Beauty
The same process used to make wine and kombucha is also trending in beauty.
Youre probably familiar with the benefits offermented food(yogurt, kimchi, kombucha, etc.)
for your health but did you know that fermentation can possibly benefit your complexion, too?
What Is Fermented Skin Care?
wine, kimchi, and other types of food) and it is now trending in skin care.
Common ingredients in fermented skin care includelactic acid, which Idriss says comes from fermented milk.
The Benefits Of Fermented Skin Care
The biggest benefit is that it allows actives to work better.
The fermentation helps actives in skin care products penetrate the skin better, thus making them more effective.
Another practical benefit, she says, is that fermentation increases preservation, helping your products last longer.
Is It Suitable For All Skin Types?
In general, fermented skin care is safe for everyone.
However, it really depends on what other ingredients are being used in the formula.
How Do You Use It In A Routine?
Idriss says the best practice, however, is to do a patch test just to be safe.
Are There Any Negative Effects?
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Dr. Shereene Idriss, MD, board-certified dermatologist at Idriss Dermatology and founder ofPillowtalkDerm Skin Care.
Probiotic fermentation augments the skin anti-photoaging properties of Agastache rugosa through up-regulating antioxidant components in UV-B-irradiated HaCaT keratinocytes.
2015 Jul 30; 57(2): 156163.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4566027/
This article was originally published onOct.
