๐ฏ At a Glance
๐ฌ How It Actually Works
A chain of plant sugars that act as a prebiotic. They cannot be digested by harmful bacteria (like P. acnes), but they perfectly nourish the good bacteria on your skin.
๐ Why your skin loves it
Balances the skin microbiome, reduces chronic redness, and strengthens the barrier.
๐ก Pro Tip
Essential for recovering from over-exfoliation or harsh acne treatments.
โ๏ธ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It causes fungal acne.
The Science
It actually helps restore the bacterial balance to fight off opportunistic fungi.