Why good bacteria in skincare is good for your skin

Probiotics from natural fermentation

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Su:m37 Secret Essence is a pre-serum. $108

Fermented probiotics

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Dior Hydra Life 2-in-1 Sorbet Water is a toner for all skin types. $83

Fermented probiotics

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Lancome Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Serum, $105-$130. It’s part of a complementary range with pre-serum, eye care, and a hydrogel mask.

Fermented probiotics

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Allies of Skin Molecular Multi-nutrient Day Cream is a moisturiser with fermented lilac cell culture that’s said to reduce redness and inflammation. $139

Fermented probiotics

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Porcelain Intensive – HA+ Hydrating Serum has lactobacillus ferment to help curb breakouts. $198

Fermented probiotics

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Elizabeth Arden Superstart Probiotic Cleanser is also a one-minute  deep-cleansing mask. $48

Micro-organisms as probiotics

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Biotherm Life Plankton Essence has 5 per cent of the life plankton micro-organism – the highest concentration in the brand’s range. The brand recently launched a lighter version called the Clear Essence. $78 each