Science
News and research notes.
Microbiome-first thinking, lab updates, and evidence-backed routines from the Dr. Nish team.
Skin Microbiome
January 15, 2026
The Skin Microbiome: Your Invisible Skin Ecosystem
Your skin is a living ecosystem and home to trillions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that mostly help, not harm. Learn what the microbiome is, why it protects you, what throws it off balance, and how to care for it.
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Skin Barrier
December 14, 2025
Skin Barrier 101: Why Your Skin Barrier Matters More Than Any Serum
No skincare works if your skin barrier is broken.
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Microbiome Disruption
January 2, 2026
What Happens to Your Skin Microbiome When You Use Harsh Products?
Harsh products don’t just clean your skin, they destabilize your microbiome.
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Skin pH
November 28, 2025
pH and the Skin Microbiome: Why Acidic Skin Is Healthier Skin
Your skin thrives when its natural acidity is preserved, not stripped.
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Postbiotics
November 10, 2025
Postbiotics vs Probiotics vs Prebiotics in Skincare
Postbiotics let you harness microbial benefits without putting live bacteria on your skin.
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Hydrogel Patches
October 22, 2025
Why Patches Might Be the Future of Smart Skincare
Hydrogel patches create a controlled microenvironment that creams cannot.
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