Probiotics are becoming the latest trend in the beauty industry as recent studies are showing that their health-promoting effects extend way beyond gut wellbeing. Dermatologist  explains what probiotics are and talks about their skin care benefits.

According to Dr. Humphrey,  both probiotics and prebiotics have been proven to reduce eczema in babies and children, and in some small trials, have improved acne in teens and adults. Recent evidence also show that probiotics may be a natural alternative therapy for certain dermatological conditions.

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