Prebiotics and probiotics or postbiotics
Ideal for acne, oily skin, pimples, rosacea and redness.
Objectives : calm, hydrate, luminosity and regulate sebum.
Consult products that take care of your microbiome:
He skin microbiome It is the set of microbial communities and their genetic material. It is unique to each person and will depend on their genetics, their habits, the climate where they live and their lifestyle. And the skin microbiota It is the set of bacteria, mites, fungi and viruses that form a barrier that protects us from the aggression of other pathogenic microorganisms.
There is little scientific evidence, at least so far, about the effectiveness that these ingredients may have on the skin - probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics - but if one thing is clear, it is that there is more and more talk about the skin microbiome and there is a clear trend towards the development of cosmetic formulas with ingredients that respect and balance our skin flora.
These ingredients—especially prebiotics—are interesting for helping all skin types that have a compromised skin barrier. Why not do our part so that our skin flora is more balanced and our skin healthier? After all, we have almost 40 billion bacteria - which means that we are 50% bacteria.
1. What are prebiotics and probiotics or postbiotics ?
- Prebiotics are the nutrients that skin microorganisms need and that are responsible for stimulating the growth of beneficial ones. That is, prebiotics are to bacteria what substrate and water are to plants.
- Probiotics are live microorganisms that are beneficial for our body. In cosmetics, keeping these bacteria alive is impossible due to the presence of preservatives in the formulas. Instead, extracts, yeasts and ferments derived from probiotics are used: postbiotics . The remains of dead bacteria or their waste products are used and are responsible for giving instructions to the microorganisms on the skin so that they behave appropriately.
2. What kind of ingredients is it?
They are used as active ingredients in different cosmetic formulas from cleansers, toners, masks, serums, creams...
3. How do I identify it in the list of ingredients ( INCI )?
Prebiotics: Alpha-glucan Oligosaccharide inulin, mannose, chitosan...
Probiotics or postbiotics: Lactobacillus ferment, Byfidobacterium longum lysate, Polyglutamate acid, Lactic acid, Soybean extract...
4. What properties do prebiotics and probiotics or postbiotics have?
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antioxidant
- Antibacterial
- Moisturizing moisturizer
5. For what type of skin do we recommend this ingredient?
- Delicate, sensitive skin, with redness and rosacea.
- Dry skin, with peeling, itching...
- Acne-prone skin.
- Skin with dermatosis: atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis...
6. Contraindications:
- They are unknown.
7. Recommendations:
After continued use of the mask, it is quite common to feel that your skin is altered or unbalanced more than before Covid-19. Therefore, if in your case you have noticed that you have pimples, peeling or redness, it is a good time to incorporate these ingredients into your cosmetic routine.
8. Frequently asked questions about argan oil:
Can I use them on rosacea, couperose or atopic dermatitis?
Yes, above all prebiotics are ingredients that help balance and improve the skin's barrier function.
And in acne?
Also, especially for its anti-inflammatory properties that will be of great help to reduce inflammation and improve papules and pustules.
If I have dry, peeling skin, should I use them?
Absolutely, in fact, since dry skin tends to peel, itch and redden easily — the skin barrier is weakened — by including some of these ingredients in your daily routine, you will be strengthening the barrier function and reducing itching and redness.
Bibliography and references:
- The definitive guide to skin care, Gema Herrerías.
- http://dimethylsulfuro.es/2019/12/15/asi-es-como-la-cosmetica-cuida-el-microbioma-de-la-piel/
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