[LifeStyle] Find out what the skin microbiome is and how to care for it

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It is important to maintain the balance of the microbiome to have beautiful and healthy skin

Science advances by leaps and bounds and how could it be otherwise the advances have also reached the aesthetic and beauty sector, where language seems to be in continuous evolution. The last term that has been installed in our vanity case is that of: skin microbiome. But what is it?

"If we look closely at the human body, we can see that we are made of 50% human cells and 50% bacterial cells. Our microbiome is a symbiotic part of us," they explain from the Lancôme Paris laboratories. That is to say, a living ecosystem of microorganism that lives on our skin and which is essential for healthy and good-looking skin.

When we reach adulthood, our skin microbiome contains up to 1,000 species of bacteria, with a maximum of 2 million bacteria existing on every 2cm square of skin. Good bacteria that are essential for balanced skin. When our microbiome is in balance it fulfills three important functions: it protects our skin and releases antioxidants; Regulates excess inflammation, favors the reappearance of the epidermis and strengthens the skin's barrier to make it more resistant.

Our microbiome can be affected by our lifestyle, the environmental conditions that surround us or the passing of the years. UV rays, pollution, diet, medications and hormones are some of the main factors that can weaken the ecosystem, causing premature aging, dryness, wrinkles and blemishes.

 

How to take care of the skin microbiome?
Now that we finally know what the skin microbiome is and its importance, we would have to take into account how to care for it to maintain its balance and therefore a healthy and beautiful skin.

The major cosmetic brands have begun to take into account the skin's microbiome, reformulating their formulas to contribute to its balance. This is precisely the case of the iconic Lancôme serum, Advanced Génifique, which in its new version has enriched its formula with a unique blend of 7 pre and probiotic fractions, each of which offers different benefits for the skin and its microbiome.

Prebiotics provide a vital source of nutrients to support the growth of beneficial bacteria, while probiotics are live microorganisms that provide general health benefits. In the formula of the Lancôme serum they use fractions of both that are obtained through biotechnological and purifying processes with which they are especially suitable and compatible for the skin. In conclusion, it offers essential resources such as sugars, amino acids and lipids, to the skin and its microbiome, feeding the bacteria in our body in order to help the skin defend itself and recover better.