skin microbiome

  • Occlusion Breakouts: Why Trapped Skin Gets Angry (and How to Calm It)

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    Originally drafted in 2020 · Rewritten and updated for clarity + evergreen use There’s a specific kind of breakout that isn’t really “acne” in the classic sense. It’s not you “doing skincare wrong.” It’s not a moral failure. It’s physiology. When skin gets trapped—under heat, friction, moisture, and pressure—it tends to revolt. The result can

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  • Skin Microbiome 101: Why Gentle Skincare Matters More Than “Clean” Marketing

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    Originally published May 2020 · Updated for clarity and current recommendations For years we’ve talked about gut health as the foundation of wellness. Fermented foods, prebiotic fiber, mineral balance, and feeding beneficial bacteria have (rightly) become part of the conversation. But there’s another microbiome we don’t talk about nearly enough. Your skin. Your skin is

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