FASHION x Biotherm

After a visit to a local lab, beauty director Natasha Bruno put the benefits of hero ingredient Life Plankton to the test.

Natasha Bruno puts Biotherm’s hero ingredient Life Plankton to the test.

It’s often said that when you find something that works, you should stick with it. In the 1950s, army doctor and Biotherm founder Jos Jullien discovered that the mineral-rich thermal springs of the Pyrenees mountains in France have next-level skin-regenerating powers. Upon studying the water’s unique characteristics, Jullien found water-borne living bacteria, which Biotherm named “Life Plankton,” that mimic the probiotic micro-organisms located on the surface of the skin. These hard-working bacteria naturally fight infections, obstruct environmental aggressors and stimulate cell renewal—all while keeping skin plump and dewy. After years of research, Biotherm created a patented version of the bacteria, which is exclusive to the brand, through a pioneering bio-fermentation process. Today, the entire Biotherm line is centred around the hero ingredient and the brand’s skin-penetrating Life Plankton Elixir is the star of the show, containing the highest available concentration of the active ingredient. Bonus: It has been clinically proven to help smooth and even out the skin in as few as eight days when applied morning and night plus boost the effects of any skincare that follows. Here’s what our beauty director discovered during a recent lab visit and while test driving the probiotic-charged serum at home.