Microbiome Health
Your skin microbiome is an ecosystem of trillions of bacteria living on the surface of your skin. Research shows that everyone has a unique microbial print that varies with lifestyle, environment, and skincare habits. For optimal skin health, it's important to have a diverse and balanced population of bacteria.
Skin Traits
Your skin traits refer to the surface-level characteristics of your skin. We've categorized these into five areas based on your questionnaire responses when registering your kit: moisture level, skin firmness, sensitivity response, antioxidant capacity, and pigmentation.
Environment Health
Where you live greatly affects your skin. We primarily consider the UV index in your area to gauge the impact of sun exposure. Additionally, we assess pollution levels, as high pollution can cause particles to penetrate your skin and lead to oxidative stress.
Skin Microbiome Profile
This first graph will be your Skin Microbiome Score. This gauges it’s overall balance.
Then we will review your Key Microbes. These six key bacteria have been identified to have the most impact on the skin when they are imbalanced. Your results will be compared to optimal range.
Your Skin Microbiome Composition
This section details the bacteria extracted and analyzed from your sample. It will help you understand why you might be experiencing certain skin concerns. Expect a deep dive with around 20 different bacteria listed.
Below is a snapshot example of what some of the bacteria may be for someone struggling with acne.
Your Skin Traits
After carefully evaluating your questionnaire, our lab partner has broke down your perceived skin traits into five categories and provided tips on how to improve each one. The categories are moisture, skin firmness, antioxidant capacity, sensitivity response, and pigmentation.
Environment
While you can't change where you live, there are steps you can take to lessen the impact of your environment on your skin. Based on your results, you can determine if you're using the necessary protection, like sunscreen and antioxidant ingredients, to defend against harmful particles penetrating your skin.
In conclusion, your microbiome test results provide a comprehensive overview of your skin’s unique ecosystem, offering valuable insights into your skin’s biological age, health indicators, and environmental impact. By understanding your skin age, microbiome health, skin traits, and the influence of your environment, you and your esthetician can create a personalized skincare plan tailored to your needs. If you have any further questions, please reach out to your skincare professional or chat with our in-house esthetician on our website – laflore.com. We hope you enjoy exploring your personalized skin health insights and take the next steps towards achieving your optimal skin health!
