Organic Beauty View

You may have heard the buzz that probiotics are the next big thing in skincare, and, if you’re like me, you’re intrigued. I associate probiotics with healthy digestion (also manifested in healthy skin), so this sounds like a win-win combo. But I was still a little (read: very) unclear on what probiotics actually do for skin. I went to Nude skincare, one of the first brands to offer probiotic beauty products, for some answers. Turns out that topical probiotics keep skin’s natural protective barrier in balance, rather than stripping beneficial oils and bacteria each time you cleanse or moisturize. This translates to increased protection against environmental stresses and an ideal environment for the skin’s microflora, which maintains hydration and even wards off bad bacteria that could cause a host of skin problems like acne, eczema or rosacea. In short, probiotics support, rather than interfere with, skin’s natural defensive abilities. Probiotics also reduce inflammation, which goes a long way toward preventing wrinkles! Stay tuned for more probiotic beauty products that are sure to enter the market in the coming months. If you’re curious now, give Nude a try. My favorites are the line’s Hydrating and Clarifying waters (lightly fragrant and so refreshing) and Smoothing Body Refiner (probiotics for the whole body!). Writer :: Jolene Hart