Skin can be triggered by our cosmetics, the environment, hormones, genetics, and stress2, but the common denominator of sensitized skin is a weakened skin barrier, which we’re either born with or develops over time. Our skin barrier3 consists of layers that retain moisture while protecting us from threats like chemicals, pollutants, and allergens. It’s key to healing our reactive skin. “Superkind was inspired by friends and people I met who were frustrated with their lack of options for real skin care for reactive skin. So, it became our challenge to create products that their skin could tolerate and that could also give them the results they’re looking for. We took a very comprehensive look at potential skin triggers and eliminated over 80 of them to create completely stress-free formulas. We also discovered 36 new active ingredients from around the world.” Stress-free formulas are what we’re all about. And the fact that the entire Superkind line has been SkinSAFE certified, meaning it’s passed through an intensive review process to ensure that it’s gentle on skin, excludes irritants, and includes only the purest of ingredients. Better SkinSAFE than sorry. “There is more and more data coming out that just like the digestive system, the skin microbiome is complex, and a disruption of the microbiome can lead to skin disease. An example is the relationship between rosacea and SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth). The Radiance Mask contains both prebiotics, which serve as food for probiotics, which it also contains. Having a healthy skin microbiome can improve skin barrier function, as well as prevent the overgrowth of bad bacteria and yeasts.” Want to learn more? Check out our Clean Beauty School podcast episode featuring Tata Harper. Plus, this month, mbg readers: Get $20 off your first order of $100 or more with code MBG20*. Devon’s first book, Earth Women, is coming soon. To learn more, join the mailing list, and receive updates, head to www.devonbarrowwriting.com.
