Grounded Wellness by Primally Pure Bonus: Microbiome 101 - The Foundation of Healthy Skin with Courtney O'Connor
Apr 16, 2025
Courtney O'Connor, a holistic esthetician with over 15 years of experience, shares her wisdom on the crucial role of the skin microbiome in achieving radiant skin. She discusses how disruptions in this ecosystem can lead to various inflammatory skin issues. Courtney provides four simple swaps for restoring balance and creating a microbiome-friendly skincare routine. Her insights not only promote healthier skin but could also help trim your skincare budget. Tune in for easy tips on nurturing your skin's delicate ecosystem!
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Skin Microbiome Basics
- The skin microbiome is a complex ecosystem of trillions of organisms that protect and support skin health.
- A balanced microbiome reduces inflammation, maintains hydration, regulates pH, and balances oil production for glowing skin.
Skin Microbiome as Soil Analogy
- The skin microbiome is like soil; healthy soil produces better crops, just like a flourishing microbiome leads to healthy skin.
- Disrupted microbiome leads to inflammation, causing acne, aging, and sensitivities.
Conventional Skincare Harms Microbiome
- Many conventional skincare products harm the microbiome through harsh chemicals and practices.
- Increased skin sensitivities and acne are linked to these damaging routines and the 'squeaky clean' myth that all oil is bad.