Contents
- What are probiotics and prebiotics
- Useful Properties
- How do probiotics work on the skin?
- What cosmetic products use probiotics?
- Overview of probiotic products
- Softening melting body milk with bifido complex and mango butter, Garnier
- Firming care against the signs of aging at different stages of Slow Age formation, Vichy
- Lipikar Syndet AP+ Lipikar Syndet AP+ Lipid Replenishing Cleansing Cream-Gel for Face and Body for Infants, Children and Adults, La Roche-Posay
- Advanced Génifique youth activator. New formula. microbiome science, Lancôme
Stop considering bacteria an absolute evil and fight them with all available methods. Among the two kilograms (yes, do not be surprised) inhabiting our body, microorganisms are full of friendly ones, and many of them care about skin health. To support good bacteria, cosmetics with pro- and prebiotics have been developed.
What are probiotics and prebiotics
Probiotics are called live microorganisms, as well as substances of microbial and other origin, which:
have a positive effect on the functioning of microflora;
contribute to a better adaptation of the human body to external conditions.
Prebiotics are substances that create a favorable nutrient medium for the reproduction of microflora. First of all, it is fiber (if we talk about prebiotics obtained from food) and plant extracts rich in plant polysaccharides and other beneficial substances.
By the way, the well-known beta-carotene from carrots is a prebiotic.
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Useful Properties
The microflora, which includes about 500 different types of microorganisms, is one of the components of the skin’s defense system. Components of microflora:
are part of the skin’s immunity;
preserve the integrity of the hydrolipid mantle;
maintain an optimal level of moisture;
sometimes have antioxidant activity.
By the way, the well-known beta-carotene from carrots is a prebiotic.
Probiotics can also include bacteria that are not characteristic of a person, but capable of exerting a beneficial effect on his body. For example, some marine microorganisms or thermal plankton.
How do probiotics work on the skin?
Simulate the action of its own microflora, displacing pathogenic microorganisms.
Strengthen local immune defense.
Strengthen the barrier function.
Restore the skin and relieve the inflammatory process.
Contribute to the normal functioning of the skin as a whole, maintaining its hydration and the interaction between all cells.
Products with probiotics are especially relevant for the skin in the following cases.
After sun and sunburn
The effectiveness of the “cream” of kefir or sour cream is largely due to the presence of probiotics in them – bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, which relieve inflammation, strengthen immunity, soften and nourish the skin, soothe burning sensation. These bacteria do not live on the skin, but they manage to do a good deed even in the role of “tourists” (the so-called micro-organisms that are not characteristic of the skin that are on it).
Protection from negative actions of the external environment
The composition of the skin microflora varies with the season, sunlight intensity and temperature. The air of the metropolis, free radicals – all this destroys the microbiome. Probiotics are an ingredient that is often included in cosmetics aimed at protecting against aggressive environmental influences.
Of course, probiotics for the skin and intestines are different classes of microorganisms, and smearing yogurt on your face is just as useless as eating cream.
Yes, we are aging along with our microbiome, so one of the interesting innovations in anti-aging cosmetics is restoring the balance characteristic of young skin.
Extreme dry skin
This condition indicates the depletion of the skin microbiome (a set of microorganisms that inhabit the skin), so it makes sense to enrich it.
Atopic dermatitis
The connection of atopic dermatitis with the imbalance of the skin microbiome and the predominance of S. Aureus (Staphylococcus aureus) in it has been proven. Cosmetics are designed to fill in the gaps and restore balance, pushing the harmful microflora. Although the disease is genetic in nature (as are the characteristics of our microflora), supporting the skin microbiome with the help of cosmetics with probiotics is a modern trend.
In the treatment of skin diseases, especially in children, doctors are increasingly focusing on the benefits of probiotics.
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It has also been linked to disruption of the skin microbiome when one of the Malassezia species becomes too active. Replenishment of healthy microflora helps restore balance by reducing the activity of the fungus.
In the treatment of skin diseases, especially in children, doctors are increasingly in favor of probiotics.
