Balancing the Microbiome: a Revolutionary Route to Clearer Skin Your skin is home to millions of perfectly balanced, individual bacteria known as your microbiome. Your microbiome protects like a second layer of skin. Scientific research shows that bacteria can sense and ldquotalkrdquo to each other to form a group. And as a group, these bacteria can throw off skinrsquos balance, triggering the irritation associated with breakouts. Clarifying Oil-Free Water Gel contains innovative technology that interrupts communication so bacteria canrsquot form a group and cause an imbalance. The result? Your microbiome stays balanced, and you see clearer, hydrated, and healthier-looking skin!