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Read your skin's microbial ecosystem
An at-home skin swab, sequenced to reveal the microbial community and diversity living on your skin. SkinX™ turns that data into clear, educational context about your skin barrier ecology — no clinic visit required.
SkinX™ profiles your skin ecosystem and presents it as structured, educational wellness insight — root-cause context, never a treatment claim. Pairs naturally with GutX™ for a fuller picture.
Derived from sequencing data. Educational and wellness-oriented — not a dermatological diagnosis.
Understand the microbial world on your skin, explained with care
SkinX™ helps users explore skin microbial composition, diversity and barrier-associated context in a structured report pathway.
Your skin is home to a living community of microbes that varies from person to person. SkinX™ uses sequencing to characterize that community — which microbes are present, in what balance, and how diverse the ecosystem is — then frames it in language you can actually use.
This is a focused, single-site read designed for careful interpretation, not a catch-all panel. With the optional VAMS ATLAS™ layer, your results are placed in richer barrier-ecology context so patterns are easier to understand.
Sequencing-derived composition — the microbial community identified from your skin swab
Diversity context — how varied and balanced your skin ecosystem appears
Barrier-ecology framing — interpretation context for what those patterns may relate to
Skin–gut axis context — where your skin picture fits a broader ecosystem view
SkinX™ is educational and non-diagnostic. It doesn't detect, diagnose, or treat any skin condition — it gives you a credible, sequencing-based window into your skin's microbial context.
Designed for educational microbiome interpretation. It is not intended to replace professional judgement.
What SkinX™ can help you understand
SkinX™ focuses on skin-site microbial composition, diversity and barrier-associated ecology where supported.
SkinX explains what this test measures from your selected sample workflow, and how those sequencing-derived observations are organised for reading.
SkinX™ summarizes skin microbial ecology. It is not intended to explain or assign the cause of a skin concern.
What you receive with SkinX™
Physical kit, digital report access and optional intelligence layers are separated clearly so users know what is shipped and what is interpreted.
Every SkinX™ order includes a home collection pathway and secure report access. ATLAS™ modules are displayed based on selected sequencing tier and report level.
- ✓ Home skin swab collection kit
- ✓ Sample collection instructions
- ✓ Sample registration pathway
- ✓ Secure return packaging where included
- ✓ Skin microbial composition summary
- ✓ Diversity and richness metrics
- ✓ Top detected taxa
- ✓ Skin ecosystem context notes
- ✓ Method notes and limitations
- ✓ ATLAS™ Scores
- ✓ Scientific Panels
- ✓ Confidence indicators
- ✓ Reference cohort context
- ✓ Longitudinal tracking
- ✓ Optional Insight Packs
Choose the data depth before you choose the interpretation layer.
Sequencing determines the type and resolution of microbiome data generated. ATLAS™ determines how compatible outputs are organized and interpreted.
SkinX™ supports sequencing pathways based on product and sample workflow compatibility. Each tier changes resolution and interpretability; it does not change the purpose of the page into medical assessment.
16S Foundation™
Foundational microbial composition and diversity for baseline ecosystem profiling.
WGS Advanced™
Species-level detail and functional pathway context based on genomic potential where available.
MetaT Functional™
RNA-derived microbial activity context where supported by sample workflow and laboratory method.
Choose how much interpretation you want
Every SkinX™ order includes your Microbiome Profiling Report. Packages add ATLAS™ interpretation — pick the depth that fits, and upgrade any time after your results.
Packages are separate from sequencing depth. Sequencing decides what data is generated; your package decides how much interpretation is unlocked. Most people start with ATLAS Core.
- ✓ Essential Profile — your Microbiome Profiling Report: composition, diversity, top taxa and method notes.
- ✓ ATLAS Core (recommended) — adds the ATLAS Intelligence Report, your Skin Foundation Pack, core scores, essential panels and confidence indicators.
- ✓ ATLAS Plus — expanded intelligence, enhanced score detail, Insight Pack credits and longitudinal readiness.
- ✓ Professional Insight — a separate practitioner and research add-on.
