Originating as a Korean trend, trendy ethnic foods such as kimchi and kombucha are now becoming known around the world for their unforeseen benefits in the realm of skin care. Their unique, fermented ingredients have been shown to improve gut health as well as the overall appearance of skin. Hence, it makes perfect sense that they are now a groundbreaking topical skin care trend. These fermented ingredients can be consumed with food and can also be applied to the body and face, either way working wonders for the skin.
INSIDE OUT BENEFITS
Fermentation is the process of biologically enhancing ingredients to increase their nutritional value. Typically used for fruits and vegetables, this method involves soaking food in salt water, allowing natural bacteria to grow. The natural bacteria subsequently feeds on the starch to generate lactic acid, resulting in preserved food and the creation of vitamin B, probiotics, omega 3 fatty acids and enzymes.
The gut requires an increase of good bacteria to maintain a healthy system; an abundant amount of this good bacteria can be found in fermented foods. Research proves that the dietary intake of fermented foods aids digestion, promotes gut health, detoxifies the body, beautifies the skin and enhances nutrient absorption. The benefits that fermented foods have in everyday nutritional and beauty care prove how this innovative usage of ingredients is highly beneficial in skin care treatments today. The body transports nutrients to our most imperative organs first, and therefore the primary places where dietary insufficiencies appear are on the skin, hair and nails. This is why healthy bacteria in the gut is crucial to good health and glowing skin.
TOPICAL APPLICATION BENEFITS
Fermented ingredients work just as favorably when used ON the skin. The unique topical application benefits of fermented ingredients include the following:
FERMENTED INGREDIENTS BOOST ANTIOXIDANT LEVELS. This enhances the overall beneficial effect of antioxidants on the skin.
FERMENTED INGREDIENTS BOOST BIOAVAILABILITY. When used in topical skin care, the fermentation method intensifies the bioavailability of ingredients, meaning they can be absorbed at a deeper, more profound level.
FERMENTED INGREDIENTS ARE “BROKEN DOWN” INTO TINIER MOLECULES. This allows them to be easily absorbed, making penetrating, hydrating, repairing and soothing skin more effective and less complex.
FERMENTED INGREDIENTS PROVIDE ENHANCED NUTRIENT DENSITY AND CONCENTRATION OF PEPTIDES, PROTEINS, ANTIOXIDANTS AND AMINO ACIDS. Fermented ingredients boost the efficiency and effectiveness of these properties.
THE FERMENTATION PROCESS DOES NOT ALLOW BAD MICROORGANISMS TO SURVIVE. This means fewer preservatives are needed, which eliminates irritation that can be associated with them.
FERMENTED INGREDIENTS BOOST CELLULAR TURNOVER. The process of fermentation naturally produces enzymes and amino acids that speed up skin cell turnover.
FERMENTED INGREDIENTS TREAT SENSITIVE SKIN WITHOUT IRRITATION. Fermentation breaks down particles, allowing products to retain their effectiveness, but also become milder and penetrate skin more effectively. This provides successful skin care results without redness, sensitivity or acne breakouts.
FERMENTED INGREDIENTS DETOXIFY AND PROTECT THE SKIN. Similar to how they work in the gut, fermented ingredients eliminate harmful bacteria that can cause acne and irritation topically. As a result, this helps reduce inflammation on the skin.