Rosacea
The connection of this disease with a violation of the microbiome has also been established. And the task of probiotics in this case is to eliminate the consequences of the activity of bacteria associated with the demodex mite, one of the culprits in the development of rosacea.
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The bacterial nature of this most common dermatological disease is beyond doubt. Stimulating the growth of microorganisms that are not enough for a healthy balance of the skin microbiome will also be beneficial – probiotics actively quench inflammatory reactions.
What cosmetic products use probiotics?
Let’s say right away that probiotics in their pure form are not used in cosmetics, since living microorganisms are extremely unstable, they need a special nutrient medium that is not at all like a face cream. Cosmetics with live bacteria would be stored no longer than kefir. The composition of probiotic products includes, as a rule, fragments of microorganisms – lysates, which have the same effect as the microorganisms themselves; enzymes or other substances needed by the skin produced by bacteria.
There is no reason to doubt the effectiveness of lysates – vaccines and serious drugs are created in a similar way, in which exactly the necessary fragments of microorganisms work.
Overview of probiotic products
Softening melting body milk with bifido complex and mango butter, Garnier
The friendly Bifido Complex improves the condition of dry and sensitive skin, softens it and, in combination with exotic mango butter, makes the epidermis visibly more elastic.
Reviews
Gulya: “The best moisturizer for dry skin, tested on myself, every winter I suffered with dry skin on my legs and peeling – I finally found a really best product.”
Svetlana: “I took milk at sea as an after-sun remedy, I really liked it. It is quickly absorbed, has an unobtrusive aroma, and most importantly, after it the skin is velvety, moisturized and not sticky.
Anna: “I like it very much, I bought it in November, now I am finishing the packaging, I will take more! The texture is pleasant, it is easily distributed, it is quickly absorbed, the pleasant smell is almost not noticeable. Moisturizes very well, while no greasy, you can dress immediately after absorption. And after rubbing, there is no unpleasant stickiness on the hands. Consumption is quite economical. Recommended for those with normal skin.
Firming care against the signs of aging at different stages of Slow Age formation, Vichy
The innovativeness of the formula lies in its ability to minimize existing age-related changes and prevent the appearance of new ones. The composition contains an antioxidant complex of baicalin, vitamins C and E, as well as the probiotic Bifidus, which restores the barrier functions of the skin.
Reviews
Olga: “I bought a second package for the spring. Used at the end of summer-autumn, was very pleased. A remedy with SPF 25 is a good protection for the city. I have spots from the sun, and so with this cream they are gone, the skin seemed to shine, it also moisturizes well. The cream smells good, a subtle unobtrusive aroma. And of course I only use it during the day because it has SPF. Not suitable for night care.
Olesya: “I have very oily skin on my forehead, I couldn’t pick up a cream, during the day my forehead got so oily that I blotted it with a napkin. After using this cream, the skin became matte, smooth, not so porous, pleasant to touch. The fatness has gone. I use 2 months. Purchased at a pharmacy. Recommend”.
Anna: “I’ve been using it for several months. After it, the skin became denser, hydrated. Plus, I consider protection from ultraviolet rays, prevents burns in the sun. Smells good and absorbs well.
Lipikar Syndet AP+ Lipikar Syndet AP+ Lipid Replenishing Cleansing Cream-Gel for Face and Body for Infants, Children and Adults, La Roche-Posay
The Aqua Posay Filiformis enzyme helps to restore the skin’s protective barrier. Thanks to shea butter and vitamin B3, the product has soothing and firming properties.
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Catherine: “A miracle remedy! Recommend. I can say that it perfectly cleanses the skin of all impurities and really has a calming effect. More than once I had a chance to see the effectiveness of products from La Roche-Posay, in particular, I really love the Lipikar line.”
Advanced Génifique youth activator. New formula. microbiome science, Lancôme
The youth activator serum includes a complex of 7 probiotics and prebiotics (lacto-, bifidobacteria, a certain type of yeast, etc.). Researchers have proven the effect of serum on 10 main signs of youthful skin: radiance, tone, even tone, firmness, purity, elasticity, freshness, density, absence of wrinkles, smoothness.