When it comes to skincare, certain ingredients steal the spotlight, think hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, or carotenoids. But what if we told you there’s a gentle, plant-based ingredient that works invisibly to support your skin’s barrier by restoring your skin microbiome.
Enter inulin.
While inulin might not have the celebrity status of other skincare buzzwords, it deserves a front-row seat in your routine. And once you understand what it does, you might wonder why it wasn’t there all along. When we add a new ingredient to our products it has to be superb and inulin is.
What is Inulin, Anyway?
Inulin is a naturally occurring prebiotic fiber found in chicory root, Jerusalem artichokes, and other plants. In the wellness world, you may have seen it marketed for gut health, and for good reason. As a prebiotic, inulin feeds the “good” bacteria in your gut, supporting digestive balance, immunity, and even skin health from the inside out.
But here’s the plot twist: inulin isn’t just good for your gut. It works wonders for your skin’s microbiome, too.
Why Does Your Skin Microbiome Matter?
Your skin is home to trillions of microorganisms, a delicate ecosystem of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that make up your skin microbiome but that are invisible to us, except through a microscope. When in balance, this invisible army helps protect against environmental stressors, supports skin barrier function, and keeps issues like dryness, redness, and breakouts at bay.
But modern life isn’t exactly microbiome-friendly. All cleansers, anti-bacterial sanitizer, body creams, pollution, and stress can disrupt this balance, leaving your skin vulnerable, and more prone to sensitivity.
That’s where inulin steps in.
The Skin Benefits of Inulin
💚 Supports the Invisible Essential Workers
Inulin is food for the good bacteria on your skin, helping them flourish while crowding out harmful bacteria. By nurturing this balance, inulin helps reinforce your skin’s first line of defense: Its protective barrier.
💚 Boosts Moisture Retention
Inulin is also a natural humectant, meaning it draws water to the skin. This helps keep your skin plump, dewy, and hydrated, without the sticky residue some synthetic humectants leave behind.
💚 Soothes Sensitive and Stressed Skin
Because inulin supports your skin barrier and microbiome, it can help calm irritation, redness, and inflammation. It’s especially helpful for those with sensitive skin, eczema, or conditions aggravated by a compromised barrier.
💚 Improves Skin Texture
Healthy skin microbiome = smoother, more resilient skin. Users often report that inulin-infused products leave their skin feeling velvety soft and visibly more radiant.
Internal + External: Why Inulin Works Best When You Support Your Skin from All Angles
Supporting your skin’s health isn’t just about what you put on your body, it’s also about what you put in it. Inulin shines in both departments.
That’s why we’ve included inulin in two of our favorite skin-loving products:
❤️ Boon Collagen Reviver (Plant-Based Berry Lemonade)
Not only does Boon Collagen Reviver contain potent carotenoids like astaxanthin and vitamin C to support your body’s own collagen production, but it also includes inulin to feed your gut microbiome, which is closely connected to skin health.
Better gut balance means less inflammation, better nutrient absorption, and a clearer, more radiant complexion from within.
👉 Try Boon Collagen Reviver here
☁️ Organic Water-Free Vanilla Herbal Body Lotion
This iconic lotion is being upgraded with the addition of inulin and a new label. It will deeply nourish your skin with organic aloe, rich plant butters, and Super Vitamin E, and also support your skin’s microbiome for stronger, more resilient skin over time.
It’s truly feeding your skin the good stuff while locking in long-lasting hydration.
👉 Indulge your skin with our Vanilla Herbal Body Lotion here
Inulin might not be the loudest ingredient on your beauty shelf, but it quietly does the work that truly matters: Nurturing your skin’s health at the microbiome level, supporting hydration, and soothing sensitivities.
Whether you’re sipping it in Boon Collagen Reviver or smoothing it on with our Vanilla Body Lotion, inulin is your skin’s unsung hero for health and radiance. We hope you love it as much as we do!
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