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

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Souak, Djouhar, Barreau, Magalie, Courtois, Aurélie, André, Valérie, Duclairoir Poc, Cécile, Feuilloley, Marc G. J., Gault, Manon·2021·Microorganisms
DOI 10.3390/microorganisms9050936PMC PMC8145394
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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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Authors
Souak, D., Barreau, M., Courtois, A., André, V., Duclairoir Poc, C., Feuilloley, M. G. J., & Gault, M.
Affiliations
  • Université de Rouen Normandie (FR)
  • BASF Beauty Care Solutions France SAS, 69007 Lyon, France
  • LMSM EA4312, Laboratoire de Microbiologie Signaux et Microenvironnement, Université de Rouen Normandie, 27000 Evreux, France
Corresponding author
  • Feuilloley, Marc G. J.
  • Gault, Manon
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Microorganisms
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2021-04-27
Volume
9
Issue
5
Pages
936
ISSN
2076-2607 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.3390/microorganisms9050936
PMC
PMC8145394
OpenAlex
W3159211765
Cited by
61
References
78
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Funders
  • Association Nationale de la Recherche et de la Technologie
  • Région Normandie
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Skin Protection and Aging
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Food Science › Probiotics and Fermented Foods
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Dermatology › Dermatology and Skin Diseases
Keywords
skin microbiome, probiotics, ultraviolet radiation, photoprotection, skin homeostasis, cosmetic ingredients, oral probiotics, UV-induced skin damage

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