Prebiotics- For Naturally Balanced Skin

The human skin microbiome consists of a variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and mites that have live on the skin surface. The skin microbiome plays an important role in protecting against harmful microorganisms, supporting the immune system, and contributing to skin health. In selected products, prebiotics can help support the natural microbiome.

INCI designation: Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract (Indian Prickly Pear Extract), Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus / Helianthus Tuberosus Tuber Ferment Extract (Organic Jerusalem Artichoke Extract), Lactobacillus/Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract/Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract Ferment Filtrate

Typical growing regions: Prickly Pear: Southern Europe, South Africa, South America; Jerusalem Artichoke: France, Italy, Germany; Ginger: Tropical and subtropical Asia, parts of Africa, Brazil & Jamaica; Green Tea: India, China, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Indonesia, Argentina & Brazil

Special talent: Restores balance to your disrupted skin microbiome. Strengthens and protects the skin barrier.

How can prebiotics help your skin?

Prebiotics are natural nutrients for our skin microbiome, which includes bacteria. On the skin, prebiotics promote the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria. Simply put, prebiotics are the food for “good” bacteria on the skin. “Good” or “beneficial” means that these bacteria can prevent the spread of harmful microorganisms and help restore balance to a disrupted skin microbiome. By promoting these “good” bacteria, prebiotics are important for maintaining healthy skin microbiome. As you can see, prebiotics are key to beautiful, balanced skin.

Our prebiotic ingredients have been carefully selected to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria and support a healthy skin microbiome.

The prickly pear is a species from the cactus family. With its nutrient-rich composition, this extract promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria and maintains balance within the bacterial community.

The effective variety of our prebiotic ingredients

The well-known root vegetable Jerusalem Artichoke arrived in Europe in the 17th century and was popular as a food until it was replaced by the potato in the 19th century. Native to North America, the plant can grow up to 3 meters tall and is now also cultivated in parts of Germany. The tubers are irregularly shaped, with white flesh and a brown-yellow to red-violet skin. Rich in inulin and oligofructose, this extract supports the growth of beneficial bacteria and helps maintain the balance of the skin flora.

Derived from the fermentation of Lactobacillus bacteria, this ingredient offers many positive effects in skincare. It strengthens the skin microbiome by displacing harmful bacteria with antimicrobial peptides, creating a healthy, balanced microbiome. It regulates skin moisture and soothes irritated and reddened skin. Additionally, it promotes skin renewal, which can improve skin texture and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

Ginger can have positive effects on the human microbiome. It contains prebiotic fibers that can promote the growth of good bacteria. It has anti-inflammatory properties and can inhibit the spread of pathogenic bacteria on the skin. Organic green tea also has anti-inflammatory effects and can reduce irritation and redness, helping the skin repair itself. For more information, see: Ginger, Organic Green Tea.