But over time, scientists have learned that the reality is far more complex.
Not all bacteria are harmful, and ridding our skin entirely of them can do more harm than good.
There is one bacteria that drives the disease of acne, and its called C. acnes.
They help us out.
Not every strain of C. acne causes acne.
For example, wolves and dogs both belong to the Canis lupus species.
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No, says Dr. Hitchcock.
Theyre the same species, but theyre very different animals genetically.
And its the same thing with microbes.
This informed the creation of Phylas three-step phage system, which delivers live phages via serum.
The system starts with a gentle, non-foaming cleanser thats made withexfoliating salicylic acidandanti-inflammatory tea tree oil.
Next up is the serum followed by the moisturizer.
The serum is our hero product.
The moisturizer and all of the products, in fact, are formulated to be phage friendly.
The products are also formulated with a special preservative system that allows the phages to stay alive and functioning.
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And were pretty close to making it room-temperature stable for 12 months.
And there you have your inflammatory pimples.
Seventy to 80 percent of your immune cells are actually in your gut, says Dr. Paldus.
And these immune cells basically help calm your immune system and regulate your immune system, including your skin.
The Living Biome serum features live microbes that have been freeze-dried and encapsulated into little crystals, aka Xycrobes.
Add a pump of the serum into your hand and then spritz on the activating mist and mix.
There are some people who are married to their retinoids, says Dr. Hitchcock.
We cant guarantee that any retinoid that you want to use doesnt have preservatives that would kill the Xycrobes.
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