#skin barrier function

Why Bacteria is Beneficial for Your Face

The benefits of probiotics go way beyond the gut! If you’re a health-conscious eater, you’re likely getting regular doses of probiotics from foods like yogurt, kefir, or kimchi. For years probiotics have been touted for their role in improving general gut health. Now, recent research shows that their powerful health-promoting, rejuvenating, and calming benefits can also be applied to the skin,…

5 Ways Coconut Oil Can Save Your Skin and Hair

1 / 6   One Ingredient, Five Beauty Uses   There’s a reason coconut oil is so trendy these days. From taming frizz to moisturizing dry skin, this natural ingredient has a wide range of beauty-boosting properties. “Look for extra virgin that has not been hydrogenated, bleached, or refined in any way or [has] any fragrance or dyes added to it,” advises Audrey Kunin, MD, a dermatologist and the…