The acid mantle: Your skin’s first line of defence

Acid Mantle is important for your skins barrier function

The acid mantle is your skins first line of defence. The skin is made up of three layers. Each layer works to protect our body from microbes and the environmental pollutants, regulate your body’s core temperature, and facilitate those all-important sensations of heat, cold, and touch. But the science behind your skin’s sensory power doesn’t…

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The skin microbiome: maintain healthy bacteria

Skin microbiome - maintain healthy bacteria

It’s important to maintain a healthy bacteria in your skins microbiome. Your gut isn’t the only place where the brutal yet all-natural battle between good bacteria and bad bacteria occurs. Your skin has its own complex, trillion-microorganism-strong microbiome. Its legions of bacteria, fungi, yeasts, and parasites provide vital protection against the toxins and irritants you…

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