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But how exactlydoesfermentation benefit your skin?
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What is fermented skin care?
Fermented skin-care ingredients come from nature, but not all of them are plants.
How does fermentation benefit skin?
But it’s not just that fermented skin-care ingredients can potentially absorb better than their counterparts.
“[Fermenting skin care] increases the potency of the ingredients,” she says.
Of course, that’s not necessary for every naturally derived ingredient.
“One studyhas shown that fermented barely and soybean formula enhances skin hydration, she adds.
Has fermented skin care been studied and proven to work?
“The jury is still out on this one.”
But that doesn’t mean that Dr. Idriss is immune to the lure of a fermented product.
Which fermented skin-care products are worth trying?
For those who prefer their complexions to skew baby-soft, Dr. Garshick recommends theFerver Fermented Enzyme Acid Mask.
