Magnifying Microbes: A Sapienic Series

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What is a skin microbiome? Is mine healthy? Skin is our largest organ, and on it lives an entire ecosystem of microbes, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. They’re eating each other, competing for nutrients, and they’re forming alliances to fend off invaders. Say hello to your skin’s microbiome.  I know this sounds messy, but the…

Understanding Sebum

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Your skin did not evolve to require the daily application of products. Particularly products that remove oil from the skin surface. In the century since soap has become integrated into our daily routine, skin diseases like acne and eczema have exploded in their prevalence. These are now the two most common skin ailments globally and…