‘This is skin minimalism with purpose. By supporting rather than disrupting the microbiome, our botanical ingredients help skin restore its intelligence - calmly, slowly, and visibly.’

- Estella, Founder and Formulator

When balanced, the microbiome is your skin’s first line of defence, shielding against environmental stress, reducing inflammation, supporting moisture retention, and even accelerating repair. When compromised, it’s often the beginning of sensitivity, breakouts, dullness, and uneven tone. At LIV Botanics, we believe in protecting beauty at the source and the microbiome is exactly that. It’s why every scientifically-backed formula is crafted not to override the skin’s natural rhythms, but to work in harmony with them. We don’t believe in stripping or over-stimulating. Instead, we advocate for gentle restoration, letting your skin remember its own brilliance.

Each product in the LIV universe is designed to support microbial harmony. Aloe Vera Leaf Juice, a natural prebiotic, appears throughout our range, including in The Luminous, where it works alongside Snow Mushroom, natures answer to hyaluronic acid,  to hydrate deeply while feeding beneficial bacteria.

In The Cleansing Bar and The Bakuchiol Facial Oil, jojoba oil, a biomimetic lipid, mimics the skin’s natural sebum, protecting its barrier while calming inflammation. Botanical extracts like sea buckthorn, raspberry seed oil, and chamomile offer anti-inflammatory and reparative benefits, creating the ideal environment for your microbiome to thrive.

But skin doesn’t exist in isolation. Your gut microbiome, stress levels, and even your sleep patterns influence the state of your skin. Scientists have proven that the gut-skin axis (the connection between your digestive health and your complexion) plays a vital role in conditions like eczema, acne, and rosacea. What you eat, how you rest, and the rhythms of your life are all written across your skin.

A well-nourished microbiome isn’t just about calm skin. It’s about resilient skin. So perhaps the most radical thing you can do for your skin this summer is to slow down. Let your skincare be simple. Let your ingredients be pure. Let your rituals reflect the beauty of balance.

Photography : Linda Wit

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