"The Importance of Skin Microbiome for Healthy, Youthful-Looking Skin"
Recent research has shown how important skin bacteria are to maintaining the health of our skin. A research published in the journal "Nature" found a correlation between having a varied population of bacteria on our skin and having skin that is healthier and younger-looking. The research included the examination of the skin of 900 identical twins, and it was found that those with a greater variety of bacteria had skin that was less wrinkled, more uniformly pigmented, and had less age spots.
According to this study, the microbiome, or large population of bacteria that inhabits our skin, is essential to skin health. A healthy and diversified microbiome may aid in improving the skin's overall look, strengthening the skin's barrier function, and reducing inflammation.
According to a research that was published in the "Journal of Investigative Dermatology," probiotics may also be administered topically to improve the skin's barrier function and minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The research found that utilising products with probiotics and prebiotics, which promote the development of good bacteria, may help you maintain healthy skin.
These findings serve as a reminder that since our skin is a complex ecosystem, keeping healthy, youthful-looking skin necessitates maintaining a balance of microorganisms.
References:
"The Diversity of Skin Microbiota in Healthy Twins" by J. Grice et al. in Nature (2018)
"Probiotics in Dermatology" by J.M. Schmuth et al. in Journal of Dermatological Science (2018)