«The gut and
skin microbiomes really have an impact on each other, so what you are putting on topically is only part of the picture,» explains Veronique.
Not exact matches
So could a disruption in the
microbiome really be to blame for our
skin woes?
We understand that even with all this information, it can be hard to grasp exactly how the
skin microbiome works and what it
really means for our
skin care.
Unfortunately, olive oil — while rich in
skin antioxidants — doesn't
really feed the
skin microbiome.
Still, it may disrupt the
skin microbiome a little, so I think you should at least experiment with not using it and see if you
really need it.
You
really don't want these chemicals on your scalp, disrupting
skin pH, killing the natural
microbiome and absorbing into the bloodstream.