Did you know that quite a lot of your body is not your own? Bacteria and other living creatures outnumber your own cells 10 to 1, and that's a good thing. Our bodies are an ecosystem, and when the microorganisms that make up our body are happy, we're happy. Probiotics are healthy, live microorganisms that can be introduced to our system to improve our own health.

What Are External Probiotics?

Most people are already familiar with internal probiotics, even though they may not realize it. As an example, eating yogurt is often recommended because it introduces healthy microorganisms into your body. These healthy, living cultures improve digestion, pH balance, and general gut flora. However, your gut flora isn't the only thing that may need to be improved.

Many skin conditions occur because your skin is not properly balanced. External probiotics are introduced in the form of creams or sprays, to help add healthy microorganisms to the outside of your body. Your skin is the largest organ you have.

Probiotics Out-Compete Bad Bacteria

People come into contact with bad bacteria constantly throughout the day. Even if you're washing your hands regularly, you may get this bacteria on you. It's when this bacteria takes over that you can have issues such as rashes and illness.

Probiotics contain healthy bacteria that can "out-compete" bad bacteria. Your body is an ecosystem. Both types of bacteria are going to consume things that your body is producing. When it comes to probiotics, this is a good thing; they will consume things that your body doesn't need and produce things that your body does. 

Probiotics Can Treat Skin Issues

External probiotics are directly applied to treat skin issues. There are some skin issues, such as yeast infections, that can occur because your body's pH balance is off and harmful bacteria have begun to reproduce. Probiotics are a natural way to treat these types of skin issues, though it should be done under the care of a dermatologist. 

If you have issues with allergies, early all probiotics are hypoallergenic, which means they can be used even on sensitive skin. Probiotics have been used for diaper rashes, impetigo, eczema, and more, though studies are still being completed on their efficacy.

Of course, you should never try to administer a medical treatment without the direction of your doctor. If you're thinking about treating yourself with external probiotics, you may want to consult with your physician first