The trillions of microbes (bacteria, viruses and fungi) that make up your skin microbiome protect you from invading pathogens by competitive exclusion. They use all the available nutrient and occupy all suitable microbial niches while at the same time producing anti-microbial peptides to protect against invaders. Topical probiotics can help to boost the numbers and balance your resident microbiome. To find out more go to www.esseskincare.com.
