Double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a sterilized probiotic on skin health and hydration in adults with dry skin.

The goal of the study is to determine if the addition of a skin-conditioning probiotic to a standard gel product will moisturize the skin, support a healthy skin microbiome, and be readily tolerated by adults with dry skin.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Provision of a signed and dated informed consent form
2. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability to attend study visits for the duration of the study
3. English-speaking
4. 18-90 years of age
5. Score of a 2 or higher in one of the four areas assessed on the Dry Skin Area and Severity Index (DASI)

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Current self-reported pregnancy or active intent to conceive
2. Current lactation
3. Fever within 7 days of study enrollment
4. Self-reported use of systemic antibiotics (oral or injectable) in the past 6 weeks.
5. Any clinically significant medical or psychological disorder, condition, or disease that in the opinion of the investigator exposes the subject to unacceptable risk by participating in the study or interferes with the subject's ability to complete the study.