential to our skin health. The outer layer of our skin is our “first responder” against infection, inflammation and disease.
By using a precisely formulated complex of probiotics, peptides and antioxidant plant stem cells Columbia SkinCare probiotic products help balance the skin microflora and primes the skin to receive nourishment. These products rely on the most powerful and effective active ingredients available, derived from only the highest quality natural sources. The unique formulations are the new age-defying Holy Grail.
Our natural complex of beneficial probiotics, botanicals and peptides will keep the bacteria in and on your skin balanced by promoting “good bacteria” at the expense of “bad bacteria.” The result? The renewal of skin cells is naturally stimulated and accelerated, making the skin function more efficiently and promoting more rapid cell turnover to mimic the activity of younger skin.
Topical probiotics offer a perfect complement to any facial service for any skin type. This enhancement offers a healthy dose of probiotics to the skin’s microbiome, to rebalance and restore the skin’s natural bacterial environment, which is the key to beautiful skin.
What is the skin’s “microbiome”? The outer layer of the skin is literally an ecosystem made of 10 trillion human cells and nearly 100 trillion bacterial cells. In science, we call this the skin’s “microbiome,” or the community of bacteria that serve as your skin’s first line of protection. The microbiome is also directly related to the health and balance of the skin’s immune system.
Our modern lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits, environmental stressors can create an imbalance in this bacterial universe, which can lead to skin issues such as inflammation, chronic breakouts, dryness and the appearance of aging skin. Using probiotics on the skin is a natural choice to anyone wanting to improve and sustain the health and well-being of the skin.
Using quality topical natural skincare products is important, but what you put on your skin works hand in hand with a holistic approach to inner health. Even with the benefits of a ground-breaking probiotic skincare product, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle by following these tips:
YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT
Limit sugar intake, avoid processed foods and focus on good-for-you fats like olive oil and coconut oil, instead of refined fats. Take the time to prepare healthy meals with fresh, seasonal, organic ingredients.
A RESTORATIVE SLEEP
Getting enough sleep—eight hours is recommended—is essential for optimal functioning of the heart and mind.
According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), getting inadequate sleep on a regular basis affects your health, memory and mood.
MANAGE YOUR STRESS
Learn to manage stress through meditation, yoga, simple breathing practices and a positive attitude. Optimism builds our resilience, and helps us cope with stress.
WORK OUT!
Even a 20-minute walk every day, to get your heart rate up, will have a tremendous impact on your health. Or get moving with mindful exercises like yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi and others.
