Preservatives

In recent years, the role of the cutaneous microbiota in modulating skin homeostasis has been described. Less well known is the role of the microbiome in protecting the skin from sun exposure. A healthy and balanced skin microbiota helps to protect the skin from the harmful effects of solar radiation. A microbiome that is out of balance can exacerbate photo-induced skin ageing. Researcher Òscar Expósito explains how a new ingredient can rebalance the skin and protect it from photo-induced ageing.

Preservatives have a bad reputation, especially among consumers, but are necessary to prolong the shelf life of cosmetic products. Tom Fricke and Petra Schaal explain how their share can be reduced by using natural-based boosters.

Preservatives are necessary to extend the shelf life of cosmetics. But they do not have a good reputation with customers. Barbara Olioso knows how they are currently developing in order to increase both acceptance and tolerance.

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