ATLAS™ Intelligence Layer
Transforms sequencing-derived microbiome features into readable scores, scientific panels, confidence indicators, tracking views and optional Insight Packs.
- ✓ ATLAS™ Scores
- ✓ Scientific Panels
- ✓ Confidence indicators
- ✓ Reference cohort context
- ✓ Longitudinal tracking
- ✓ Optional Insight Packs where compatible
See the ATLAS™ modules that may appear in a SkinX™ report.
Scores provide fast scanning, panels group related features and Insight Packs add deeper interpretation themes when compatible.
- ✓Skin community composition
- ✓Diversity context
- ✓Barrier-associated ecosystem context
- ✓Ecosystem balance
- ✓Longitudinal tracking
- ✓Composition
- ✓Diversity
- ✓Skin ecosystem context
- ✓Ecosystem balance
- ✓Longitudinal tracking
- ✓Skin Barrier Context
- ✓Skin–Gut Context
- ✓Immune-associated Context
- ✓Lifestyle Context where compatible
Preview the SkinX™ report before you configure.
See how composition, diversity, score chips, scientific panels, confidence notes and longitudinal tracking may appear in the report interface.
Exact modules depend on selected sequencing tier, report level, product compatibility and available Insight Packs.
Sample data is shown for structure only. It should not be interpreted as a personal result.
From sample collection to report access.
SkinX™ uses a simple at-home collection pathway followed by lab processing and secure digital report access.
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Order: configure SkinX™ and complete checkout
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Collect: follow the skin swab collection instructions
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Register: link the sample to your secure account
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Return: send the sample using the included return pathway
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Receive report: access results in the secure dashboard when processing is complete
Turnaround is an estimate and may vary by sample workflow, laboratory processing and shipping pathway.
Science-first, careful by design.
SkinX™ explains what is measured, what is inferred and where limitations apply.
For educational microbiome interpretation. Consult a qualified professional for personal medical questions.
Common questions about SkinX™
Clear answers for choosing sequencing depth, ATLAS™ interpretation, Insight Packs and repeat testing.
Clear answers about SkinX: what is included, how sequencing depth and report compatibility work, and where scope and limits apply.
What does SkinX™ measure?
SkinX™ summarizes sequencing-derived patterns in skin microbial composition, relative abundance, diversity and site-specific ecosystem context.
Which sequencing tier should I choose?
Choose 16S Foundation™ for baseline composition and diversity, WGS Advanced™ for broader taxonomic and functional pathway context, or MetaT Functional™ for microbial activity context where available.
What does ATLAS™ add?
ATLAS™ adds structured scores, scientific panels, confidence indicators, tracking views and optional Insight Packs where compatible.
Are Insight Packs included by default?
No. Insight Packs are optional modules shown during configuration when product, sequencing tier and report level compatibility support them.
Can I compare results over time?
Yes, repeat testing can support longitudinal comparison when the same reporting structure is available.
Does SkinX™ provide personal medical advice?
No. It is designed for educational microbiome interpretation and should not be used as a substitute for professional guidance.
Key publications on the skin microbiome
At a glance
SkinX™ technical specifications
How the SkinX™ skin microbiome test is collected, sequenced, and reported.
| Sample type | Skin swab At-home self-collection |
|---|---|
| Collection kit | At-home kit with prepaid return |
| Sequencing methods | 16S rRNA · shotgun WGS · metatranscriptomics Selectable by sequencing depth |
| What is measured | Microbial composition, relative abundance & diversity Sequencing-derived microbial context |
| Taxonomic resolution | Genus to species/strain Method-dependent (16S → genus; WGS/MetaT → species/strain) |
| Sequencing read depth | Confirmed per sequencing tier |
| Turnaround time | Confirmed at kit dispatch |
| Interpretation layer | Optional VAMS ATLAS™ (scores, panels & insight packs) |
| Report format | Secure online dashboard report |
See your skin in a new light
Simple at-home swab, careful interpretation, and an optional VAMS ATLAS™ layer when you want deeper context. Start with the profile that fits you — you can always add more.
Configure SkinX™ when you are ready, or compare options first to match depth to your goals.
