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Why You Should Be Putting Probiotics on Your Face

You've been eating probiotics for years. Now it's time to wear them
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Fine Line-Fighting Serum
What it is: Bioelements Probiotic Anti-Aging Serum, $69

What it does: This probiotic-packed serum rallies the good-bacteria troops to form a protective barrier on your skin's surface. This helps deflect external stressors, allowing your skin to remain as uncorrupted as an 18-year-old's for as long as possible.

Anti-aging elements, like soy and rice milk proteins, add an extra dose of nourishment and hydration. Pat a thin layer onto your face and neck before bed before bed between cleansing and moisturizing to give the formula a full night to kick into gear.

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Redness Relief Cream
What it is: Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Relief Cream With Probiotic Technology, $48

What it does: Formulated to fight inflammation and future skin flare-ups, this oil-free moisturizer is still gentle enough for supersensitive skin.

Slather it over clean skin morning and night to calm redness and rosacea. Additional skin-care goodies (think: moisturizing shea butter and glycerin), as well as rosacea- and free radical-fighting green tea, serve as backup.

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Brightening Mask
What it is: Tula Exfoliating Treatment Mask, $54

What it does: Nothing announces your age to the world quite like rough, lackluster skin. This clay mask aims to make dull, lackluster skin a thing of the past by using both chemical and physical exfoliation, as well as probiotics, to resurface uneven skin tone and texture, leaving you with a radiant complexion.

"We use a patented probiotic technology and other nutritious ingredients to protect, strengthen and nourish the skin," says Dr. Roshini Raj, MD, creator of TULA Probiotic Skin Care. "We like to say that our products are like a healthy smoothie for your skin." (A yogurt-based smoothie, to be exact.)

Use this mask for five minutes a day, two to three times a week, before rinsing with cool water. Lactic acid exfoliates, while Bentonite Clay and microbeads made from soybean oil, volcanic sand and Vitamin E physically polish and hydrate skin. The result? Major glowiness.

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Pore-Shrinking Cream
What it is: LJH Probiotics Sleeping Cream, $48

What it does: Formulated with 50 percent probiotic extracts, this stuff is all about harnessing as much good bacteria as possible to neutralize free radical activity and control excess sebum on skin, which prevents enlarged pores and minimizes oil production.

The Korean-made sleeping mask is ultra-lightweight -- perfect for those prone to greasy skin and breakouts. Apply a thin layer before bed and rinse in the morning to reveal a luminous, healthy complexion.

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Resurfacing Facial Peel
What it is: Rodial Super Acids X-Treme Acid Rush Peel, $94

What it does: This at-home peel offers intense exfoliation and hydration, while balancing out your skin's crabby microbiome. The result? Reduced fine-lines, enhanced radiance and protection from external aggressors.

Though pricey, the product delivers a potent formula, containing chemical exfoliants like azelaic, glycolic and lactic acids, as well as skin-strengthening probiotics. Use it on clean skin twice weekly for 10 to 15 minutes. (Pro tip: Pro tip: If you have sensitive skin, don't use this stuff more than once a week.)

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BY AMANDA MONTELL | DEC 3, 2015 | SHARES
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