Recommended Ingredients for Sebum Control without Affecting Skin Microbiome

To reduce facial oiliness while maintaining a healthy skin microbiome, it is important to use ingredients that regulate sebum production without being overly harsh or stripping the skin of its natural beneficial bacteria. Here are the recommended ingredients:

1. Sebum Control Ingredients

These ingredients help reduce excess oil production:

• Zinc PCA: A highly effective ingredient for controlling oiliness. It also has antimicrobial properties that help prevent acne without disrupting the overall balance of the skin.
• Sebum-Reg™ (Capryloyl Glycine): Specifically designed to regulate sebum production and help restore the skin's natural acid mantle, which is essential for a healthy microbiome.

2. Microbiome Supporting Ingredients

To ensure the microbiome remains balanced while controlling oil, you should include "Prebiotics" or "Microbiota Balancers":

• Prebio-care (Skin Prebiotic): A prebiotic that serves as a food source for beneficial bacteria on the skin, helping them thrive and outcompete harmful bacteria.
• NuBiome™ (Skin Microbiome): Specifically formulated to balance the skin's ecosystem, ensuring that the reduction of oil doesn't lead to an imbalance in microbial flora.
• Isosorbide (Microbiota Balancer): Helps maintain the balance of the skin's microbiota, keeping the skin barrier strong and healthy.

Recommended Approach:

For the best results, you can combine a sebum regulator like Zinc PCA with a prebiotic like Prebio-care. This combination ensures that while you are reducing the "fuel" (sebum) for acne-causing bacteria, you are simultaneously strengthening the "good" bacteria that protect your skin.

Avoid using high concentrations of harsh alcohols or strong traditional preservatives that can kill beneficial bacteria. Instead, focus on these targeted active ingredients.