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Discover your skin microbiome, then receive a monthly supply of your Custom Active Phage Serum. Includes free testing every 6 months + 1:1 clinical guidance.
STEP 1: Skin Discovery Test with Report
STEP 2: 1:1 Clinical Consult
STEP 3: Active Phage Serum
Parallel's Skin Discovery Test is the most advanced, quantitative skin microbiome test on the market today, featuring four swabs for different facial areas.
HSA/FSA Eligible
What's included:
- A report revealing your Skin Microbiome Type™, skin age, and bacterial assessment associated with acne-prone and eczema-prone skin, along with imbalances associated with melasma, rosacea, psoriasis, and hidradenitis suppurativa
- 1:1 clinical consultation with doctor certified in Microbiome Dermatology™
- Holistic recommendations across food and skincare ingredients
Powered by Parallel’s unique, high-titer phage technology, we are proud to offer eight different targeted, custom active phage serums for eight different skin microbiome types. The right active phage serum can naturally roll back your bad bacteria and enable good bacteria to flourish, supporting balance, clarity, and radiance. Dermatologist-approved, for healthy, youthful, more resilient skin.
Which hero active phage serum should you choose?
Type 1 – Phoenix
Type 2 – Orion
Type 3 – Cassiopeia
Type 4 – Cepheus
Type 5 – Hercules
Type 6 – Pegasus
Type 7 – Hydra
Type 8 – Delphinus
All of our targeted serums have been scientifically formulated for a specific skin microbiome type, containing a phage cocktail that combats specific problem strains of bacteria, synergistically combined with key ingredients that super boost your skin microbiome. Our various phage serums support eczema-prone and acne-prone skin, amongst other types of skin.
Your Custom Active Phage Serum
Conducting your Skin Discovery Test unlocks the hero active phage serum that is right for you. If you haven't yet taken your skin test, simply subscribe to Parallel's Skin Optimizing Protocol, which includes a free test in month 1; from there, you will automatically receive your Active Phage Serum every month. Ongoing testing is included every 6 months to inform the maintenance or change of your phage serum.
Start your Protocol for a discount
If you've taken the Skin Discovery Test already outside of the protocol, and are now ready to try your Active Phage Serum, simply start your Skin Optimizing Protocol today to access the highest cost savings. All protocols include a monthly supply of phage serum, free testing every 6 months, and access to 1:1 clinical guidance with Parallel's in-house physicians. After subscribing, you will receive your serum within 5 business days. All protocols can be easily canceled after three months.
A note on Parallel's sustainable packaging and refills
As part of our commitment to sustainability, please note that the outer glass package, cap, and dispenser are meant to be re-used. When you receive your refill, simply recycle your old refill insert when done and keep all of the remaining main components
30 mL
This microbiome-friendly calming cleanser removes dirt, impurities, and makeup, leaving skin refreshed and prepped to promote better absorption of microbial ingredients and key actives. A proprietary blend of soothing holy basil and prebiotic extracts supports better aging while promoting calm, clarity, and radiance. This cleanser is especially good for dry and eczema-prone skin because it does not contain any harsh, drying chemicals or denatured alcohols. It also contains glycerin, a great hydration agent. This formulation is also great for combination and acne-prone skin.
HSA/FSA Eligible
This silky, rich microbiome-friendly moisturizing cream with peptides and antioxidants soothes and protects the skin barrier and supports the skin microbiome, promoting healthy and resilient skin. This moisturizer contains anti-inflammatory and hydrating agents that help control eczema-prone skin like glycerin, shea butter glycerides, ceramides, and hydrolyzed silk, but this formulation is also great for combination and acne-prone skin.
HSA/FSA Eligible
Get the Daily Reset Duo, includes both the Holy Calming Cleanser and Skin Barrier Silk Cream. This power pair supports skin microbiome health, age, balance, and radiance.
HSA/FSA Eligible
HOLY CALMING CLEANSER:
This microbiome-friendly calming cleanser removes dirt, impurities, and makeup, leaving skin refreshed and prepped to promote better absorption of microbial ingredients and key actives. A proprietary blend of soothing holy basil and prebiotic extracts supports better aging while promoting calm, clarity, and radiance. This cleanser is especially good for dry and eczema-prone skin because it does not contain any harsh, drying chemicals or denatured alcohols. It also contains glycerin, a great hydration agent. This formulation is also great for combination and acne-prone skin.
SKIN BARRIER SILK CREAM:
This silky, rich microbiome-friendly moisturizing cream with peptides and antioxidants soothes and protects the skin barrier and supports the skin microbiome, promoting healthy and resilient skin. This moisturizer contains anti-inflammatory and hydrating agents that help control eczema-prone skin like glycerin, shea butter glycerides, ceramides, and hydrolyzed silk, but this formulation is also great for combination and acne-prone skin.