Christine Esposito , Associate Editor11.01.19
While consumers may not want to think about the microorganisms living on their skin, they appear to be coming around to the benefits of bacteria, and why stripping them all away may not be in their skin’s best interest. This has leaders in the space excited about the prospects of the microbiome in skin care and grateful for those who helped move the discussion outside of the lab.
“I keep being amazed how understanding is growing quickly. I think we really have to thank the press for it. Microbiome care also benefits from the massive interest in nutrition and minimalism—use less products but better for your skin,” said Marie Drago, founder of microbiome pioneer Gallinée.
This March, Gallinée rolled out its first ever scalp microbiome products—a cleansing cream, mask and serum, all of which contain the company’s prebiotics as well as fermented rice water.
For Drago, expansion to the scalp was a logical extension for her young brand, which can still be considered a start-up, although it did get an investment from
“I keep being amazed how understanding is growing quickly. I think we really have to thank the press for it. Microbiome care also benefits from the massive interest in nutrition and minimalism—use less products but better for your skin,” said Marie Drago, founder of microbiome pioneer Gallinée.
This March, Gallinée rolled out its first ever scalp microbiome products—a cleansing cream, mask and serum, all of which contain the company’s prebiotics as well as fermented rice water.
For Drago, expansion to the scalp was a logical extension for her young brand, which can still be considered a start-up, although it did get an investment from
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