If you ask a dermatologist what to do about wrinkles, he might give you some cosmetic creams. He might recommend you do skin resurfacing. He may even try chemical peels.
But there’s something much simpler, cheaper, and more effective.
What is it? Bacteria. Yes, bacteria.
As you may know, we have trillions of bacteria living in and on our body. But there’s one type of bacteria that’s known to clear up all sorts of skin problems.
That special type is called ammonia oxidizing bacteria (AOB). AOB live on our skin and feed on ammonia from our sweat. They’re perfectly natural and they protect our delicate skin from harmful bacteria and viruses. But that’s not all.
There’s one strain of AOB that works wonders for our complexion. That strain is called Nitrosomonas eutropha.
In fact, several randomized, double blind placebo-controlled studies show just how well this AOB can take years off our appearance.
The first study lasted 3 weeks. In the study, researchers split volunteers into two groups. One group applied the special AOB to their face and scalp each day for one week. The other group applied a placebo.
After the three weeks, the group that applied the AOB reported visible improvements in their skin. Meanwhile, the placebo group had minimal to no improvements.
But could AOB also improve the appearance of facial wrinkles? That’s what another study set out to measure. In this study, 29 adults split into two groups: one group got a low dose of AOB while the other got a high dose.
Each group applied the AOB on their faces twice a day for one week.
At the end of the study, the high-dose group saw a reduction in wrinkle severity and wrinkle depth. In fact, the appearance of wrinkles dropped over 20% for some! And there was a significant improvement in their forehead pigmentation, too.
These are promising results for anyone wanting to look younger by doing less.
But there’s a problem: every single day we strip away our naturally occurring AOB without even knowing it.
That’s because almost everything we do in our personal hygiene routine clears away this delicate bacteria.
What are the worst culprits? Believe it or not, it’s most soaps and shampoos.
Reason: Many of these shampoos and soaps contain an ingredient called sodium lauryl sulfate.
Sodium lauryl sulfate is a foaming agent. And it easily removes any AOB clinging to your skin.
So how can you enjoy the same anti-aging benefits from the AOB studies without giving up basic personal hygiene? Well, now there’s a simple way.
MIT scientists developed a gentle mist that contains billions of live AOB. And you can spray the mist on your face or anywhere on your body. The product is called AO+ Mist and is sold under the brand name Mother Dirt.
You apply AO+ Mist on top of any other skincare products you use. Simply shake the bottle before each use and spray your face and any trouble areas on your body. Apply twice a day. Store it in your fridge for maximum shelf life. Or keep it on your counter and get 4 – 6 weeks of use with each bottle.
And no, you don’t have to stop using soap to get the full benefits. Sure, it’s best if you avoid soaps with sodium lauryl sulfate. But regardless of the soap you use, just follow your twice-a-day AO+ Mist routine to maintain a healthy AOB level on your skin.
So if you’re looking for an easy way to have healthy, youthful skin, try spraying on some AOB.
Let me know how it goes! You could end up getting a lot more results with a lot less work.