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Review
. 2024 Mar;62(3):181-199.
doi: 10.1007/s12275-024-00128-x. Epub 2024 Apr 16.

Skin Deep: The Potential of Microbiome Cosmetics

Ju Hee Han  1 , Hei Sung Kim  2
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Review

Skin Deep: The Potential of Microbiome Cosmetics

Ju Hee Han et al. J Microbiol. 2024 Mar.

Abstract

The interplay between the skin microbiome and its host is a complex facet of dermatological health and has become a critical focus in the development of microbiome cosmetics. The skin microbiome, comprising various microorganisms, is essential from birth, develops over the lifespan, and performs vital roles in protecting our body against pathogens, training the immune system, and facilitating the breakdown of organic matter. Dysbiosis, an imbalance of these microorganisms, has been implicated in a number of skin conditions such as acne, atopic dermatitis, and skin cancer. Recent scientific findings have spurred cosmetic companies to develop products that preserve and enhance the skin's microbial diversity balance. These products may incorporate elements like prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics, which are beneficial for the skin microbiome. Beyond topical products, there's increasing interest in ingestible beauty supplements (i.e. oral probiotics), highlighting the connection between the gut and skin. This review examines the influence of the microbiome on skin health and the emerging trends of microbiome skincare products.

Keywords: Cosmetics; Gut; Microbiome; Microbiota; Skin.

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