Every day, researchers learn more and more about the gut microbiome: the microscopic ecosystem of microbes that live inside our gut. This microbiome affects how we feel, how we look, and how our bodies function. It’s pretty important, but your skin microbiome is just as crucial. Similar to the gut microbiome, this is a delicate balance of beneficial and unwanted microbes, but your skin microbiome lives outside your body, affecting the appearance of your skin. It can also help defend the skin against dryness, irritation, and damaging age accelerants.

Of course, the existence of the skin microbiome is more than just a fun fact: It is the key to unlocking truly effective skincare. In other words, a healthier skin microbiome equals healthier, more beautiful, more radiant skin.

Ready to discover what skincare has been missing all along? Read on to learn more about the skin microbiome and microbiome skincare.

What is the skin microbiome?

The skin microbiome is composed of millions of different microbes living on your skin. This includes beneficial microbes like S. epidermidis, which is known for promoting a happy and healthy skin microbiome by replenishing the skin barrier, allowing the skin to retain moisture. But it also includes unwanted microbes like S. aurelis, which can break down the skin barrier and leave skin susceptible to signs of aging like breakouts, dullness, and dryness.

Why is the skin microbiome important?

When your skin microbiome is strong, your skin is protected from damaging factors that may cause signs of aging.

We’re all born with a skin microbiome. At first, good microbes outweigh the bad, creating that baby soft skin we all love. But as we age, beneficial microbes die out and may become outnumbered by unwanted microbes. This weakens the skin barrier, which is our skin’s first line of defense against harmful environmental factors.

To sum up, the skin microbiome helps:

• Restore and replenish your natural moisture barrier (your skin’s first line of defense)
• Reduce the impact of damaging age accelerants
• Reduce the appearance of aging
• Calm skin
• Defend against dryness and irritation
• Enhance moisture retention

Caring for your skin microbiome can help your skin look and feel like you want it to.

How can I take care of my skin microbiome?

Microbiome skincare is all about creating an environment where the beneficial microbes can thrive while the growth of unwanted microbes is impeded.

The problem is that most skincare products ignore the skin microbiome completely, instead claiming to “treat” signs of aging with cheap, ineffective ingredients.

We believe that defending your natural glow should be simple, safe, and effective. The Joyōme^® skincare line features clean, safe formulas that work hand in hand with your skin’s natural microbiome, helping you defy the signs of aging and revealing radiant skin. Joyōme products include:

• Illuminating Day Serum: An AM serum with antiaging ingredients that leave skin looking bright and beautiful, all day long.
• Intensive Overnight Repair: A PM serum that helps skin feel firmer and smoother while replenishing your skin’s moisture barrier. Get that beauty sleep!
• Multi-Action Collagen Complex: A neutral-flavored mix you can add to your favorite drink to support your skin from within and sip your way to a youthful glow.
• Revitalizing Daily Cleanser: A gentle-yet-effective cleanser that supports a balanced and healthy skin microbiome.

A beautifully simple Joyōme routine can help you support your skin microbiome and reverse all 10 visible signs of aging, so you can fall in love with your skin again and feel confident at any age.

The skin microbiome is the modern way to address the age-old problem of … well, aging. Armed with this knowledge about the skin microbiome, you can care for it properly and treat yourself to youthful-looking, visibly radiant skin.