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Functional / Support

Fructooligosaccharides

Often labeled as: FOS (Prebiotic)

The food that feeds your skin's good bacteria.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ 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.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Balances the skin microbiome, reduces chronic redness, and strengthens the barrier.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Essential for recovering from over-exfoliation or harsh acne treatments.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It causes fungal acne.

The Science

It actually helps restore the bacterial balance to fight off opportunistic fungi.