The skin microbiome or microflora is the collection of microorganisms that live on our skin: bacteria, fungi, viruses, and mites. The skin is the second most common body site for microorganisms next to the gut. Most of these microorganisms are harmless or even beneficial. Bacteria are by far the most common skin microorganisms. The types and the concentration of the microorganisms in the various skin areas are determined by the ecology of the skin surface. Bacterial species vary depending on the body site, which is classified as one of three types: dry, moist, oily. Although there are variations between individuals, skin microbial variation is more dependent on the anatomical site than on the individual. Different microorganisms on the skin are categorized according to how they affect us. Commensals are “friendly” microbes that benefit from living on our skin, usually without causing any harm. Mutualistic microorganisms are microbes that benefit from living on the skin and benefit the human host in return. Pathogens are disease-causing microbes. Most microorganisms on the skin are commensals. These can prevent the colonization of other pathogenic microbes by using up the nutritional sources that those harmful microbes require to survive and by producing toxic substances that stop the pathogens from adhering to skin cells. New evidence suggests that commensal skin bacteria directly protect humans from pathogenic invaders and help the immune system maintain the delicate balance between effective protection and damaging inflammation. Apparently, we do not need the bacteria to be alive in order to get their beneficial effects on our skin. Scientific research indicates that the beneficial properties of probiotic microorganisms are beyond their viability, inactivated microbes and their fractions are biologically active as well. Biome-Calmine series contains effective concentrations of anti-aging probiotic and prebiotic active ingredients together with a special red alga extract with anti-wrinkle action
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BIOME-CALMINE Black Mask Ref. 453 / 974
52.40 € sis.KMBlack Mask for all skin types
Ref. 453-Home use 50ml, 974-Proff. 250ml
Description
A soft delicate non-setting mask containing Ecoskin complex with probiotic and prebiotic action, balancing the microbiome of the skin. Aqua Cacteen, an extract of the cactus Opuntia ficus-indica, has a powerful calming and moisturizing effects. The product was clinically tested for sensitive skin.
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BIOME-CALMINE Moisturizing Cream Ref. 450 / 972
Moisturizing Cream for all skin types
Ref. 450-Home use 50ml, 972-Proff. 250ml
Description
Nourishing cream, with light texture moisturizes, calms and protects the skin. The cream contains a variety of active ingredients. Ecoskin is a Pre/Probiotic complex comprising of three components: α-glucooligosaccharides (nutritional fibers), pure plant juice, of yacon (Polymniasonchifolia) tubers and inactivated freeze-dried probiotic bacteria. Ecoskin provides prebiotic action by supporting the growth of beneficial microorganisms and balancing the ecosystem of the skin. It provides probiotic action by stimulating the skin’s natural defense mechanism. The cream contains also Aquaxyl a new generation moisturizer based on plant-based sugars.. It stimulates the synthesis of proteins and enzymes essential to the function of the skin barrier and the synthesis of amino acids of the epidermis natural moisture factor (NMF). Aquaxyl also stimulates the synthesis of ceramides and other lipids essential for the skin barrier and for the synthesis of hyaluronic acid in the skin. Additional active ingredients are niacinamide and zinc providing effective regulation of sebum secretion.
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