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The American Academy of Dermatology has called probiotics one of the new beauty breakthroughs which can help promote clearer skin, decrease skin sensitivity, redness and inflammation. Topical applications of probiotics is the new frontier. The Protekt line of topical probiotic formulations effectively act on the most important biological feature in aging skin… its ability to…
YOU have one of the best defenses against exposure to pathogens and allergens with the regular use of your Kälōs wand, so whip it out and mist away! It helps you, your family, those around you and the environment be healthier. You’ll find people can’t help but ask about it when they see you use…
As our cell phones are an integral part of our everyday lives, earbuds, in-ear headphones, earphones—whatever you call them—are also becoming a vitally necessary part of our lives. Everyone has a set and we use them all the time. Many of us also use our earbuds for extended periods of time such as in the…
Internal use probiotics are a derivative of a plant culture. Plant based probiotics are commonly found in yogurt and digestive supplements. It must be living to work. Anything that is dehydrated is typically dead probiotics and it can’t help you. Living plant-based probiotics assist in maintaining a healthy digestive system. It is well known that…
Elementary microbiology says that that probiotic bacteria should always outnumber the bad bacteria. In nature a 10:1 ratio is required to maintain a proper balance. We’ve also seen this ratio perform with great success in localized research studies performed by our research team here at Protekt Worldwide using eager patients with skin issues that were…
An October 2001 report by the World Health Organization (WHO) defines probiotics as “live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host.”, Wikipedia.org, 2020, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Probiotic In microbiology 101, we learn that beneficial externally sustained living bacteria called probiotics also compete for space with bad bacteria which in turn keeps…
Typically, rosacea is a disease that affects fair-skinned families of northern European descent. There are a few different types of rosacea and associated symptoms: Facial breakouts which resemble acne Blushing or reddening of the cheeks High sensitivity of the skin leading to burning or stinging sensations The appearance of superficial blood vessels resembling spider veins…
Eczema is also known as atopic dermatitis and it affects the skin’s ability to retain moisture. The skin then becomes easily irritated, dry and itchy. Eczema can look like dry scaly patches on the cheek or scalp of a four-month-old; red, dry patches in the creases of a 40-year-old’s elbows and knees or even as…
Cosmetic products with prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics may be beneficial in treating eczema, reported a key-note speaker and physician at the Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference held in 2018 in Las Vegas. Cosmetic products contain preservatives that prevent bacterial contamination. Because of that, it is not possible to have live bacteria in skincare products,” said Joshua…
Topical Probiotics Restores Skin Microflora and Shows Promise in Decreasing Acne Lesions and other skin disorders. Says Rebecca Knackstedt, MD, PhD, Plastic and reconstructive surgery resident at Cleveland Clinic. Similar to the workings of oral probiotics, when specially formulated probiotic topical sprays and serums are applied externally to the skin of both animal and humans,…