PROBiome DERMA – Skin Microbiota Analysis
299,00€
PROBiome DERMA
Skin microbiota analysis
SAMPLES ANALYSED
+12132
SKIN AREAS ANALYSED
3
THE REPORT
- Microbial balance (phyla)
- Dry, moist and oily areas
- Ranking of the top seven species
- Skin concerns: genera and species involved
- Beneficial species to support
- Unwanted species above threshold
PERSONALISED PATHWAY
- Summary of your test results
- Specific tips to take care of your skin
CONSULTATION
- A 30-minute consultation with one of our expert professionals, who will explain your test results and give you practical tips to look after your skin microbiota
€ 299,00
Why the skin microbiota matters
Protective barrier
A balanced skin microbiota supports the skin’s barrier function and hinders unwanted microorganisms.
Correct pH
Some skin bacteria help maintain the acid mantle, the slightly acidic pH of the skin’s surface.
Hydration
The balance between microorganisms and the hydrolipidic film contributes to hydrated, supple skin.
Balance
Dry, moist and oily areas host different communities: the right ratio between species is what counts.
Skin dysbiosis
What changes between a balanced skin microbiota and one in dysbiosis
Balanced microbiota
- ✔ Rich variety of species
- ✔ Beneficial species prevail, such as Staphylococcus epidermidis
- ✔ Slightly acidic pH
- ✔ Protected skin barrier
Microbiota in dysbiosis
- ✖ Lower variety of species
- ✖ Increase in unwanted species, such as Staphylococcus aureus
- ✖ Altered pH
- ✖ Possible discomfort such as redness, dryness or blemishes
How the service works
Choose your kit and buy it online
Delivered to your home within 2-3 working days
Collect the sample at home
Our courier will pick it up wherever is most convenient for you
Get your results in 3 weeks
You will receive the report directly by email
- Order the test: you will receive a collection kit for biological samples, designed to keep the sample stable at room temperature throughout the analysis.
- Collect and send the sample: in the morning, before washing your face and without creams or make-up, rub the swab on the indicated areas following the instructions included in the kit, place the sample in the kit box and book the FREE pickup by scanning the QR code in the instructions or by emailing ritiri@genes4you.it with your full name, analysis code, pickup address and phone number… we will take care of the rest.
- Get your report: you will receive your results directly by email.
Learn more
The skin conditions most studied in relation to the microbiota
In oily areas, acne is associated with a shift in the balance between Cutibacterium acnes strains and the other skin bacteria. The report shows the microbial genera and species associated with the main skin concerns.
During flare-ups, an increase in Staphylococcus aureus and a lower variety of species are often observed. Knowing the composition of your microbiota is useful information to share with your dermatologist.
Studies have observed differences in the skin microbiota of people with rosacea, including the role of the Demodex mite and its associated bacteria.
Changes in the microbiota have also been described in areas affected by psoriasis, with a different presence of some bacterial genera compared with healthy skin.
Cleansers, cosmetics, beauty treatments and antibiotics can change the skin microbiota. Repeating the test lets you see their effects over time.
Frequently asked questions
Anyone who wants to know the state of their skin microbiota: for example with recurring blemishes, dryness or redness, to choose cosmetics and treatments more knowingly, or to assess their effects over time. Sample collection is simple and non-invasive.
At home, with a swab rubbed on the indicated areas of the skin, following the instructions included in the kit. Sample pickup is free.
The report is sent by email within 3 weeks of sample pickup.
No. The test is not a diagnosis and the tips are not a treatment plan: they describe your microbiota and suggest how to take care of your skin according to the latest scientific literature. We recommend sharing them with your dermatologist, who knows your clinical history.
Online from this page, or through GeneS partner clinics and professionals.
