The booming research on skin microbiome is the source of important discoveries on its role in the maintenance of healthy skin. These findings open up possibilities for innovation in cosmetics, with products that will ensure a proper balance of this ecosystem. Alcimed, consulting company in innovation and development of new markets, highlights the latest developments in cosmetics and care that target the skin microbiome.
For ten years, genetic sequencing technologies have made remarkable progress in understanding the human microbiome by mapping its bacterial components. The number of research publications has grown exponentially.
The US holds more than half of the total number of publications; and are the source of the largest research project on the microbiome: the Human Microbiome Project. The study, funded 153 million euros contribution of the National Institute of Health of the United States, enabled the characterization and analysis of different microbiomes in order to determine their role for our health.
The Company Markets & Markets predicts a global market value reaching 265 million euro by 2019 and to over 574 million euros by 2023. After focusing on the gut microbiome, researchers and industrials are turning their interest toward the skin microbiome.
Skin microbiome: a crucial protective role for health
The bacteria of the skin microbiome have a crucial protective effect in many ways. They help maintain the immune system, repair damages, protect against allergens and UV rays exposure, limit the damages caused by oxidation and improve the hydration and elasticity of the skin. However, an unbalanced microbiome is linked to many skin conditions such as eczema, allergies, dandruff, acne or …
