Partner with Sequential Skin to bring our innovative skin health test to your customers. Give them an in-depth analysis of what lies on the surface of their skin and how best to increase its overall wellbeing.

We recommend taking the test first thing in the morning, before you shower or wash your face, so the patch captures a sample when your skin is in its most natural state. Simply stick the Sequential patch on your forehead (adhesive side down) for 10 seconds and then put it in the test tube provided, and mail it back to us. More thorough instructions are included in the test kit.

Results are received within 2-3 weeks.

Your skin microbiome test results can be accessed through the Skin Health Tracker mobile application.

Your Sequential report gives you a clear and in-depth look at your Skin Microbiome Balance, which reflects the state of your skin microbiome and assesses the effects that your physical environment has on your skin. It will also highlight the age of your skin based on the test.

“heterogeneity” comes in two forms - biological (people have different skin microbiome) and technical (experimental/sample collection/processing), the above points are addressing both Summarised more concisely here: 1. Targeted Demographics: We work closely with clients to clearly define the target demographic and skin type. 2. Strict Criteria: Inclusion and exclusion criteria minimize variability caused by treatments (e.g., antibiotics) or environmental differences (e.g., travel). 3. Smart Probes: These evaluate absolute levels of microbes on the skin, enabling us to measure exact quantities, track changes over time, and identify trends across clinical samples. 4. Synthetic Controls: Spike-in synthetic DNA controls manage variability during sample processing. 5. Standardized Protocols: Consistent, validated protocols are used across all labs, and we handle DNA extraction and qPCR in-house to ensure reliability. 6. Reproducible Sampling: Our skin patch collects samples from a consistent surface area for accurate and reproducible microbiome analysis. Biological variability: 1. Targeted Demographics: We work closely with clients to clearly define the target demographic and skin type. 2. Strict Criteria: Inclusion and exclusion criteria minimize variability caused by treatments (e.g., antibiotics) or environmental differences (e.g., travel). Technical variability: 1. Smart Probes: These evaluate absolute levels of microbes on the skin, enabling us to measure exact quantities, track changes over time, and identify trends across clinical samples. 2. Synthetic Controls: Spike-in synthetic DNA controls manage variability during sample processing. 3. Standardized Protocols: Consistent, validated protocols are used across all labs, and we handle DNA extraction and qPCR in-house to ensure reliability. 4. Reproducible Sampling: Our skin patch collects samples from a consistent surface area for accurate and reproducible microbiome analysis.