BIOMË IS ON A MISSION TO TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF SKINCARE

What does Biomë Diagnosis do?

  • Skincare Recommendations

    Know which skincare ingredients is proven to work with your skin

  • Skin Age

    Discover your skin age and whether or not your skin is older/younger than you are

  • Environment Analysis

    Unearth how your physical environment is impacting your skin microbiome

  • Diet Suggestions

    See how your diet is impacting your skin health and receive dietary suggestions

  • Microbiome Diversity

    Understand the balance and variety of bacteria on your skin

  • Hydration Health

    Get insights into your moisture and oil levels to optimize for glowing skin

How it works?

  • Swab

    Use Biomë test kit to take a simple at-home swab of your face. Ship it back to us in the included box.

  • Bacterial DNA Sequencing

    We will run the swab through qPCR microbiome analysis at our lab at McGill University.

  • Personalized Report

    Receive a report on your skin's microbiome health with tailored skincare recommendations.

The Secret behind Skin Conditions

On the surface of your skin sits an organic ecosystem made up of billions of bacteria called your microbiome. It forms the first layer of defense for your skin against outside forces. For your skin microbiome to be healthy, it must be balanced.

The Key to Healthy Skin: A Diverse Microbiome

A well-balanced and varied microbial community protects and keeps your skin looking vibrant and youthful. But how can you maintain this balance without knowing your skin's current state? BioMe provides the solution by analyzing your unique skin microbiome and offering personalized guidance.

What Affects Your Skin Microbiome?

Factors such as environment, skincare routine, and diet influence your skin microbiome. BioMe offers tailored recommendations to help you optimize these factors, ensuring a healthy and balanced skin microbiome.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does qPCR work?

Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (qPCR), also known as real-time PCR, is a laboratory technique used to amplify and simultaneously quantify a targeted DNA molecule. The science behind qPCR involves the use of fluorescent dyes or probes that bind to the DNA. As the DNA is amplified during the PCR cycles, the fluorescence increases proportionally, allowing the quantification of the DNA in real-time. This method combines the principles of traditional PCR—denaturation, annealing, and extension—with the ability to measure the DNA concentration at each cycle, providing a precise and efficient way to quantify gene expression, detect pathogens, and assess genetic variations.

What bacteria are tested?

We measure the following 20 bacteria: S.capitis, S.hominis, S.aureus, S.epidermidis, C. acnes defendens, C. acnes acnes, C. acnes elongatum, C. granulosum, C. avidum, C. modestum, S. caprae, S. haemolyticus, S. lugdunensis, C. striatum, C. tuberculostearicum, C. kroppenstedtii, M. luteus, S. mitis, B. oleronius, Lactobacillus.

What comes in my test kit?

Your test kit will come with a swab, collection tube, prepaid return envelope, and instruction card.

How will I receive my results?

We will mail and also email you a copy of your report.

How long will it take to receive my results?

Your results should get to you within 2-3 weeks.

About Us

We are a group of researchers at McGill University tired of the wasted time and money in trying to find the right skincare products.