Dirty Is The New Clean

 

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Ever wondered how much impact one person can make in the world? Consider Jamie Lee Curtis. Isn’t she the one single person who taught us all about probiotics in yogurt in the first place? Before those Activia ads, few of us even knew we had a microbiome. In case you didn’t watch a lot of TV a few years back, a refresher: The human microbiome is composed of the bacteria in your body that keep your digestion regular and your body healthy. And that includes your skin. In fact, we’re landlords to more than 10,000 different microbial species at any time. These are the bacteria that help your complexion stay clear and glowing. In theory. With that in mind, I decided to make a happy home for thousands of the little guys. For two weeks, I dedicated myself to new skin-care products—some containing live microbes—that promised to deliver better, more radiant skin.