Here’s what we know – life has changed. Drastically. Particularly over the last 2 million years. And over the last 100 years, even more so. Largely led by an industry that advocates practises that support sales over sustainability (in every sense of the word). Our purpose as a microbiome skincare brand is twofold – firstly,…
The Sapienic two-step anti-ageing moisturization system supports a healthy microbiome and promotes the strengthening of skin structures. This lowers inflammation and slows ageing – healthy skin ages slower. The PRIME Lipids + PRIME Serum form part of a two-step moisturization routine – a Lipid phase (step 1) with oil-soluble actives and a Serum phase (step…
Probiotics are live microbes that are beneficial to your health, so you’re probably wondering why you might need them on your face? Adding live microbes to your gut microbiome has been known to help gut health for around 100 years but recent genetic sequencing of the microbes on your skin has shown that without a diverse skin…
Human breast milk is mind-boggling complex in its composition. Cannabinoids, stem cells, probiotics, appetite modulators and an insane variety of nutrients are all perfectly tailored to create a healthy child. Babies that are fed on formula (largely cow’s milk) are more sickly, less intelligent, and have an increased chance of developing psychological disorders. Can we…
Our ancestors lost their fur about 1,9 million years ago, so our lineage has been ‘naked’ for a long time. Fur protects most mammals from the sun, so why would we lose our protective layer? Humans sweat … a lot. Sweat evaporates more efficiently off an uncovered surface, and it is most likely that this…
Imagine going out into a forest… What do you see around you? You probably see trees, shrubs, flowers, moss, rocks, grass, insects, and birds. The diversity of species is what we call a forest. If your goal is to make sure this forest flourishes and survives, what would you need? Water? Fertiliser? Of course not!…
Your skin did not evolve to require the daily application of products. Particularly products that remove oil from the skin surface. In the century since soap has become integrated into our daily routine, skin diseases like acne and eczema have exploded in their prevalence. These are now the two most common skin ailments globally and…
Most people living a modern lifestyle will have some experience of acne. Depending on the grading scale used, acne prevalence amongst adolescents ranges between 35% and 96%, with the most common range reported between 80 and 90%. Click here to learn more. Is it likely that 80 to 90% of adolescent humans have always had…