Modern acne care is evolving from a narrow focus on bacterial burden toward an ecosystem-based model integrating C. acnes ecology, sebum, follicular keratinization, barrier integrity, and inflammation.^[1] C. acnes is a common follicular resident whose effects depend on strain diversity, host immune response, sebum composition, follicular oxygen tension, and interactions with other microbes; therefore, dysbiosis does not simply mean increased bacterial numbers but altered microbial diversity, balance, interactions, or metabolic activity. Barrier stress, increased TEWL, low hydration, over-cleansing, and multiple irritant products can further influence microbial behavior, inflammation, and treatment tolerance. The resulting dryness–irritation–non-adherence cycle may compromise acne control. Microbiome-conscious care emphasizes gentle cleansing, hydration, barrier support, and appropriate antibiotic stewardship, while emerging Lactobacillus-based approaches are being investigated for their potential role in the barrier–microbiome–immune axis.^[2] Supportive skincare may improve hydration, barrier function, tolerability, adherence, and treatment persistence. However, active acne therapy remains the foundation, with microbiome support serving as complementary rather than stand-alone treatment.