SIV SKINCARE on Instagram: "Staphylococcus epidermidis: a silent guardian of our skin’s health 🤩 This beneficial bacteria forms a crucial part of our skin microbiome, acting as a shield against harmful pathogens and supporting our skin’s natural defenses. ▹It competes with harmful bacteria preventing Staph aureus from taking over and causing infections ▹It produces molecules like anti microbial peptides, lipoteichoic acid, short chain fatty acids and proteins that promote healthy cell function