HelloBiome Insights

For decades, product development in beauty and oral care operated on a simple premise: bacteria are the enemy. Formulations were designed to strip, sterilize, and suppress. But the science has fundamentally shifted. We now understand that the microbiome — the trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms living on our skin, scalp, oral cavity, and other body areas — plays a critical role in everything from barrier function to long-term skin health. 

This might be the most important round up you’ll read for your skin. We are breaking down the most problem causing skin bacteria your skin could have. Trillions of bacteria dn gunfi live on your skin’s surface, within that mix there are bound to be some problem-causing strains.

House plants have long been a beloved way to bring the outdoors in. Social media is filled with self-proclaimed “Plant Moms” sharing images of lush greenery nestled into carefully curated rooms. Sometimes hung, perched on a shelf, or potted on the floor, there is no wrong way to display your plant babies. What’s even better?… Read More »Plants & Your Microbiome

The old cliche, “You are what you eat” may be a bit overused, yet it’s completely true! Your diet plays a direct role in your skin health, but how big of a role exactly? We decided to do a deep dive into the gut & skin axis connection and give you the need-to-know facts on the importance… Read More »Your Gut Microbiome & Your Skin Health

In the simplest terms, menopause is a natural bodily process in which a woman ceases her period of fertility and her ovaries no longer secrete estrogen. Culturally, menopause is not viewed as a particularly desirable process for a woman to go through. Hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and discomfort are all associated with the process of… Read More »Aging Skin & Your Microbiome

Right now, there are millions of tiny organisms living on your skin—here’s what you need to know about them. Your body is like its own planet, and your skin is home to a thriving community of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. The microbiome is the collection of the microorganisms living on and in your… Read More »What’s the Skin Microbiome?