- ✓ Configure SkinX™
- ✓ Compare tests
- ✓ Take the microbiome quiz
What you can explore with SkinX™
SkinX™ doesn’t hand you a verdict — it gives you a clear, evidence-anchored read on your skin microbiome and the patterns worth paying attention to. Each area below is a lens for understanding microbial context and a starting point for discussion, never a diagnosis.
Go deeper with SkinX™ Insight Packs
Every SkinX™ ATLAS Core report includes your Skin Foundation Pack — the baseline interpretation layer. When you want to go further, modular Insight Packs add a guided, themed read across related panels and scores. Packs are optional, compatibility-filtered, and clearly labelled by the package and sequencing depth they need.
Skin Barrier & Resilience Pack
Review skin barrier-associated and commensal resilience patterns with low-biomass QC modifiers.
Skin Biofilm Context Pack
Review skin biofilm-associated context; AMR markers remain professional/method-gated.
Skin Foundation Pack
Understand skin microbial composition in site-specific and low-biomass-aware context.
Skin Functional Context Pack
Functional interpretation of skin microbial potential or expression where method and QC support it.
Skin / Scalp Mycobiome Pack
Assay-gated fungal/scalp microbial context where method support is explicit.
Scalp & Follicle Context Pack
Review scalp/follicle-associated microbial context with site-aware interpretation.
Skin Sebum Context Pack
Review sebum-associated microbial ecology, including site-aware Cutibacterium context where supported.
Skin Site Context Pack
Contextualize skin microbiome patterns by sampled site, collection context, and biomass/QC indicators.
Availability is resolved at runtime against your configuration; pricing is confirmed at checkout.
What each sequencing depth can — and can’t — tell you
Sequencing depth decides what biological data exists; it doesn’t decide what your results mean. 16S Foundation™ reads composition, diversity and community structure. WGS Advanced™ adds species-level and genomic pathway-potential context. MetaT Functional™ adds RNA-derived expression-context where the workflow and quality support it. We label every output with the method behind it.
Baseline composition & diversity
Can tell you
- ✓Which microbial groups are present
- ✓Community diversity & balance
- ✓Reference-context comparison
Can't tell you
- –Species- or strain-level identity
- –Functional pathway potential
- –Active gene expression
Species-level & genomic potential
Can tell you
- ✓Species-level resolution
- ✓Genomic pathway-potential
- ✓Broader, higher-confidence scores
Can't tell you
- –Whether pathways are actively expressed
- –Direct metabolite measurement
RNA expression-context
Can tell you
- ✓Expression-context where QC supports it
- ✓Functional-activity signals
- ✓Deepest interpretation layer
Can't tell you
- –Direct metabolite quantification
- –Clinical diagnosis of any condition
What your results can mean — and what they can’t
What this can mean: a clearer picture of your skin microbial composition, diversity and ecological context, with confidence cues that show how strongly each pattern should be read. What this cannot mean: a diagnosis, a treatment plan, or a prediction of disease. SkinX™ is evidence-led wellness interpretation — designed to inform good questions, not replace professional care.
Sequencing-derived and educational. Not a diagnosis; read alongside symptoms, history and a clinician where relevant.
Not sure which depth or package is right?
Choosing between sequencing depths and packages is the part most people pause on. Take the two-minute quiz for a tailored SkinX™ recommendation, or send us a question and our team will help you choose — no pressure, no overclaiming.
ATLAS™ turns your sequencing into readable scores and panels — Insight Packs group those into guided, optional themes you can add when you want to go deeper.
Responsible interpretation
Wellness education, with the limits shown
Educational, not diagnostic
VAMS BIOME reports are wellness education — they describe your microbiome, not a medical diagnosis or treatment.
Method-bounded
What can be inferred depends on the sequencing method (16S / WGS / MetaT) and sample quality. Boundaries are shown, not hidden.
Context, not certainty
Microbiome patterns describe context and association, read against reference cohorts with confidence indicators — not proof of cause.
Professional care
For symptoms or clinical decisions, speak with a qualified healthcare professional. Reports support understanding; they do not replace medical advice.
SkinX™ does not diagnose dermatological conditions, determine what is causing a skin concern, or recommend treatment.