The advantages of probiotic skincare are prevailing the beauty industry, and we, for one, are not surprised. Marie Drago – founder of probiotic-specialist brand Gallinée – prioritises this powerhouse ingredient for its ability to promote a healthy skin barrier. This barrier acts as our skin’s bodyguard, working to lock in the good and shut out the bad.

If skin appears dull, dry or sensitive, there’s a good chance the natural microbiome is unbalanced. A crucial part of our moisture barrier, the microbiome consists of good bacteria, viruses and fungi that live on our skin’s surface; they are micro-organisms that form a protective ecosystem to prevent bad bacteria from penetrating the outer layer.

When this barrier is compromised, skin can become stressed, hypersensitive and polluted. Gallinée recognise the restorative benefits of probiotics and prebiotics, utilising both ingredients in their products to help soothe, support and nourish the good bacteria of the microbiome.

What are Probiotics?

Probiotics are good, live bacteria that live on the skin. Working to protect our natural microbiome, probiotics play a vital role in achieving a functioning skin barrier. The good bacteria boost resilience, helping to ward off external aggressors that may pose a threat to our protective ecosystem. Probiotics help to optimise barrier function and reinstate balance in the skin, all the while battling a variety of concerns such as redness, sensitivity, dryness and hydration levels.

What are Prebiotics?

Prebiotics feed probiotics, enabling the good bacteria on our skin to thrive. Supporting a balanced microbiome, prebiotics help probiotics to prosper so we can maintain bright, healthy-looking skin. Applied topically, prebiotics aim to soothe and fortify a compromised skin barrier, leaving complexions calm and comfortable.

The Top 5 Gallinée Probiotic/Prebiotic Products

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   GALLINÉE PREBIOTIC CLEANSING BAR 100G

   Shattering our former scepticism of bar soaps for being overly-harsh on the skin, this cleansing bar is both gentle and nourishing. The soap-free, prebiotic formula produces a creamy lather that glides swiftly onto the face and body, effectively dissolving dirt and impurities without stripping away natural moisture. Suitable for sensitive skin types, this bar soap is formulated at pH 5.8, meaning it won’t disrupt natural pH levels.

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   GALLINÉE PREBIOTIC FACE VINEGAR 200ML

   To be applied to cleansed skin, this toning lotion is the key to achieving a refined and resilient complexion. The brand’s Face Vinegar is packed full of revitalising ingredients, including prebiotic actibiome, that works to soothe stressed areas of the face while defending against future irritations. Hibiscus vinegar gently sweeps away dirt and unhealthy bacteria as its antioxidant-rich formula protects against age-accelerating environmental aggressors.

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   GALLINÉE PREBIOTIC FACE MASK AND SCRUB 100ML

   This 2-in-1 face mask and exfoliator is ideal for refining dull-looking complexions. The gentle, non-abrasive formula buffs away the top layer of dead skin cells to reveal bright, radiant skin. Fuelled by a nourishing biotic complex, this face scrub respects the skin’s microbiome while utilising the benefits of kaolin white clay, vitamin E and sea minerals.

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   GALLINÉE PREBIOTIC SCALP AND HAIR SERUM 100ML

   Part of the brand’s pioneering prebiotic haircare range, this hair serum is designed to nourish your lengths as it balances the scalp’s microbiome. Easily forgotten, the scalp is also home to an array of good bacteria that are crying out for nourishment. This oil-free serum seeks to regulate sebum production with its use of pre and postbiotics, fighting against itchiness and dandruff for a fresh, glossy and silky-smooth appearance.

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   GALLINÉE PROBIOTIC HAND CREAM 50ML

   Lightweight and fast-absorbing, this hydrating hand cream wraps dry areas of skin in a nourishing blanket of moisture. Supporting the good bacteria on the skin, the hand cream is formulated with conditioning shea butter alongside a complex blend of prebiotics and probiotics to help fortify, replenish and protect. The 2-in-1 formula also doubles as a foot cream, leaving skin smooth and supple.

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