Get A Skin Care Glow-up: Meet Glowbiotics
This way to probiotic skin care.
Remember when we said that probiotics and prebiotics are going to be big this year? Well, it’s happening—and one of the pioneers of probiotic skin care has recently landed in Manila.
Meet Glowbiotics, a unique skin care range that zeroes in on specific conditions stemming from the imbalance of our microbiome (a.k.a. the “ecosystem of living microorganisms in our skin,” says Dr. Maximin Navarro, fellow of the Philippine Dermatological Society and resident dermatologist at Bella Pelle Philippines), as well as hormonal disruptions and inflammatory triggers.
Committed to being clean, safe, and effective and free from harmful ingredients such as parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and the like, this brand banks on the use of probiotics to gently care for the skin. Glowbiotics products also use prebiotics, botanicals, and “smart” peptides to boost skin health, allowing it to naturally glow from within.
Quick refresher: Probiotics, or living strains of microbacteria, help optimize the healing benefits of skin’s good bacteria, reducing inflammation, rebalancing the skin, and preventing premature aging. When taken as part of our diet, probiotics are also crucial in restoring balance in the gut microbiome (or the microscopic living things in our stomach), helping promote good overall health.
Intrigued yet? Here, get your first look at the Glowbiotics products that are worth adding to your current routine:
What it does: This revitalizing and anti-aging cleanser effectively removes surface impurities including dirt, makeup, and excess oil while calming the appearance of redness and boosting the radiance of dull, aging skin. It’s got Vitamin E and aloe hydrate and soothe, while probiotics and prebiotics balance skin for a healthier-looking complexion.
Best for: All skin types
How to use: Use a.m. and p.m. Apply to wet hands and rub together, and gently massage onto face and neck with circular motions. Rinse well with water.
What it does: Looking for a glow-getting oil? This probiotic and antioxidant-rich formula strengthens, hydrates, and rebuilds the skin with a unique Balancing Complex and leaves skin with an illuminated glow, thanks to a blend of light-reflecting minerals. (It’s great for minimizing the appearance of dark spots and blemishes!) Plus, it visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles, boosts skin’s natural immunity, and brightens the skin tone.
Best for: Dull, dry skin in need of hydration and radiance
How to use: Use after cleansing for a fresh, no-makeup look. You can also mix with moisturizers for a dewy glow or layer with foundation for added luminosity.
What it does: Protect skin against dryness and irritation with this lightweight, nourishing probiotic lotion that soothes and softens the complexion while boosting the natural skin barrier function. Also a hydrator and smoothener, it helps minimize fine lines and wrinkles, calms inflamed, red skin, and gives a brighter, more youthful glow.
Best for: Dry and sensitive skin
How to use: Use a.m. and p.m. Apply generously all over the face and neck.
What it does: Smoothen and brighten problematic skin with this antioxidant-rich probiotic solution that gently exfoliates to help retexture the complexion—for a fresher, more refined appearance. It’s also a potent anti-ager: It softens the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and protects and repairs skin from damage.
Best for: All skin types, including those with acne and rosacea
How to use: Use a.m. or p.m., twice or thrice a week. Apply one to two pumps to clean, dry skin with cotton or gauze pad and do not rinse. A temporary flushing or tingling sensation may occur (reduce usage if this happens). Don’t forget to use sun protection. (Shop our derma-approved sunscreens here.)
For customized skin care recommendations, you can book a virtual consultation here.
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