Are you ready to be a part of
the future of acne care?

We’re recruiting volunteers with moderate to severe acne to document their journey and help advance microbiome-based skin research.

At Phyla, we believe better acne solutions begin with better understanding. We’re inviting a small group of volunteers to participate in a 6‑month journey where you’ll track your skin’s progress and contribute valuable data to ongoing acne research.This is a research collaboration designed to deepen understanding of acne, the skin microbiome, and real-world skincare routines.

Who We're Looking For

You may be a good fit if you:

  • Have moderate to severe facial acne
  • Are willing to participate for up to 6 months
  • Feel comfortable taking and sharing clear facial photos every 2 weeks
  • Are willing to collect a simple skin microbiome sample once per month and mail it to Phyla (kit provided)
  • Are interested in contributing to acne research and education

What Does Participation Involve?

If selected, participants will be asked to:

  1. Biweekly Photo Check‑Ins

    Take standardized photos of your face every two weeks to document progress over time.

  2. Biweekly Photo Check‑Ins

    Use a simple at‑home collection kit (provided by Phyla) to collect a sample from your acne‑prone skin once per month and mail it back to us.

  3. Biweekly Photo Check‑Ins

    Share your current skincare routine and any changes you make along the way to help us better understand what influences outcomes.

Why Participate?

  • Contribute to meaningful acne and skin microbiome research
  • Gain deeper insight into your own skin over time
  • Up to 6 months of free Phyla products
  • Help others by shaping future education and solutions
  • Opportunity to be featured (optional) in Phyla’s educational content

Ready to contribute to the future of acne research?

Apply to Join the Study