International recognition highlights the growing movement toward biological skincare and barrier-first formulation.
ETHYST® Skincare has been named Best Microbiome-Based Clean Skincare Brand 2026 – USA by Global Health & Pharma Magazine as part of its annual Global Excellence Awards.
The recognition marks the second international acknowledgment of the brand in the past month, reinforcing a growing industry shift toward biological skincare formulations designed to support the skin as a living system rather than overwhelm it with aggressive or trend-driven ingredients.
Founded by licensed esthetician and formulator Amber Champagne, ETHYST® was built around the principle that skin health begins with the integrity of the skin barrier and the balance of the skin microbiome. Instead of chasing trends or harsh actives, the brand focuses on supporting the biological processes that allow skin to maintain hydration, resilience, and long-term stability.
“At ETHYST®, we believe skincare should work with the skin’s biology, not against it,” said Champagne. “The skin barrier and microbiome are fundamental to healthy skin. When you support those systems properly, many common skin issues begin to resolve naturally.”
ETHYST® formulations follow the company’s proprietary Champagne Standard™, a rigorous clean formulation framework that eliminates more than 3,200 ingredients commonly found in conventional and ‘clean beauty’ products. The standard prioritizes microbiome compatibility, endocrine safety, and barrier integrity while avoiding ingredients known to disrupt skin function.
This approach reflects the brand’s commitment to values-driven product development. Rather than prioritizing rapid trend cycles or marketing hype, ETHYST® focuses on thoughtful formulation, scientific understanding of skin biology, and long-term skin health.
The award from Global Health & Pharma Magazine recognizes brands that demonstrate leadership, innovation, and integrity within the health, beauty, and wellness industries. For ETHYST®, the recognition signals growing awareness that the future of skincare may lie not in stronger treatments—but in smarter ones.
As interest in microbiome science continues to expand, the concept of biological skincare, supporting the skin as a complex ecosystem, has become increasingly relevant among both professionals and consumers.
For Champagne, the mission remains simple: develop products that respect the skin’s natural systems and help people build stronger, healthier skin over time.
“Healthy skin isn’t about forcing results,” Champagne said. “It’s about creating the right conditions for the skin to function the way it was designed to.”
Learn more about ETHYST® Skincare and its barrier-first biological skincare approach at:
https://ethyst.com
