There is so much about our skin that we still don’t understand. The basic knowledge of how the skin can be protected can save us from a lot of unwarranted skin issues. You know how crucial and essential it is to take care of the skin and overall, of your body. And though we are quick to buy and apply beauty enhancing products, we rarely think of working on the health of our skin as we do for the rest of our body. When was the last time you gave importance to your skin's microbiome? What is that? You may ask as; it does not sound familiar.
No problem, not everyone has heard this term before. Microbiomes can fascinate and astonish you in their ways and can help your skin in every way possible. The skin microbiome is also known as skin microbiota is a habitat of all the bacteria on the outermost surface of your skin. It majorly works to protect and shield your skin from pathogens that could act badly on your skin and overall health. When your microbiome is steady and stabilised, your skin looks and feels perfect and healthy. The bacteria are also important for the skin. But it dismantles when there are more harmful bacteria compared to helpful bacteria. And these mishaps lead to several problems such as dryness and itching. Your skin, the largest organ, is home and residence to millions of bacteria, fungi and viruses that combines the skin microbiota. Similar, to those in our gut, skin microorganisms have a crucial role in shielding invading pathogens, explains Anita Golani, Founder, iORA.
