Like the gut microbiome, the trillions of ‘friendly’ bacteria that inhabit our gut where they keep ‘bad bacteria’ at bay, the skin microbiome is increasingly believed to be important for health, with imbalances linked to skin conditions, including rosacea, acne and eczema. Some products are just mild creams and lotions that claim to be gentle on the skin microbiome. In laboratory studies, scientists have also identified other skin bacteria that make chemicals which kill S. aureus — and these protective bacteria are rarer in people with eczema than in others without the skin condition. Some products are just mild creams and lotions that claim to be gentle on the skin microbiome. The gut microbiome is far more researched, with studies linking it to everything from skin conditions to mental health and cancer.

Source: Daily Mail September 21, 2020 23:06 UTC