Our mission since the founding of this Company in 1871 has been to develop substantive products using the highest quality ingredients and combining science and nature with innovation for use by skincare professionals. Columbia SkinCare has created a new category of products based on these concepts which may be used to enhance aesthetic procedures as […]
For centuries, women have been seeking a miracle solution to aging skin. They have spent (and continue to spend) billions of dollars each year on serums, cleansers, creams and more hoping each time that this might be the solution that delivers the illusive “fountain of youth”. But, despite the hundreds of products and thousands of […]
Microbiome Friendly Skin Care Products and the Science Behind Them The microbiome, along with the acid mantel of the skin, is a critical part of the jigsaw of healthy-looking balanced skin. It needs to be looked after with the utmost of care. At Columbia Probiotic Skincare we believe that by avoiding certain ingredients on your […]
Just as we adjust our wardrobes as the seasons change, our bodies and our skin’s microbiome must adjust to climate change as well. Our skin serves many purposes, including the regulation of body temperature, sensory perception, and immune system surveillance. It also provides barrier protection for our other organs and it supports the functions immunological […]
Acne is one of the most common, frustrating, and annoying skin conditions effecting people of all ages. It is a highly personal nuisance, and most of the treatments people use every day are ineffective and/or even harmful. Truth be told, there is no magic bullet to eliminate acne from occurring in most people. The best […]
The start of summer is upon us and while the warmer temperatures, longer days and extra sunshine are a welcome change, the new season also brings with it challenges to our skin. Our skin is home to millions of bacteria, fungi and viruses that compose the skin microbiome. Similar to those in our gut, skin […]
How Topical Probiotics Can Benefit Your Skin The skincare industry has been essentially unchanged for generations. It has addressed skincare as a cosmetic and not as the essential health issue that is at its core. We look at skincare differently. At Columbia SkinCare we take at a more organic approach by incorporating probiotics to help […]
Aging skin is basically the result of two naturally occurring processes which the skin sustains over the course of a lifetime. These are glycation and oxidation. In the skin, glycation is involved in a very complex aging process and simultaneously affects directly and indirectly certain cells, their synthesis and the organization of the matrix. Glycation […]
Health and wellness is a lifestyle, a lifestyle so pervasive that it has developed into its own economy. In the health and wellness world, honesty and authenticity are the top priorities. Everyone knows that the brands and products that compete in this arena are commercial enterprises, but they must not behave that way. In the […]
I think it is reasonable to state that the year 2020 will be remembered as among the most challenging years this planet has faced in a very long time. Those of us working within the health and wellness sector, along with our colleagues working in other essential service areas have been working tirelessly, and despite […]
