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The patented Hydrolytic® Enzyme is the result of 30 years of research into biological repair.
Discover how our science brings natural strength back to sensitive skin via your skin microbiome.
Your microbiome matters more than you think
Your skin isn’t just skin. It’s a living ecosystem made up of trillions of microbes working together to protect, hydrate, and renew your skin. This is your microbiome.
Factors like stress, pollution, over-cleansing, antibiotics, and age can disrupt this delicate balance, reducing microbial diversity and weakening your skin’s natural ability to repair and defend itself².
Today, 75% of people in Western countries have a deficient skin microbiome¹, which can contribute to sensitivity, redness, discomfort, and a compromised skin barrier.
How it works
Our patented Hydrolytic® Enzyme Works in 3 steps
Engineered to support, not strip
The Hydrolytic® Enzyme doesn’t strip your skin, it targets the biofilms that allow harmful bacteria to thrive, helping restore balance and giving a diverse microbiome the space to recover.
The result? Skin that feels calmer now and becomes more resilient over time. Clinically tested to deliver: +38% beneficial microbial diversity and -28% pathogens in 28 days⁴.
Backed by 30+ years of enzyme science
Developed from the enzyme science of Dr. Mats Clarsund (Lund University): 36 peer-reviewed publications, 8 patents.
Experience better skin at every milestone
External Peer-Reviewed Study References
¹Healthy Skin and the Microbiome
Nakatsuji T, et al. Antimicrobials from human skin commensal bacteria protect against Staphylococcus aureus and are deficient in atopic dermatitis. Sci Transl Med. 2017 Feb 22
Findley K, Grice EA. The skin microbiome: a focus on pathogens and their association with skin disease. PLoS Pathog. 2014 Nov 13
Zheng, Yue et al. Commensal Staphylococcus epidermidis contributes to skin barrier homeostasis by generating protective ceramides. Cell Host & Microbe, Volume 30, Issue 3
Szabó et al. Are the Cutaneous Microbiota a Guardian of the Skin’s Physical Barrier? The Intricate Relationship between Skin Microbes and Barrier Integrity. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 24, 2023
Lee H., J. Kim, Skin Barrier Function and the Microbiome. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2022
²The Skin Microbiome and our Modern Lifestyles
Caitlin A. Selway, et al. Transfer of environmental microbes to the skin and respiratory tract of humans after urban green space exposure. Environment International, Volume 145, 2020
Ruokolainen L, et al. Green areas around homes reduce atopic sensitization in children. Allergy. PMCID. 2015
Wei Zhang, et al. Effect of leave-on cosmetic antimicrobial preservatives on healthy skin resident Staphylococcus epidermidis. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 2023
³The Skin Microbiome Deficiency Endemic and Sensitive Skin
⁴The Effects of the Hydrolytic® Enzyme Technology
An in vivo study evaluating the impact of the Hydrolytic® Enzyme technology on the microbiome was published in a peer-reviewed journal. Third-party researchers conducted the study over 28 days, finding a 38% increase in microbiome diversity and a 28% reduction in the abundance of clinically relevant pathogens on skin.
MEET THE TEAM
Dr. Mats Clarsund
He received his Ph.D. from Lund University, Sweden, specializing in enzyme engineering and biotechnology. He has also authored/co-authored 36 peer-reviewed publications, including 8 patent applications.
Dr. Dietlind A.
She received her Ph.D. from Lund University, Sweden, specializing in enzyme engineering.
Karolina T.
FAQs
What is the Hydrolytic® Enzyme, and how does it work?
The Hydrolytic® Enzyme promotes microbiome diversity by preventing bacterial dominance and provides targeted dead cell exfoliation, ideal for sensitive skin.
How is this different from a barrier cream?
A barrier cream reinforces the skin's surface. The Hydrolytic® enzyme works at the level of the skin microbiome, the ecosystem that helps that barrier stay stable.
Will it strip or irritate reactive skin?
No. It's designed to support your skin's microbial balance, not strip it. No acids, no forced turnover.
What's the difference between Hyaluronic Acid and the Hydrolytic® Enzyme?
Hyaluronic acid increases moisture content in your skin, while the Hydrolytic® Enzyme helps with cell renewal, microbiome balance and barrier protection.
How does the Hydrolytic® Enzyme improve hydration?
The Hydrolytic® Enzyme helps to retain moisture by promoting a healthy skin barrier, leading to better hydration and skin elasticity.
Can I use fjör products with other active ingredients?
fjör products are designed to be compatible with other skincare ingredients, enhancing overall skin care routines without conflict.
