Skin Microbiome

Acne and ageing: J&J exploring skin health markers via Sequential Skin research tie-up

15-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Johnson & Johnson is working with biotech specialist Sequential Skin to investigate whether there are any new markers for skin health, particularly those linked to acne and ageing.

‘Natural evolution’: Gallinée unveils at-home skin microbiome test kits with Sequential Skin

09-Mar-2023 By Kacey Culliney

Microbiome beauty brand Gallinée has launched at-home skin health test kits in partnership with biotech specialist Sequential Skin that analyse bacterial diversity of a consumer's skin, enabling personalised routine recommendations.

Microbiome beauty space hampered by misinformation and in need of standardisation – BiomeCentric CEO

10-Jan-2023 By Amanda Lim

The understanding of microbiome products and ingredients have not kept up with its rapid development in beauty and requires more effort in standardisation, says a microbiome contract manufacturer.

Probiotic shows potential for boosting skin health quality: BLIS study

22-Nov-2022 By Stephen Daniells

A topical probiotic formulation may boost radiance and hydration of skin, while also improving skin clarity and softness, says a new study from New Zealand.

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How the skin microbiome plays into three common skin concerns

10-Nov-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

Cosmetics researchers are still exploring how microscopic life on our skin affects its health, but recent research has started to piece together the puzzle.

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Phage ‘cocktail’ shows promise in targeting acne: Biocogent

10-Nov-2022 By Kacey Culliney

A century-old method using live virus bacteriophages has the potential to make its revival in skin care via formulations designed to target blemish-prone skin, says US supplier Biocogent.

Seventure Partners aims to raise third €300m microbiome innovation fund in 2023

27-Oct-2022 By Kacey Culliney

French-headquartered venture capital firm Seventure Partners plans to unlock a third wave of microbiome innovation funds next year, aiming to invest €300 million in more than 20 cutting-edge companies, its CEO says.

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L'Oréal scientist: Live bacteria ‘the dream’ for skin microbiome NPD

23-Sep-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Innovation in cosmetic ingredients targeting the skin microbiome is surging, but the ultimate dream is to be able to incorporate beneficial live bacteria into formulations, says a principal scientist at L’Oréal Research & Innovation.

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Prebiotics, life-stages and upscale: Unilever scientists brainstorm 'next evolution' of microbiome science

05-Jul-2022 By Katy Askew

Unilever says it is heavily committed to deepening understanding and advancing product development in the fast-moving skin microbiome space, particularly around opportunities in prebiotics and mass accessibility.

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‘Maintaining the microbiome’: Biotech startup Sequential Skin debuts in vivo B2B testing service

03-Mar-2022 By Kacey Culliney

UK-Singapore headquartered biotech startup Sequential Skin has taken a solid stride into B2B microbiome testing with the debut of its end-to-end in vivo service for consumer care companies.

‘Standardised practices’ needed in global skin microbiome research: Minireview

01-Mar-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Skin microbiome research would benefit from standardised methods and reporting practices worldwide to enable researchers to replicate studies, assess results and better advance knowledge in the field, say researchers.

Acne and the skin microbiome: Scientists detail how treatments alter bacterial diversity

10-Feb-2022 By Gary Scattergood

Acne treatments that are not considered to have antimicrobial properties can still significantly alter the skin microbiome, new research suggests.

Biotech startup Sequential Skin raises €1.4m – ‘We want to accelerate the future of skin health,’ says CEO

11-Oct-2021 By Kacey Culliney

UK-Singapore headquartered biotech startup Sequential Skin has secured more funding in its latest seed round that it plans to use for global expansion of its at-home skin diagnostics patch, in both a B2B and D2C capacity, its CEO says.

Oat kernel extract on the rise as ‘star’ prebiotic skin health active: Mintel

21-Sep-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The number of new skin care product launches incorporating oat kernel extracts and oils for their prebiotic properties to make skin health claims is growing year by year, according to Mintel.

The skin microbiome brainstorm: Tech, claims and trend-driven NPD

16-Sep-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Skin microbiome science and innovation is fast-evolving, with a plethora of tools, ingredients and research efforts spotlighting key areas of opportunity. But where exactly is the sector headed? And what might next-generation NPD look like?

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Microbiome startup Lac2Biome launches shelf-stable white label facial serum with live probiotics

10-Sep-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Italian microbiome health startup Lac2Biome has developed a white label skin care blend containing live probiotics and hyaluronic acids, offering brands opportunity to offer an innovative and highly potent product that delivers on promised benefits,...

