CONFUSED ABOUT THE MICROBIOME? HERE’S HOW TO FIND THE BALANCE
You are probably familiar with prebiotics for your gut. We know that these are used to support the good bacteria in the stomach, improving the overall function of your digestive system. Get this! Prebiotic skincare can have the same effects, just for your skin health instead. Feed the good bacteria in your skin and boost your long term skin health with simple product switches.
EVER HEARD OF THE MICROBIOME?
To understand the importance of prebiotics, first we need to introduce you to the microbiome. There are millions of microscopic bacteria living in a tiny ecosystem on your skin and inside your body, looking after you all the time. We call this the microbiome! Good bacteria lives in the skin’s microbiome, protecting you, promoting repair and keeping you safe from infection. When this good bacteria is overpowered by bad bacteria, this can result in an imbalance which can then lead to conditions such as eczema, acne and rosacea. The microbiome can be disturbed by things like pollution, excessive UV, and domestic chemicals.
WHY USE PREBIOTICS?
We know it’s important to feed the good bacteria in the gut, with things like probiotic yoghurts, fibre-rich foods and improved hydration; to support the maintenance of immunity and digestion in the body. It is equally important to feed the good bacteria in the skin, supporting the skin’s first line of defence and preventing the onset of unwanted skin conditions. Our formulas are designed to support the skin’s microbiome, protecting the delicate balance of bacteria and giving your skin more of what it has been missing.
HOW CAN WE SUPPORT THE MICROBIOME?
The entire Sorted Skin range has been created with skin-loving, natural, and prebiotic formulas. So, no need to do anything special or out of the ordinary, just let your favourite Sorted Skin products do the work for you. Our no-nonsense approach to skincare means that your skin is getting more of the good stuff it needs, no unnecessary fillers, parabens, or SLS and SLES!
Get to know our microbiome friendly ingredients:
Chicory Root Extract (Inulin) feeds the good bacteria in the skin and overpowers the bad, balancing out the skin’s protective microbiota barrier.
Saccharide Isomerate (Pentavitin) is derived from 100% natural corn kernel, this supports the microbiome and traps water in the outer layer of the skin like a magnet to calm stressed itchy skin. Unlike hyaluronic acid, it cannot be washed away, providing up to 72 hours of hydration.
Lactic Acid (as Sodium Lactate) works to strengthen the skin’s barrier by encouraging it to produce more ceramides, which reduce moisture loss. A natural antioxidant, Lactic Acid helps in maintaining the strength of the skin’s natural biological defences, and controlling the correct pH level to inhibit the growth of fungal bacteria.
Give your skin the balanced diet it needs, with our natural, vegan and cruelty-free formulas. Explore the full Sorted Skin Range, packed with prebiotic ingredients to support the skin and leave your microbiome balanced and protected.
