Don’t settle. More research needs to be done on the microbiome skin care via Cosmetics Business

Katerina Steventon discusses the microbial make-up of sebum-rich areas of skin and its relationship to acne

Since 2018, interest in the skin microbiome has been at the forefront of the skin care industry. This theme has enjoyed a tidal wave of interest from ingredient manufacturers and blue chip finished product manufacturers, as well as indie brands.

Gallinée, a British microbiome-focused brand, built its success on a patented complex of probiotics, prebiotics and lactic acid. Other brands followed suit, for example, Espa, whose ProBiome probiotic technology is clinically proven to nurture and support biodiversity and the skin’s natural bacterial balance.

But are manufacturers following a marketing trend, or seeking real scientific understanding?

Facial mapping provides an understanding of the relationship between a clinical skin condition, non-invasive biophysical parameters and the microbiome of a specific facial area. Although continuous mapping of skin hydration and barrier function has revealed the complexity of the facial micro-environments, comprehensive mapping is required to fully understand the microbiome.

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