HEALTH REPORT
Why balancing your skin microbiome is the key to healthy skin
C reating healthy skin by balancing the skin microbiome is the focus of a new functional skincare range by Summer Land Camel. Created by Jeffrey Flood, physiotherapist, biochemist and nutritional immuno- therapist, the Summer Land Pure Camel Milk Artisan skincare range was born out of his extensive research into skin issues and the role of the skin microbiome to help heal his own son’s severe eczema. Realising the shortage of camel milk in Australia, he established the country’s first commercial camel dairy with his business partner Paul Martin. A microbiome is a collection of micro-organisms living either inside or outside of your body. And while the gut microbiome’s role in our health is now well established (see article page 14), the skin microbiome is emerging as a critical factor in the health and protection of our skin – with research showing disruption to its delicate balance can lead to several
“At its heart, our skincare is about making your skin well. We created it to help build the skin microbiome in both number and biodiversity, because it’s the biome (and of course, diet) that drives the health of your skin. Just like in your gut, the biodiversity and robust nature of that ecosystem is what will allow your skin to express itself properly and ultimately give you better skin,” Jeff explained. “Camel milk contains everything your skin needs to be naturally beautiful and healthy. Most skincare products contain antibacterial and antifungal ingredients to help preserve shelf life, but they disrupt the skin microbiome, negating any positive benefits from ‘active ingredients’ and often leaving your skin worse off. The challenge was to create a range without these ingredients that still had a good shelf life and didn’t need to be kept in the fridge.” “There are thousands of double blind randomised clinical trials, the best research you can get, showing the benefits of camel milk. But my approach was to first look at how the skin works, what is the role of the microbiome, and then functionally, what ingredients have been proven to work. Without an understanding of biome
skin disorders, such as dandruff, acne, psoriasis, or atopic dermatitis. Imbalance to our skin microbiome can come from various factors including diet, hormonal imbalance, lifestyle, and use of medications and cosmetics. Camel milk is one of the world’s richest, natural sources of prebiotics, anti-inflammatory lipids and immune supporting proteins.
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ISSUE 55 • 2019
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