Modern cosmetics are constantly evolving to incorporate innovative ingredients that go beyond aesthetics to nourish and balance our skin. Prebiotics, an emerging category of cosmetic ingredients, are proving to be powerful allies in the quest for healthy, radiant skin.

What are prebiotics?

Prebiotics are natural compounds, often in the form of complex fibers, which act as specific nutrients for the beneficial bacteria naturally present on the skin. These substances are chosen for their ability to nourish and support the growth of beneficial micro-organisms, helping to maintain a healthy balance of skin flora. Unlike probiotics, which are living micro-organisms, prebiotics are non-digestible substances that provide an ideal nutrient substrate for good skin bacteria.

Their role in cosmetics:

In the world of cosmetics, prebiotics play a crucial role, acting as guardians of the skin's microbial ecosystem. Their strategic inclusion in cosmetic formulations is based on several benefits:

1. Reinforce the skin barrier: Prebiotics act as stimulants to reinforce the skin barrier. By promoting the production of lipids and ceramides, they help maintain the skin's integrity, reducing moisture loss and strengthening its resistance to external aggressors.

2. Promote healthy bacterial flora: Prebiotics encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria, creating an environment conducive to balanced skin flora. A healthy bacterial flora is essential to protect the skin against unwanted invaders and prevent imbalances that can lead to skin problems.

3. Prevent skin problems: By helping to maintain a balanced skin flora, prebiotics help prevent common problems such as inflammation, dryness, irritation and even blemishes. In this way, they help keep skin clear, comfortable and healthy.

By intelligently integrating prebiotics into cosmetic products, this supports the skin's overall health, by recognizing and working in harmony with the rich microbial ecosystem that inhabits it. This innovative approach marks an evolution in our understanding of skin beauty, highlighting the importance of balance and symbiosis for radiant, glowing skin.

Examples of Prebiotics:

1. Fructo-Oligosaccharides (FOS): Extracted from fruits such as bananas, FOS promote the growth of good bacteria while inhibiting bad ones.

2. Galacto-Oligosaccharides (GOS): Found naturally in milk, GOS stimulate probiotics beneficial for balanced skin.

3. Inulin: Found in plants such as chicory, inulin nourishes beneficial bacteria, strengthening the skin barrier.

 

Feel Free and its innovative prebiotic - α-Glucan Oligosaccharide:

Our face cream Feel Free face cream is distinguished by the inclusion of an innovative prebiotic - α-glucan oligosaccharide, obtained from natural sugars. This exceptional compound stimulates the skin's microbiota to promote the production of an in-situ postbiotic cocktail, reinforcing the skin's natural balance.

The Effects of α-Glucan Oligosaccharide:

1. Microbiota regulation: α-glucan oligosaccharide acts as a regulator, promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria while balancing skin flora. This regulation helps maintain a healthy skin ecosystem, strengthening the skin's resistance to external aggressors.

2. Stimulating the skin's natural defenses: The assimilation of α-glucan oligosaccharide by the skin's own flora promotes the protection and biostimulation of the skin's natural defenses. By strengthening intrinsic defense mechanisms, it helps prevent skin problems and promote healthy, balanced skin.

3. Redness Reduction: The soothing effect of α-glucan oligosaccharide, combined with Kannabia Sense, a happiness active found in Feel Free, helps reduce redness, improving radiance and maintaining skin firmness. This combination offers a complete experience for radiant, radiant skin.

Prebiotics, the skin's invisible allies, rebalance, strengthen and reveal natural beauty. With our face cream and its innovative prebiotic, α-glucan oligosaccharide, you invite a regenerative force into your beauty routine that transforms your skin into a radiant, balanced glow. Explore this microscopic world for beauty that goes beyond the surface. Feel Free, and discover the power of prebiotics for happy, radiant skin.