biotech
Postbiotics
Global product launches with microbiota-related claims grew 68% annually between 2018 and 2023 (Innova Market Insights). The skin microbiome has moved from academic interest to mainstream formulation principle — clean formulas now design around respecting physiological pH, preserving beneficial bacteria, and supporting barrier integrity rather than stripping the skin.
Benefits
- supports skin microbiome integrity
- reinforces barrier function
- reduces inflammation pathways
Example uses
- barrier serums
- gentle cleansers
- soothing essences
Formulation notes
Pairs naturally with prebiotic carbohydrates and barrier lipids. Best in low-stripping, pH-balanced systems.
Watchouts
Microbiome marketing has outpaced clinical evidence — look for named strains and published studies, not a generic 'microbiome-friendly' badge.
INCI & aliases
probiotics · prebiotics · ferment lysate · lactobacillus ferment · scalp prebiotics
Clean beauty perception
Strongly positive — Credo Beauty's head of science Christina Ross describes it as a shift from 'treating symptoms' to 'supporting the living ecosystems that keep skin healthy'.
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