As with gut and skin health, prebiotics can influence the mouth’s microbiome and can have a positive effect on oral hygiene. The mouth’s microbiome is different than that of the skin but the importance of balancing the microorganisms remains key for an optimized environment. There are over 700 species of microorganisms in the mouth, all which[…]
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Feeding the Skin Prebiotics for Hydration
preBIULIN AGA (INCI: Inulin) is a natural prebiotic proven to help rebalance the skin’s microbiota. It is a combination of two inulin types differing in molecular chain length and branching. The inulin is extracted from chicory and agave and can only be metabolized by organisms carrying the inulinase enzyme. Due to this, inulin acts as a[…]
Restoring the Skin Microbiota After Preservative Exposure
Preservatives are a requirement in personal care products to maintain the integrity of a product and keep consumers safe. While beneficial in many aspects, they could have an impact on the microbiota. Research has suggested that everyday cosmetics and commonly used preservatives in personal care products do in fact disturb the skin microbiota.1, 2 Although this may[…]