Just as each of us has unique fingerprints, we also have a unique ecosystem known as a microbiome on the surface of our skin that helps keep it healthy. When this ecosystem is weakened, symptoms of irritation, sensitivity, rashes, and eczema occur.
WHAT IS THE SKIN MICROBIOME?
The skin is our largest organ, acting as a complex primary barrier. However, it is also a host to a vast army of microorganisms, microbiota such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa, which together comprise the skin microbiome.
Each person’s composition of microbiota is unique and depends on our genes, method of birthing, diet, environment, and lifestyle.
There are approximately one billion microbes per 1cm2 of skin.
WHY IS THE ROLE OF THE SKIN MICROBIOME SO IMPORTANT?
The skin microbiome, its role and relationship to the immune system:
Different parts of the microbiome are interconnected with the immune system through an intercellular dialogue (A). The immune system can be strengthened by the microbiome, increasing the amount of ‘good’ bacteria, thus limiting outbreaks of potential pathogens, and by the microbiome producing specialized antibiotics such as lugdunin (C). Microbiotic self-balance depends on the production of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) by both the bacteria themselves and host cells such as keratinocytes and sebocytes (B, D).
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF SKIN MICROBIOME BALANCE?
A well-balanced microbiome creates an environment on the skin that protects our body from pathogens that are originators of various diseases. Therefore, maintaining a balanced microbiome is of great importance for healthy skin.
The protective environment of the skin microbiome is constantly being disrupted by various external factors, such as UV radiation, air pollution, excessive washing, changes in skin pH caused by inappropriate skin care products, etc. These external and internal factors combine to affect not only the maintenance of the skin’s overall integrity, but also the key function of the microbiome, which is the protection against potential pathogens and climatic changes. And keeping the microbiome in balance helps protect the skin from these adverse influences.
It’s equally important to restore the balance of the microbiome, which plays an important role in both healthy skin and disease.
Factors affecting the composition and function of the human skin microbiota and its functions:
HOW TO KEEP THE SKIN MICROBIOME IN BALANCE?
To prevent and protect the skin from various skin problems, topical products can be effective in maintaining the optimal balance of the skin microbiome.
At kii-baa® organic, we’ve developed unique, natural baby care products that help maintain the functioning of the skin microbiome in order to support the natural development and resilience of healthy baby skin from birth.
The unique content of probiotics and prebiotics, together with almond protein, contribute to strengthening the skin’s natural defences.
Their cold-pressed, organic oils form a light protective film on the skin, softening and supplying the skin with nutrients. The gentle ingredients of the coconut-based oil gel and shampoo neither irritate nor dry out the skin.
All our products contain only top-quality, fragrance-free and environment-friendly ingredients.
