Unboxed: 4 microbiome-boosting prebiotic personal care picks
The research on human skin and mouth microbiomes is flourishing, leading to an increase in consumer interest regarding the benefits of both pro- and prebiotics in personal care.
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Even in the natural products world, it's tough to find an efficacious facial mist that is free from fragrances, dyes and alcohols. Prebiotic-centric brand Aleavia, however, sidesteps all of those ingredients while incorporating coconut oil, sea kelp and aloe vera into this cooling mist that restores moisture and soothes skin. And the easy delivery format allows for an anytime, quick burst of relief from general irritation.
Cleansing oils and balms are officially mainstream, and for good reason: they're often the better choice for those with hormonal, dry or mature skin. This one from Oskia is particularly effective at thoroughly removing sunscreen and makeup while nourishing skin with MSM (collagen support), a zinc-glysine mineral complex (reduces the appearance of redness) and a type of prebiotic called "oligosaccharide" that is derived from the chicory root.
With Desert Essence's prebiotic-based line of toothpastes and mouth rinses (in appealing Gingermint and Mint flavors) consumers can cultivate fresh breath with the mighty power of plant-based prebiotic fibers chicory root and inulin. The combination of Australian tea tree oil and perilla seed extract in this product keeps mouths feeling and looking clean.
Juice Beauty's newest ultra-lightweight moisturizer uses a proprietary prebiotic blend of viola flower, chia and coconut extracts coupled with additives such as organic grape and apple to both soothe skin and trap in moisture. Another soothing star ingredient in the mix is fermented kumaru.
Juice Beauty's newest ultra-lightweight moisturizer uses a proprietary prebiotic blend of viola flower, chia and coconut extracts coupled with additives such as organic grape and apple to both soothe skin and trap in moisture. Another soothing star ingredient in the mix is fermented kumaru.
A 2016 study published in PLOS Biology found that the average human plays host to trillions and trillions of microbial cells (read: bacteria, yeast and parasites), many of which form a barrier on top of the skin that is often referred to as the “skin microbiome.” The skin microbiome plays an important role in protective bodily functions, and the ecosystem of bacteria found here is more diverse than that found in both our guts and mouths.
But how exactly should natural products consumers go about keeping their skin and mouth microbiomes healthy and happy? For starters, “feeding” the good bacteria with specially formulated prebiotic-based products can help lessen irritation while keeping mold and harmful live bacteria strains at bay.
Prebiotic-containing personal care products are especially helpful for consumers with sensitive skin and gums—and the former is reportedly on the rise according to survey results from Frontiers in Medicine that were published earlier this year. Whether it’s from pollution, plain old winter dryness, over-exfoliation or excess sun exposure, prebiotics can indirectly help repair the skin mantle while stimulating the growth of good bacteria.
So, give your shoppers the ability to care for their precious and easily affected skin and mouth flora by enhancing your personal care aisle with these four impressive prebiotic-rich products.
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