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What is the microbiome of the skin?

Our skin is a natural ecosystem that thrives with grace and vitality with microbes, bacteria, fungi, and viruses, most of them harmless and beneficial.




  • This microbiome helps



    Fight infection. Some microbes act like a natural antibiotic. They also help keep your skin acidic, which many germs don’t like.

  • Help your immune system work. Microbes in your skin act as a kind of warning flare, alerting your immune system to harmful bacteria or viruses. They also play a role in how your cells respond to UV light.

  • Heal wounds and control inflammation. Signals from your skin microbiome can activate or deactivate your immune system. That helps you heal and controls harmful inflammation.


Up to 79% of microbes have been lost over the years due to industrialization and the use of petrochemicals.


Some skincare lines, such as ESSE's groundbreaking products, teeming with live probiotics, are changing the skincare game by fostering a robust skin barrier and a balanced pH.



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