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Men's skin microbiome: what beards and shaving really do

Men's skin microbiome: what beards and shaving really do

Male skin can be oily and dehydrated at the same time. Add beard hair, daily cleansing and a razor, and the smartest routine is not the harshest one - it is the one that protects the skin ecosystem while getting the job done.

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What Really Causes Acne? Hormones, Microbes and Inflammation

What Really Causes Acne? Hormones, Microbes and Inflammation

Acne is a complex condition influenced by hormones, oil production, inflammation and the skin microbiome.

Rather than being caused by “dirty skin” or bacteria alone, breakouts often occur when the skin’s natural balance is disrupted.

Understanding the biology behind acne helps create a more effective and sustainable approach to clearer, healthier skin.

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What Is the Skin Microbiome? Why It Matters for Acne and Skin Health

What Is the Skin Microbiome? Why It Matters for Acne and Skin Health

For many years, skincare was built around a simple idea: remove bacteria from the skin to keep it healthy. Cleansers, antiseptics and acne treatments were often designed to eliminate microbes as completely as possible. Modern research tells a very different story.

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Skin purging: The path to radiant renewal

Skin purging: The path to radiant renewal

What is skin purging? A "purge" commences when there is an acceleration in the rate at which the ...
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Microbiome Dysbiosis - What happens when the microbiome is disturbed

Microbiome Dysbiosis - What happens when the microbiome is disturbed

Under normal conditions, we coexist happily with our microbes, which regulate our digestive a...
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Drawings of various microbes

But aren’t microbes bad? They make you sick, don’t they?

The misconception that bacteria = bad perhaps began when bacteria were identified as being a caus...
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Skin Microbiome 101

Skin Microbiome 101

The skin microbiome is a collection of microbes that live on the skin. These microbes include bac...
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Bacteria are the foundation of all life on earth! Including you!

Bacteria are the foundation of all life on earth! Including you!

In the very beginning, first there were microbes… After microbes colonised our planet, then came ...
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Can I fix my acne once and for all?

Can I fix my acne once and for all?

Acne is usually controlled using overly harsh chemical methods. Unfortunately, these method...
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What does your microbiome do?

What does your microbiome do?

It is in your microbiome's best interest to look after you, as you are home to these trillions of...
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How do you create a healthy microbiome ecosystem?

How do you create a healthy microbiome ecosystem?

The bacteria within your body are absolutely crucial to your health and wellbeing. So, maki...
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