Hello friends of the Skin Microbiome!
To complement Formulae’s current Microbiome Friendly range, we are releasing a NEW range: Formulae – Skin Science. Encompassing Formulae’s ground-breaking microbiome friendly manufacturing techniques, this established, ready-to-go range is packed full of effective, evidence-based ingredients specifically formulated for a range of skin needs with powerful delivery agents.
Why have I created Formulae Skin science?
As Formulae’s Head Cosmetic Scientist and Formulae skincare specialist, I often see clients and clinic owners searching for key actives which promise outstanding results. In addition, people want their key actives formulated to exclude ‘nasties’ such as parabens, sulphates, toxins and numerous other ingredients. Unfortunately, this is the fault of marketing overload, where there is so much information with mixed messages and much of it based on dubious science.
Restoring and maintaining a healthy skin microbiome and nurturing skin physiology is the most important thing skincare can achieve. It’s not something that can be easily defined by reading an ingredient list; it is about the entire chemical composition of the formulation and the techniques in which it is produced.
One thing that I’ve seen time and time again is clients and Skin Clinics swapping to Microbiome Friendly formulations and suddenly getting results they couldn’t achieve previously regardless of the actives that are used.
Cosmetic science is not just about the science of making products that just look good. It’s about making products that deliver optimal results. Formulae Skin Science is a combination of medical grade science and cosmetic science working in unison.
The real science isn’t in the actives: it’s in making a product that supports healthy physiology and skin microbiome.
It is estimated that 90% of skin ageing is caused by the environment your skin is directly exposed to. If an active is put in a cream that doesn’t foster a healthy environment for your skin, then the science behind the active – regardless how promising it might be – is irrelevant. The real science isn’t in the actives: it’s in making a product that supports healthy physiology and skin microbiome.
We’ve written blogs about the importance of the microbiome and our scientists and pharmacists are leading the way in using the microbiome for the treatment of skin disorders and fighting skin ageing.
Is it the same as Formulae Personalised Skincare?
We realised that the complete personalised skincare journey is not for everyone. Sometimes people are short on time, or they have existing products with actives that they love but would like to experience Microbiome Friendly skincare. Sometimes clinics would like to offer a complete range of microbiome friendly skincare without the hassle of designing everything from scratch.
I have chosen my favourite actives and put them into a microbiome friendly base. I’ve formulated Skin Science for health-conscious individuals, dedicated to making their skin health the best it can be. When enough people start to ask for a certain active to be made by us – it will become part of Formulae Skin Science. So please let us know what you’d like us to make!
Formulae’s Microbiome Friendly technology is delivered based on three core principles of:
- All products are formulated at the pH that is conducive to microbiome health and optimal skin physiology
- Natural lipids will be incorporated into all products to ensure the product mimics natural sebum
- No ingredient, including preservatives will be used in such a manner that disrupts the healthy skin microbiome
If you’re invested in your long-term skin health, both inside and out, please follow us.
Alternatively, if you’re a business that would like to advocate for skin microbiome education and pioneer the next frontier in skin health and technology, Formulae has a range of services to accompany all your needs.