12 Fermented Products for Your Best Skin Yet

Fermented skin care products have been around for a while now, but they're set to really explode this year. What exactly is fermentation, you ask? The process happens when microorganisms like bacteria and yeast are used to break down or change the ingredients in substances.

The result boasts amino acids, vitamins and other nutrients that do everything from provide antioxidant protection to boost your glow to extend the shelf life of your products. Sometimes the fermentation process even yields probiotics, live bacteria, to help keep your skin's microbiome healthy. Some of the most intriguing and effective fermented ingredients you'll find in skin care products these days include kombucha (fermented tea), sake (fermented rice) and kefir (fermented milk).

Keep reading to see the best fermented skin care products.

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