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Is XYCM42 the Future of Probiotic Skin Care?

Recent research shows that a strain of C. acnes defendens—dubbed XYCM42—might be the leading candidate for a legitimate skin probiotic. What does that mean for skin care/skin biome innovation?

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What You Need to Know About the Skin’s Microbiome

The skin’s microbiome is the community of microbes — such as bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms. Although some of these microbes can be problematic at times, many of them are essential for immune system health, protection from pathogens, and other critical functions. Healthy skin bacteria, such as probiotics, can help.

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The Benefits of Microneedling for Acne Scars and Wrinkles

A major trend in skin care, the benefits of microneedling for acne scars and wrinkles are immense — and the science backs up these claims.

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Removing the Barriers for Translation of Skin Microbiome Science into Real World Applications

The topic of the skin microbiome has captured the attention of the medical community, yet there has been minimal progress in translating all of the latest scientific knowledge of the subject into actionable therapeutic options - until now.

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Rethinking skin probiotics: Replenishing lost skin commensals could be key to keeping skin looking younger, longer

Anyone who has their eye on the skincare market can tell you that the terms “microbiome” and “probiotic” have not only entered the common skincare vernacular, but are expected from most consumer brands.

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Rebooting the C. acnes Narrative

As a skin scientist, I find it fascinating that there is so much attention these days on the skin microbiome. One of the biggest misconceptions when it comes to the microbiome in general is that all microbes within a given species are the same. They aren't.

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