“… 4 , 23 , 24 , 27 , 36 Recent reports suggest the skin microbiome has both intrinsic and extrinsic factors that influence skin aging ( Figure 2 ). 4 , 27 , 29 , 30 , 33 , 35 The intrinsic parameters shaping the skin microbiome include age, genetics, gender, immunity, hormones, sleep, stress, and metabolism. 29 , 30 Whereas the extrinsic factors influencing the skin microbiome cover many of the extrinsic – photoaging items, but also include hygiene, beauty routine (cosmetics, etc.)…”