Harnessing skin microbiome intelligence for healthy looking skin
Keynote Lecture
Presented by: Magali Moreau
The skin microbiome is defined as an ecosystem made up of a very large and highly diverse population of living microorganisms, primarily bacteria, fungi and phages, forming an integral part the skin function. This is no fewer than 100 billion microbes and thus nearly one thousand different species to consider.
And, as we discover more and more about the different microbial ecosystems present on our skin, we are witnessing a true revolution in how we consider and care for our skin – the skin microbiome is not only part of novel cosmetic development, it inspires them.
The skin microbiome and its equilibrium are indeed influenced by and influences in return many aspects of skin homeostasis. Skin microbial composition is tightly linked to the host physiology, immune system, lifestyle and its environmental exposures. Conversely, those microbes are key to many skins physiological processes starting with the establishment and regulation of skin defence, the control of skin inflammation, and the establishment of an overall healthy skin barrier. The extend of the beneficial role of a balanced microbiome and the resulting healthy skin is even more relevant in the context of skin disorders where that balance is disrupted.
The ways the microbes interact among themselves and with the skin via direct contact, mediators and the secretions of metabolites are providing a huge source of inspiration to the next generation of cosmetic ingredient. Combined with the uniqueness of individual microbes – we are in the midst of a true revolution for disruptive innovative cosmetic products.
The identification of specific beneficial microbes and the microbiome regulatory mechanisms and molecules constitutes a powerful ally to maintain or re-establish healthy-looking skin. Recent knowledge of the skin microbiome opens the door to novel ways to protect our skin from everyday environmental stresses, to correct unwelcome skin changes related to ageing, stress, pollution and sun damage. We will discuss how the skin microbiome research, data and biotech inspired technologies will offer multi-faceted solutions to the future of skin beauty and health.
And, as we discover more and more about the different microbial ecosystems present on our skin, we are witnessing a true revolution in how we consider and care for our skin – the skin microbiome is not only part of novel cosmetic development, it inspires them.
The skin microbiome and its equilibrium are indeed influenced by and influences in return many aspects of skin homeostasis. Skin microbial composition is tightly linked to the host physiology, immune system, lifestyle and its environmental exposures. Conversely, those microbes are key to many skins physiological processes starting with the establishment and regulation of skin defence, the control of skin inflammation, and the establishment of an overall healthy skin barrier. The extend of the beneficial role of a balanced microbiome and the resulting healthy skin is even more relevant in the context of skin disorders where that balance is disrupted.
The ways the microbes interact among themselves and with the skin via direct contact, mediators and the secretions of metabolites are providing a huge source of inspiration to the next generation of cosmetic ingredient. Combined with the uniqueness of individual microbes – we are in the midst of a true revolution for disruptive innovative cosmetic products.
The identification of specific beneficial microbes and the microbiome regulatory mechanisms and molecules constitutes a powerful ally to maintain or re-establish healthy-looking skin. Recent knowledge of the skin microbiome opens the door to novel ways to protect our skin from everyday environmental stresses, to correct unwelcome skin changes related to ageing, stress, pollution and sun damage. We will discuss how the skin microbiome research, data and biotech inspired technologies will offer multi-faceted solutions to the future of skin beauty and health.