At La Roche-Posay we have always pushed the boundaries of what is possible in skincare.
For nearly the past 10 years we have focused our energy on this new field of research, Microbiome Science.
It has really changed our approach to skincare.
Traditionally skincare was designed to correct the visible signs of skin conditions.
But what we have learned through our studies on the microbiome is that there is this invisible ecosystem of bacteria living on your skin.
And the balance between these different species play a vital function to your health.

We could see a direct correlation:
If your microbiome ecosystem was balanced your skin was healthier.
If unbalanced, problems would appears stronger.
So we thought, what if we could find a way to rebalance this microbiome, to find a better outcome.
Working with our laboratories on Microbiome Science to develop a new type of ingredient.

A delicate strain grown on our thermal water. 
A powerful prebiotic. We call it Aqua Posae.
“You see here the original strain, stored at -80c. Grown on thermal water, and it is contently monitored for 24/7. We then condition it so that it can be placed in our product at the right concentration. This process is patented and totally unique.”

Once in our product the results were beyond our expectation:
The microbiome was rebalancing, and staying balanced.
Signs of skin conditions dramatically decreased, and skin stayed healthy.
At La Roche-Posay our mission is to provide life changing dermatology  for those with sensitive skin.

We believe our Microbiome Science is the change the industry needs and we are excited to lead it that change.