Gallinée founder: Anti-dandruff hair care to see ‘big shift’ to pro-bacterial

10-Aug-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The anti-dandruff hair care category has long focused on antibacterial formulations, but microbiome-friendly blends that promote scalp bacteria balance may be as effective, says the founder of French indie brand Gallinée.

China skin microbiome: Females with sensitive skin have less species diversity and richness

21-Jul-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

Females with sensitive skin have less microbiome diversity and richness compared to those with normal skin, according to a study conducted in China.

COVID-19 fuels online 'skinbiotics' surge – and big beauty is joining fast

13-Jul-2021 By Shane Starling

The pandemic’s relentless push to digital retail and even mask wearing have helped online probiotic cosmetic products more than double in two years across 25 countries tracked by Lumina Intelligence.

Immunity & beauty has a 'very promising future' but less claims, more science needed – experts

12-Jul-2021 By Lynda Searby

Manufacturers should pull back on making strong claims and focus more on consumer education, holistic health and wellness concepts and ingredient innovation when addressing immunity in the beauty and personal care space, say experts.

Sanex ‘BiomeProtect’ launches after 5 years of R&D – ‘we have made a big advance in skin care’

22-Jun-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Colgate-Palmolive’s Sanex brand has developed a shower gel, bath foam and deodorant range using pre and postbiotics to support the skin’s microbiome, launched following five years of R&D efforts and input from external dermatology and science experts.

Colgate-Palmolive on 2021 design-led innovation: ‘This is a huge change in our approach’, says tech chief

10-Mar-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive is shifting away from traditional line extensions, taking a design-led innovation approach that considers user experience and trends from start-to-finish, with teams focused on opportunities in active oral care, the...

Thyme and pine: Unilever files patent on microbiota balancing formula with natural actives

15-Dec-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Unilever has developed a topical composition using natural monoterpenoids from thyme and pine that it says can balance and restore microbiota diversity of the skin, particularly in amenable skin that presents conditions like...

Restoring skin microbiome long-term: SG clean beauty brand Sigi Skin launches probiotic sheet mask

16-Nov-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

Singapore-based clean beauty brand Sigi Skin has recently released Tea-Tox, a probiotic sheet mask with hydrating, soothing and anti-pollution properties, selling 500 boxes in its first two weeks of sales.

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Live probiotics in cosmetics an ‘interesting' concept – but is it worth the effort?

21-Oct-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Processed probiotics are widely used in beauty products to target the skin microbiome, but few formulations contain live bacteria strains – a concept experts say is interesting from a marketing perspective but complicated to do.

Back in time? Symbiome targets ‘ancestral microbiome’ with proprietary postbiotic skin care range

30-Sep-2020 By Shane Starling

Direct-to-consumer skin care brand Symbiome will debut a product range formulated with postbiotics sourced from plants from the Brazilian Amazon, aimed at restoring and rebuilding resilience in the modern microbiome.

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The future of the skin microbiome? ‘It’s mind blowing’ – think oral care, intimate care and makeup

24-Sep-2020 By Kacey Culliney

There will be a proliferation of newly carved out product categories targeting the skin microbiome in coming months, as consumer interest spikes and development capabilities advance, say experts.

Serious about the skin microbiome: Science, regulation and opportunities in 2020

09-Sep-2020 By Kacey Culliney

The skin microbiome continues to ignite interest as science fast advances and product innovations hit shelves, but where exactly are the biggest opportunities for industry and what will be the key challenges moving forward?

Skin mycobiome versus microbiome: Why fungal diversity may hold key to sensitive skin solutions

24-Aug-2020 By Guan Yu Lim

While interest in the bacteria that make up the skin microbiome sky high, researchers is Korea have uncovered new findings on the skin mycobiome – its fungal diversity – that may help create new products to target sensitive skin.

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Probiotic cosmetics ‘immature’ but bubbling with niche promise, says Lumina Intelligence

11-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Consumer interest in topical probiotic cosmetics is rising, presenting opportunity to target niche skin conditions and push hard science before establishing relevance in the wider wellness market, an expert says.

‘Microbiome balancing’: Unilever files patent on topical prebiotic formula

24-Mar-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Personal care major Unilever has developed a microbiome balancing formula using a prebiotic binder for lotions, body washes, deodorants and toothpastes, among other products.

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Beauty claims on food supplements must be ‘seriously’ considered: Expert

09-Mar-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Developing food supplements that carry beauty claims for aesthetic benefits presents a real opportunity that the nutritional industry must look at seriously, says a regulatory expert.

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Beauty and probiotics: Anti-ageing, Gen Z and women key

02-Mar-2020 By Kacey Culliney

There is significant potential to develop probiotics in the beauty space, particularly targeting anti-ageing, Generation Z and women, according to Lumina Intelligence.