Lactobacillus, bifidus, bifidobacterium... these are words you've probably already added to your dictionary. The nutritional properties of these "good" bacteria that strengthen and maintain the proper functioning of the immune system are well-known.
In the same way that they have gained importance in nutrition, these probiotics have also made their way into creams. But what role do they play in cosmetics? Their benefits arise from one of the skin's main defense mechanisms, its essential function is precisely due to the bacteria that cover and protect it.
Experts from the Dr. Schrammek brand confirm that bacteria have positive effects on our skin because they build a natural flora, known as the skin's microbiome. This is as individual as our personality or our fingerprint. Thus, microorganisms differ from one person to another and vary according to DNA, age, gender, and lifestyle. In recent years, researchers have discovered that when the natural bacterial diversity on the skin, or the microbiome, is balanced, it is an essential natural protective shield for maintaining healthy skin.
The question is, why does the skin's flora become unbalanced? With healthy skin, microorganisms and the skin are in balance. In this ideal condition, no action would be required. The natural immune system works and prevents "invaders." But as the experts from Dr. Schrammek explain, incorrect care, disinfectants, stress, exposure to UV rays, environmental pollution, and certain genetic predispositions can cause an imbalance in the skin's microflora. The consequences lead to various problems, from sensitive skin to atopic dermatitis or psoriasis. The risk is that unbalanced skin promotes the growth of "bad" bacteria. And although these cannot be seen with the naked eye, their consequences can be observed: the skin becomes dry, itchy, red, prone to infection, and ages faster. This is where cosmetics with pre and probiotics come into play.
Our collaborator Meritxell Martí explains that the use of probiotics in cosmetics will serve several main functions: preserving the skin's external barrier, protecting against inflammation and allergies, improving redness, and preventing infections. Therefore, they will be very suitable for reactive skin. On the other hand, they will help balance the skin's natural pH. In addition, they will perform a gentle exfoliation, always gentle on the skin without causing irritation. Meritxell Martí herself tells us that she has included Lactobacillus ferment in the formulation of her Unique White Serum. "It has a very gentle exfoliating action, acting like exfoliating enzymes," she says. Externally, the serum stimulates cell renewal and refines the skin thanks to its active ingredients, which also include vitamin C, orange stem cells, hyaluronic acid, ginkgo biloba, or edelweiss flower extract. Price: €70.
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