holi (cleanse) oil based makeup remover benefits your microbiome
This article about how the holi (Cleanse) Oil-Based Makeup Remover benefits our microbiome highlights the importance of maintaining a healthy skin microbiome. It begins by emphasizing that our skin, the body's largest organ, hosts billions of bacteria, microbes, fungi, and viruses. These organisms, along with our skin barrier, protect us from external sensitivities and pathogens. A balanced microbiome results in beautiful, healthy skin, whereas disruptions can lead to a compromised skin barrier allowing irritants and allergens to seep in leaving the skin dull, dry, dehydrated, and prone to inflammation. What’s key here is diversity and keeping this ecosystem in balance!
Key benefits of a balanced skin microbiome include:
- Infection prevention
- Collagen regulation
- Acid mantle maintenance
- Reduced UV sensitivity
- Communication with the gut, brain, hormones, and nerves
- Regulation of lipids, peptides, and sebum
- Hydration maintenance
- Enhanced immune function
- Prevention of cell abnormalities
- Upregulated vitamin D receptors
It is advisable to not use practices that harm the skin microbiome, such as over-cleansing, excessive exfoliation, using antimicrobial soaps, unnecessary antibiotics, alcohol-based products, and harsh chemicals. Instead, we recommend organic and non-toxic ingredients.
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Suggestions for repairing a damaged skin barrier:
- Use a gentle, oil-based daily cleanser, like holi(Cleanse) Cleansing Face Oil, to clean without stripping the skin barrier.
- Pay attention to your diet: consume foods that nourish the gut microbiome. There's a connection between the gut, brain, and skin, known as the gut-brain-skin axis, indicating that our gut bacteria significantly influence our skin's health.
- Ensure your skin gets full-spectrum sunlight.
- Maintain the integrity of your skin barrier with pH-balanced, moisturizing products. Ingredients like hyaluronic acid and fatty acids in my skincare products aid in healing the skin and enhancing water retention. This boosts enzyme activity on your skin.
- Replace drying acids with lactic acid, as found in Agent Nateur Acid (Wash) Lactic Acid Brightening Cleanser. Lactic acid not only increases skin moisture by binding to water but also strengthens the skin barrier by promoting ceramide production, shielding the skin from environmental stressors.
- Lower your stress levels, as the skin is closely connected to the nervous system.
- Hydrate at the cellular level. Daily activities, environmental factors, and the mere act of living can dehydrate cells. Proper hydration is crucial, and simply drinking water may not be enough as this water needs to reach your cells. Consuming fiber-rich fruits and vegetables can be more hydrating than water alone. For optimal hydration, utilize electrolytes to enhance cellular absorption of water.
What is the state of your skins Ecosystem? Healthy skin relies on a diverse and balanced ecosystem, mirroring the importance of symbiotic relationships in natural ecosystems.Just like any ecosystem on earth, the flora of our skin form important symbiotic relationships that serve pivotal roles for the health of our skin and bodies. Healthy skin is anything but squeaky clean!
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