Over the last few years, we kept hearing the term “Microbiome” in the skincare world so I felt it was due time for a quick recap!
What is microbiome?
Microbiome is a microscopic community of beneficial micro-flora that live on skin as a protective layer. When the microbiome balance is disturbed, skin loses its capacity to hold moisture and becomes dry and damaged, thus having a healthy microbiome is key to healthy and happy skin! #skingoals
Microbiome isn’t only limited to your skin, but also inside your body. At Avon, we got your microbiome covered from head to toe! For your microbiome gut health though, at least for now, you’ll have to hit up your local market where you can find many delicious fruits and vegetables that are an excellent source of nutrients for a healthy microbiome. These include vegetables, legumes, beans and fruits such as raspberries, chickpeas, broccoli, beans, lentils and whole grains to improve your gut health, There of course are many many more good-for-you-foods, but these are some that I sourced from healthline.com
Products to protect and support your microbiome from
head to toe!
Body: Care for your microbiome with our advanced microbiome-supporting formulas, with prebiotics and para-probiotics to help balance and soothe your skin.
Moisture Therapy Microbiome Body Wash
Moisture Therapy +Balance and Soothe Body Wash Body wash has visible capsules for a refreshing cleansing experience. Prepares skin for use of +Balance and Soothe Body Lotion or Body Cream, which help create a healthy environment for skin’s microbiome and restore balance. Gently cleanses and leaves skin soft, smooth and healthy-looking. 390 ml. $33 avon.ca
Moisture Therapy +Balance and Soothe Body Lotion
Love and protect your microbiome with +Balance and Soothe for everyday healthy-looking skin. Our advanced collection helps balance and soothe skin’s microbiome for moisturized, healthy-looking skin.
Contains ingredients known to help create a healthy environment for skin’s microbiome and restore balance. Replenishes moisture to leave skin softer, smoother and healthier-looking. 390 ml. $35 avon.ca
Moisture Therapy +Balance and Soothe Body Cream
Soothing formula with ingredients known to help create a healthy environment for skin’s microbiome and restore balance. Replenishes skin with moisture for a smoother, softer, healthier. 150 ml. $26 avon.ca
Fun Fact: The microbiome in your body may weigh as much as five pounds! washington.edu
Hair & Scalp: YES your hair and scalp need microbiome love too! Did you know that the skin on your scalp ages five times faster (insert scream here) than the rest of your body? So this year, make sure you give your scalp some extra love that it deserves. Re-introducing our K-Beauty, Dr. Groot line – Infused with para-probiotics and prebiotic capsules, it helps restore your scalp’s invisible microbiome shield of healthy flora for healthier scalp and hair.
Dr. Groot Microbiome Scalp Fortifying Exfoliating Shampoo
Infused with para-probiotics and prebiotic capsules, it helps restore your scalp’s invisible microbiome shield of healthy flora for healthier scalp and hair.
With natural ginger and ginseng to help soothe redness and itching, and biotin and caffeine to help thicken hair.
With rosemary extract, it gently exfoliates, helping to remove dirt and impurities. 250 ml. $49 avon.ca
Dr. Groot Microbiome Scalp Fortifying Hair Thickening Shampoo
With natural ginger and ginseng to help soothe redness and itching, and biotin and caffeine to help thicken hair.
With coconut oil, it deep cleanses while helping to moisturize dry scalp and hair. 400 ml. $49 avon.ca
Dr. Groot Microbiome Scalp Fortifying Massaging Tonic
With natural ginger and ginseng to help soothe redness and itching, and biotin and caffeine to help thicken hair.
With sophora root, an herb known to help support scalp health. Just massage it in to help hair follicles absorb essential nutrients. With massage tip. 150 ml. $66 avon.ca
Dr. Groot Microbiome Scalp Fortifying Serum Treatment
With natural ginger and ginseng to help soothe redness and itching, and biotin and caffeine to help thicken hair.
Upon contact with water, the concentrated liquid transforms into a creamy formula that moisturizes and helps to support healthy hair roots. 200 ml. $49 avon.ca
For Face: This is often where we put the most focus into our skincare. I know that I can confess that very openly with everyone. I often skip moisturizing my legs or arms, but I will NEVER go a day without applying moisturizer on my face if I can help it.
Isa Knox LXNEW Clinical Booster Microbiome Balance
A blend of PRE-BIOTICS, POST-BIOTICS and PRO-BIOTIC EXTRACT helps balance the microbiome, the protective layer of microflora that lives on skin and balances its pH level.
Visibly reduces the look of redness in 15 minutes. Skin looks healthier, smoother and more radiant. 30 ml.
Apply a few drops over the entire face, a.m. and p.m. after cleansing, before serums or creams. Or, mix a few drops into serums or creams for customized results. $56 avon.ca
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Until next time, xo’s
