A new trend in the dermo-cosmetic world is the search for products that maintain the balance of the skin microbiome. Just another advertising gimmick? Absolutely not. Recent studies in dermatology show that a thriving flora of "good" bacteria lives on our skin, helping it to protect itself. It is therefore essential to understand if and how the daily beauty routine, from cleansing to skincare, respects the skin microbiome.
Microbiome and microbiota: the hypothesis of a second genome
According to recent studies, the skin microbiome can be compared to a fingerprint or a second DNA. The skin microbiome is unique to each individual but also differs in relation to the various areas of the skin. However, a distinction must also be made between the skin microbiome and microbiota. The microbiome indicates the bacterial ecosystem, their genome, and all interactions with the environment surrounding these microorganisms. The microbiota, on the other hand, is the set of good bacteria that form a protective barrier for the skin against external aggressions, infections, and inflammations.
What happens if the skin microbiota is altered?
The skin microbiota can be influenced by many variables that characterize the life of each individual, including: age, environmental factors, diet, cosmetic habits, or medication intake. A stressful life, hormonal imbalances, and dietary irregularities can affect the well-being of the skin microbiota and can favor certain conditions such as atopic dermatitis, acne, and psoriasis. For this reason, it would be advisable to use delicate dermo-cosmetics, preferably formulated or tested on sensitive skin, which have a low probability of altering the microbiotic balance.
Prebiotics: new allies for your skincare
Dermo-cosmetics with prebiotics are one of the best solutions for maintaining the well-being and balance of the microbiome; prebiotics, in fact, are substances, often of plant origin, very important because they act as a nutritional source for the good skin bacteria present in the microbiota. DELIKA micellar water, for example, has been formulated precisely with natural prebiotics such as inulin and gluco-oligosaccharides, which help maintain the integrity of the skin microbiome and allow the skin to perform its protective function. In addition to natural prebiotics, Delika® contains Fospidina complex and cornflower water to offer a precious anti-aging action and a moisturizing action: a new generation cosmetic product to help the well-being of the skin microbiome and cleanse even the most sensitive skin without being aggressive.