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Introducing the Biome Mask™
Sequential Skin is proud to announce its biodegradable Biome Mask™ line designed to balance the skin microbiome and make your skin healthier.
The Biome Mask™ line has five formulas to target five skin traits. Each is infused with serums that target specific concerns and uses prebiotics and postbiotics to balance the skin's microbiome. All masks have been tested in vivo.
Made for all skin types
How They Work
Prebiotics
Prebiotics beneficially affect the host by selectively stimulating the growth and/or activity of one or a limited number of bacteria on the skin, and thus improves host health.
Feed your skin microbiome! Prebiotics act as good for the microbes on the skin, and allow good bacteria to grow and thrive.
Probiotics
Probiotics are living microorganisms that confer benefit to the host when applied to the body.
Because probiotics are live bacteria, it is incredibly difficult to preserve and put into skincare products (especially when skincare contains preservatives). In fact, some products on the market that say they use probiotics, are actually using prebiotics or postbiotics.
Postbiotics
Postbiotics are the byproduct of fermented live bacteria (probiotics) or inactivated microorganisms.
The process of fermentation releases nutrients inside of the bacteria and holds concentrated and nourishing skin health benefits that help to balance the skin microbiome.
INGREDIENTS
FROM MICROBIAL ORIGIN
No
INTENDED TO BE UTILISED BY THE HUMAN MICROBIOTA?
No
Yes
Yes
ARE THEY VIABLE?
No
Yes
ORIGIN
VIABILITY
FUNCTION
ORDINARY INGREDIENT
ORDINARY INGREDIENT WITH PREBIOTIC FUNCTION
INTENDED TO BE UTILISED BY THE HUMAN MICROBIOTA?
PROBIOTIC INGREDIENT
No
Yes
POSTBIOTIC INGREDIENT
POSTBIOTIC INGREDIENT WITH PREBIOTIC FUNCTION
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What is Sequential's testing platform?Sequential has developed the gold standard test for microbiome-friendly products, in vivo (in, or on, humans). Finally, we can give some certainty about if a product is truly affecting the microbiome. We offer a complete end-to-end solution to support microbiome-friendly claims. From consultancy and study design to our proprietary microbiome testing kits. We analyse, interpret and report our findings to meet your needs.
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Why is it necessary to test the microbiome in vivo?At present, there are no regulations for microbiome-related formulas that brands and formulators can follow, however, it has been universally acknowledged that the in vivo method of conducting clinical studies is becoming critical and paramount to getting marketing claims through. When regulations are introduced, which may be imminent, the in vitro system will find itself lacking, resulting in limited claims and certifications that do not hold their value. This is why, we at Sequential strive to offer an in vivo approach, knowing full well that we want our client's claims to be significantly backed by scientific and quantifiable data.
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What type of sequencing technology does Sequential use for analysis?We offer four types of sequencing techniques including qPCR with our Smart Probes™, 16S, ITS and Shotgun Metagenomics. Using next-generation sequencing of the collection of microorganisms found on the body, during product usage, Sequential investigates the microbial diversity, and particular microorganisms we know are important and play a role in a healthy microbiome.
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Does Sequential offer claims certification for tested products?We provide our clients with a certification to claim “Maintains the Microbiome” subject to in vivo testing results which can be used in communication efforts. Once your product is tested with our qPCR Smart Probes™ and has shown favourable results in supporting the microbiome, we can certify your product with our Maintains the Microbiome certification seal. We have ensured that our seal and certification are backed by quantifiable data and scientifically significant markers. The aim is to ensure our clients feel confident in making their claims and can communicate the true benefit of their microbiome formulations.
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