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Skincare Routine for Fungal Overgrowth

This routine is designed for people experiencing skin concerns that can worsen when Malassezia yeast becomes overactive. When Malassezia is overactive, the goal is to avoid feeding it. That means setting aside most conventional skincare products and using formulas that are microbiome‑safe, barrier‑supportive, and free of ingredients that encourage yeast growth. The products in this routine are intentionally simple: they cleanse, calm, soothe, balance, and moisturize without feeding Malassezia.

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Patch Test Personal Care Products

It’s important to test every new product to ensure that it’s compatible with your skin or your child’s skin. By performing a patch test on a small area of the skin, you can get an idea how the skin will tolerate the product. Here’s how to patch-test personal care products.

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Can Stress Cause Skin Problems?

Stress can make skin more sensitive, reactive, and prone to various unpleasant conditions such as acne, psoriasis, and eczema. Stress can also cause the skin to become dry and itchy. Discover ways to reduce stress for better skin.

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Skin Care Habits to Start

If you are trying to repair a damaged skin barrier, or if you just want to protect and future-proof your skin, make these skin care habits a normal part of your personal care routine.

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Skincare Habits to Stop

We need thick skin, moist skin, and a balanced skin microbiome to get and maintain healthy skin. Below is a list of a few skin care habits and ingredients that can thin or dry the skin or disrupt skin flora.

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Should I Worry About a Damaged Skin Barrier?

When the skin barrier no longer functions normally, gaps develop in the “wall” so that water escapes and irritants and pathogens can get in. A damaged skin barrier can result in many uncomfortable or unattractive skin conditions. By taking a holistic approach to our skin health, we can repair and maintain a healthy skin barrier.

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Fungal Acne and Other Fungal Conditions

Malassezia yeast overgrowth can trigger a variety of skin conditions. If you have any of the following conditions, the information in this article may help: Fungal Acne (Malassezia Folliculitis), Eczema, Dermatitis, Pityriasis Versicolor, Rosacea, Razor Bumps, Hot Tub Rash, Barber’s Itch.

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Fungal Acne vs Regular Acne

Acne vulgaris and Malassezia folliculitis (also known as “fungal acne”) are two different skin conditions that can sometimes be confused with each other. These two conditions need to be addressed differently. The table shows some of the differences between “fungal acne” and regular acne.

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Acne

Dry Skin

Oily Skin

Malassezia

Body Odor