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common conditions like acne, atopic amounts of collagen bonds in the Postbiotics applied to the skin after
dermatitis, psoriasis and rosacea. wound. Excessive amounts of collagen, surgery have shown improved wound
The skin’s biome also modulates however, lead to thickened scars. healing with a better appearance.
the immune system by recognising
foreign bacteria and producing PREBIOTICS, PROBIOTICS Postbiotics work actively to enhance
substances to deter them. AND POSTBIOTICS the skin barrier and prevent and
Considerable attention in research treat diseases such as eczema.
Acute and chronic wounds benefit is currently given to the use of They are pivotal in the treatment of
from the local biome during the topical and ingested agents to help most skin conditions, even showing
healing process. Throughout the restore the skin and gut biome. efficacy in the treatment of acne,
life cycle of these microorganisms, scars and psoriasis. Importantly,
they release not only antimicrobial Prebiotics are substances ingested postbiotics are safe to use from
proteins, which make it difficult for or applied that act like fertiliser birth and should be part of our
disease-forming microorganisms to to promote the growth of ‘good’ daily routine from top to toe.
attach to wounds, but they help break bacteria. Probiotics, on the other
down biofilms (the walls bacteria hand, contain colony-forming units Overuse of antibiotics, everyday
create around themselves to protect of bacteria similar to those on your stresses, and viral infections have all
themselves from antibiotics). skin and help to replenish the loss been shown to decrease the ’good’
of the biome in diseased states. bacteria on our skin. Incorporating
The skin biome also assists with this knowledge and the treatments
modulating the healing process Postbiotics are the new kid on the into our daily lives and routines,
by impacting enzymes in the skin block. These are bioactive compounds as well as during times of stress,
wound that break down collagen that probiotic bacteria produce illness and surgery, will help reduce
proteins, which help with wound when ingesting prebiotics. They have the burden of disease. But we are
healing. Wound healing is an intricate anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, still only scraping the surface of
balance between the immune system anti-ageing, moisturising and the usefulness of the skin and
and our body forming appropriate improved wound healing benefits. gut biome in everyday health.

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