Here at GR8SKN, we've been singing the praises of bacteria for quite a while, but recent research supports us! In 2013, a Japanese team found that, when a group of young women consumed probiotics once a day, their skin showed "beneficial" results. Specifically, the researchers reported that the microbes increased the efficacy of the skin's barrier function—you know, the thing that keeps out bad bacteria.
According to the study, "probiotics" are defined as living bacteria that provide some sort of health benefit. Most people associate them with digestive health. "Oh you just had the stomach flu? You should eat some yogurt." In Japan, these microbial superheroes are consumed routinely—in the country's vast supply of fermented milk products.
So is this the end of skincare products? Well, not exactly. Probiotics are helpful, but they can't do everything. You'll still want to select a cleanser that matches of pH of your skin, a toner that tightens pores, and a light, non-clogging moisturizer.
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