You may have heard the buzz that probiotics are the next big thing in skincare, and, if you’re like me, you’re intrigued. I associate probiotics with healthy digestion (also manifested in healthy skin), so this sounds like a win-win combo. But I was still a little (read: very) unclear on what probiotics actually do for skin. I went to Nude skincare, one of the first brands to offer probiotic beauty products, for some answers. Turns out that topical probiotics keep skin’s natural protective barrier in balance, rather than stripping beneficial oils and bacteria each time you cleanse or moisturize. This translates to increased protection against environmental stresses and an ideal environment for the skin’s microflora, which maintains hydration and even wards off bad bacteria that could cause a host of skin problems like acne, eczema or rosacea. (more…)