Here’s Why Probiotics Are At The Frontier Of Skincare

Innovation in skincare is a continuous process that is always working towards better, healthier, and cleaner formulations to provide your skin with only the best. So, almost every day we hear of an innovative beauty product or a new beauty active that is expected to bring about a change for the good in the way our skin looks and feel.

Well, the ‘it ingredient’ in town right now is probiotics. There is a lot of talk around this ingredient – which is really microorganisms that are similar to the good bacteria found in our gut – and how they are the frontier of skin care. Skin care experts are calling probiotics the top notch in skincare seeing the benefits it offers. Although not new, probiotic formulations in skincare have seen a steep rise in the past couple of years. 

If you have grown up around an Indian kitchen, you would remember how our grandmothers and mothers insisted on putting ‘Dahi’ or yoghurt on your skin as you washed your face after a day out in the sun to revive your dull, tanned skin. Well, that was using probiotics for skin care at its most basic level.

Probiotic skincare involves using products that contain live microorganisms to improve the health of the skin. The idea behind this is that it helps maintain a beneficial balance of microbes, helping to reduce the symptoms of skin conditions. The concept of probiotics dates back to 1900, when Louis Pasteur discovered them as the source of fermentation in foods such as yogurt. A 2019 study found that the microbiome of healthy skin is different from that of malignant skin in terms of composition. Additionally, according to research from 2021, dysregulation in the skin’s microbiome can cause the emergence and aggravation of skin conditions. As a result, probiotics have attracted the attention of researchers and cosmetic companies who are curious about how they might help the skin microbiome return to balance.

Having said that, it is well established that probiotic skincare has a lot to offer. Its benefits are immaculate and much needed. To suggest a few major fruitful offers that probiotic skincare brings to the table:- 

1. They safeguard our skin barrier: Bio-fermented Lactobacillus is a microbial probiotic that helps to boost our skin’s natural defenses and reduce skin damage. It also protects against free radicals and environmental damage.
2. They reduce inflammatory skin issues: They protect not only our physical skin barrier, but also our innate immune barrier, which aids wound healing and reduces inflammation. Probiotics calm other living microorganisms on your skin, preventing them from attacking one another. Acne, eczema, and rosacea are all skin conditions that can be controlled with a good probiotic product.
3. Smoothes and brightens: The presence of AHAs (Alpha-Hydroxy Acids) found naturally in probiotics promotes smooth cell turnover, resulting in smoother and brighter skin. Natural AHAs also aid in the gentle removal of dead skin cells without damaging the skin barrier.
4. Hydration and rebalancing: Glowing skin necessitates pH and hydration levels that are in balance with the skin’s natural moisture levels. Topical probiotics aid in this process by nourishing and hydrating the skin’s surface, protecting the stored hyaluronic acid, and preventing moisture loss, which is especially important for those with sensitive skin.

With all of that and much more, it can be clearly understood why probiotics are the frontier of skin care. With the advent and steep rise of clean beauty, you can find yourself the perfect range of skincare infused with microbiomes that keeps your skin healthy, supple, and shining throughout. So get on the wagon of clean and green skincare and experience what true skin care feels like.