Probiotics in Cosmetic and Personal Care Products: Trends and Challenges

Puebla-Barragan, Scarlett; Reid, Gregor

doi:10.3390/molecules26051249

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“…This market is growing rapidly followed by the development of new products that contain probiotics, such as facial cleansers, foundations, face masks, etc. The market for probiotic cosmetics is expected to grow by nearly 12% between 2020 and 2030 [100]. Certain probiotic strains have abilities to improve the epithelial and epidermal barrier function [100].…”

Section: Probiotics As Health Supportersmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Biotechnological Enhancement of Probiotics through Co-Cultivation with Algae: Future or a Trend?

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The diversity of algal species is a rich source of many different bioactive metabolites. The compounds extracted from algal biomass have various beneficial effects on health. Recently, co-culture systems between microalgae and bacteria have emerged as an interesting solution that can reduce the high contamination risk associated with axenic cultures and, consequently, increase biomass yield and synthesis of active compounds. Probiotic microorganisms also have numerous positive effects on various aspects of health and represent potent co-culture partners. Most studies consider algae as prebiotics that serve as enhancers of probiotics performance. However, the extreme diversity of algal organisms and their ability to produce a plethora of metabolites are leading to new experimental designs in which these organisms are cultivated together to derive maximum benefit from their synergistic interactions. The future success of these studies depends on the precise experimental design of these complex systems. In the last decade, the development of high-throughput approaches has enabled a deeper understanding of global changes in response to interspecies interactions. Several studies have shown that the addition of algae, along with probiotics, can influence the microbiota, and improve gut health and overall yield in fish, shrimp, and mussels aquaculture. In the future, such findings can be further explored and implemented for use as dietary supplements for humans.

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“…The market for probiotic cosmetics is expected to grow by nearly 12% between 2020 and 2030 [100]. Certain probiotic strains have abilities to improve the epithelial and epidermal barrier function [100]. S. thermophilus increases ceramide production and improves skin hydration in healthy individuals [101].…”

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“…Formulations of cosmetic products containing probiotic and postbiotic ingredients are intended to block the effects of UV radiation effects and protect or restore the balance of the cutaneous microbiota due to their anti-oxidant and/or anti-inflammatory activities [ 1 ]. The term probiotic refers to live microorganisms, which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit to the host [ 2 ]. Meanwhile, the term postbiotic refers to metabolic byproducts, such as enzymes, peptides, teichoic acid, peptidoglycan derived muropeptides, exopolysaccharides, cell surface and secreted proteins, bacteriocins and organic aids generated by a probiotic organism during its lifespan [ 3 ].…”

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Challenging Cosmetic Innovation: The Skin Microbiota and Probiotics Protect the Skin from UV-Induced Damage

Souak

Barreau

Courtois³

et al. 2021

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Many studies performed in the last decade have focused on the cutaneous microbiota. It has been shown that this microbiota plays a key role in skin homeostasis. Considered as “a second barrier” to the environment, it is very important to know how it reacts to exogenous aggressions. The cosmetics industry has a started to use this microbiota as a source of natural ingredients, particularly ones that confer photoprotection against ultraviolet (UV) rays. Interestingly, it has been demonstrated that bacterial molecules can block UV rays or reverse their harmful effects. Oral probiotics containing living microorganisms have also shown promising results in restoring skin homeostasis and reversing the negative effects of UV rays. Microbial-based active sunscreen compounds have huge potential for use as next-generation photoprotection products.

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“…The aim of the present study was to test the viability of a commercial blend of LGR-1 and LRC-14 over a period of 6 months in olive oil, mineral oil, coconut oil, and petroleum jelly, as a means of developing a topical application of strains to counter pathogens and malodour. Current cream and oil-based products are invariably not probiotic by definition, nor do they guarantee that their ingredients can retain the viability of the bacterial contents [18]. The use of preservatives with bactericidal activity is ill-advised unless the compounds have proven safe for use in humans.…”

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Topical Probiotics for Women’s Urogenital Health: Selection of an Oil-based Carrier

Puebla-Barragan¹,

Lamb²,

Jafelice³

et al. 2021

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Vaginal care products are widely used by women to relieve discomfort such as pain, itching and malodour, all of which are commonly caused by conditions resulting from microbiota dysbiosis. Previous studies showed that probiotic strains Lacticaseibacillus (formerly Lactobacillus) rhamnosus GR-1 (LGR-1) and Limosilactobacillus (formerly Lactobacillus) reuteri RC-14 (LRC-14), can aid in restoring homeostasis in the vaginal microbiome when taken orally. A topical product containing these strains could be of value for reducing malodour and improving quality of life. However, the formulation of such a product is a challenge, given that its ingredients must maintain shelf-life viability by excluding moisture. Here, we tested petroleum jelly, mineral oil, coconut oil, and olive oil for how well they maintained the viability of freeze-dried probiotic strains over a six-month timeframe. None of the oils caused excessive loss of bacterial viability, with petroleum jelly and coconut oil showing the most promise. Based on existing knowledge of these oils on the female genitalia, coconut oil and petroleum jelly could be suitable probiotic carriers for clinical testing.

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Probiotics in Cosmetic and Personal Care Products: Trends and Challenges

Cited by 71 publications

References 51 publications

Biotechnological Enhancement of Probiotics through Co-Cultivation with Algae: Future or a Trend?

Biotechnological Enhancement of Probiotics through Co-Cultivation with Algae: Future or a Trend?

Challenging Cosmetic Innovation: The Skin Microbiota and Probiotics Protect the Skin from UV-Induced Damage

Topical Probiotics for Women’s Urogenital Health: Selection of an Oil-based Carrier

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