POSTBIOTICS IN SKINCARE

POSTBIOTICS IN SKINCARE

What is postbiotics skincare?

Postbiotics skincare consists of metabolic by-products from the fermentation of the probiotic microbiome. Postbiotics skincare products comprise short-chain fatty acids and non-viable bacteria that enhance the supply of nutrients in the skin.

How Can Postbiotics Benefit The Skin?

Unlike prebiotics and probiotics, which function by feeding or replacing the skin microbiome, postbiotics provide the needed nutrients to the skin directly from the beginning. The bacteria in postbiotics work even when not alive and provide effective results quicker. They slow down the aging process and make the skin appear younger. Regular use of postbiotics can strengthen and increase the skin microbiome. It can aid in treating skin conditions such as acne eczema and protect the skin against damage by harmful UV rays.

What are some examples of popular postbiotic ingredients in skincare?

The common postbiotic ingredients include peptides, lactic acid, teichoic acids, cell-surface proteins, and peptidoglycans.

What is the skin microbiome, and why is it so important that we keep it healthy?

The skin microbiome is a kind of natural flora ecosystem that comprises tiny bacteria which protect the skin and aid in maintaining a healthy skin tone. The ecosystem contains numerous bacteria that differ in type and perform varying essential functions on the skin.

It’s important to keep the skin microbiome healthy. They play a huge role in keeping the skin hydrated, preventing damage by UV rays, lowering aging symptoms, and giving you a younger, healthier, and brighter complexion.

Elena Ognivtseva
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Nutritionist, Cornell University, MS

I believe that nutrition science is a wonderful helper both for the preventive improvement of health and adjunctive therapy in treatment. My goal is to help people improve their health and well-being without torturing themselves with unnecessary dietary restrictions. I am a supporter of a healthy lifestyle – I play sports, cycle, and swim in the lake all year round. With my work, I have been featured in Vice, Country Living, Harrods magazine, Daily Telegraph, Grazia, Women's Health, and other media outlets.

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