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How Skin Compares to An Ecosystem

  Any ecologist will tell you that a forest filled with a wide variety of plants is healthier than a commercial plantation containing only one species of tree. The complex…

Dense forest with tall, moss-covered trees and thick undergrowth of ferns. Sunlight filters through the canopy, casting a greenish hue over the lush vegetation. The scene appears serene and untouched, evoking a sense of tranquil wilderness.

Diversity in Skin Systems

  Just as diversity is important in environmental ecosystems, so it is important in the mix of microbes found in the skin. A diverse microbiome equals healthy skin.    …