Our Approach to Microbiome-Focused Skincare

Not all skincare is designed with the skin’s microbiome in mind.

Our mission is to research, develop and test formulations for optimal microbiome health.

One of our main goals is to address skin dysbiosis, an imbalance in the skin's microbiome that can cause dryness, redness, acne and other issues. Understanding what causes dysbiosis is essential for creating skincare products that support a healthy skin environment.

Understanding the Skin Microbiome in Detail

Recent advances in genetic sequencing have allowed us to analyse the skin microbiome in great detail.

This helps us identify the specific strains of bacteria and other microorganisms on the skin, which we use to inform how we develop our formulations.

Beyond “Natural” or “Organic” Skincare

Microbiome-focused skincare is more than just choosing “organic” or “natural” ingredients for marketing.

We aim to ensure every element of a product serves a specific purpose.

Depending on the product's goal, we include beneficial compounds such as:

Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs)

These are produced by beneficial gut bacteria and offer health benefits such as reducing inflammation, promoting a healthy gut microbiome and supporting metabolic health.

In skincare, SCFAs help strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and support smoother-looking skin.

Postbiotic Peptides

These are small chains of amino acids produced by probiotic microorganisms.

They help support collagen production, reduce inflammation and improve skin elasticity and firmness.

Bio-Fermented Botanicals

Using our advanced strain-specific fermentation, we optimise the fermentation process to produce high-quality and effective botanicals.

This is especially useful for extracting difficult or poorly absorbed bioactive compounds.

The Role of Fermentation

During fermentation, microorganisms consume sugars and other compounds in the botanical material, producing metabolites like organic acids and enzymes.

These enhance the bioavailability of the active compounds, making them more easily absorbed and effective.

Fermented botanical actives also benefit the microbiome. Some microorganisms produce compounds that support the growth of beneficial bacteria on the skin, promoting a healthy and diverse microbiome.

Final Thought

Using strain-specific fermentation to produce fermented botanical actives is an innovative way we create effective and safe ingredients for our skincare range.