Oct
Skin microflora or skin microbiota is an invisible shield that protects our skin against external aggressions. It consists of a delicate balance of microorganisms living on the skin. When the skin microflora is thrown off balance, for example by over cleansing, a whole range of skin conditions can occur such as eczema, rosacea, acne, allergies […]
Jul
Prebiotics are food supplements for friendly organisms, while harmful organisms cannot use them as a food source. Even when the natural balance is disturbed, in presence of a prebiotic, friendly organisms can recover and grow faster than the harmful. To understand the benefits of prebiotics, we first need to know a little about our bodies. […]
Jun
Skin microflora is a delicate balance of bacteria and fungi, which feeds from our sweat, sebum and dead skin. They do not harm the skin because they need the skin in order to survive. In return they protect us from hostile bacteria and fungi that can cause itching, redness, excess scaling, red spots and irritation. […]