Prebiotic Components in Skin Microbiome Formulations
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The human skin microbiome comprises over 1,000 bacterial species, with populations varying between 10⁴ to 10⁶ microorganisms per square centimeter. Maintaining this delicate ecosystem requires precise prebiotic concentrations—recent studies show that variations as small as 0.01% in oligosaccharide levels can significantly impact microbial diversity and colonization patterns.
The fundamental challenge lies in formulating prebiotic components that selectively nourish beneficial bacteria while avoiding stimulation of potentially harmful microorganisms.
This page brings together solutions from recent research—including specialized fructo-oligosaccharide formulations, synergistic inulin-based compositions, fermentation substrate systems, and targeted fatty acid approaches. These and other approaches focus on maintaining skin barrier function while promoting a balanced microbiome through precise prebiotic delivery mechanisms.
1. Cosmetic Composition with Resurrection Plant Extract and Inulin Featuring Specific Proportions of Polyglutamic Acid, Pectin, and Oligosaccharides
CHO BONG SANG, Jo Bong-sang, 2024
Cosmetic composition for skin soothing and moisturizing improvement containing resurrection plant extract and inulin, which provides enhanced skin benefits through increased skin flora activity, reduced inflammation, and enhanced hyaluronic acid synthesis. The composition comprises 2 to 12% resurrection plant extract, 0.5 to 4% inulin, 0.1 to 1% polyglutamic acid, 0.01 to 0.5% pectin, and 0.01 to 0.6% oligosaccharides, with 0.01 to 0.6% of these components being oligosaccharides. The composition is formulated with 2 to 12% resurrection plant extract, 0.5 to 4% inulin, 0.1 to 1% polyglutamic acid, 0.01 to 0.5% pectin, and 0.01 to 0.6% oligosaccharides, with 0.01 to 0.6% of these components being oligosaccharides.
2. Composition with Lactobacillus/Soybean Milk Filtrate, Inulin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharides, Red Pine Leaf Extract, and Lactobacillus Fermentation for Skin Microbiome Balance
GUANGZHOU LANXUAN BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2024
A composition for regulating skin microecological balance that promotes healthy skin by improving skin microbiome diversity. The composition contains five ingredients: lactobacillus/soybean milk fermentation product filtrate, inulin, alpha-glucan oligosaccharides, red pine leaf extract, and lactobacillus fermentation product. The ingredients synergistically promote probiotic growth, inhibit harmful bacteria, eliminate biofilms, and reduce quorum sensing to achieve overall skin microbiome balance. The composition is useful in skin care products to enhance skin barrier, control oil, relieve irritation, and repair skin.
3. Compositions of Human Milk Oligosaccharides with Squalane and Polysaccharides for Topical Application
UNIV CATOLICA PORTUGUESA, 2024
Compositions containing human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) for reducing inflammation, irritation, and improving skin health. The compositions can be used as pharmaceuticals to treat skin conditions like psoriasis, acne, rosacea, eczema, or UV radiation-induced inflammation, or as cosmetics to enhance skin appearance, reduce wrinkles, increase firmness, elasticity, hydration, and anti-aging effects. The HMOs can be formulated with squalane, carboxymethyl cellulose, lecithin, glyceride, etc.
4. Composition with Streptococcus Mitis Fermentation Product and Oligosaccharides for Skin Microecology Regulation and Barrier Repair
ZHUHAI JINTAI BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2024
A composition for regulating skin microecology and repairing skin barrier that effectively inhibits Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus aureus while maintaining skin health. The composition contains specific synergistic amounts of Streptococcus mitis fermentation product, α-glucan oligosaccharide, isomaltooligosaccharide, oat β-glucan, and inulin. This combination provides potent antimicrobial activity against acne-causing bacteria while preserving the skin's natural barrier function.
5. Composition of Polygonum Aviculare Extract and Synbiotics in Defined Ratios for Dermatological Formulations
MORAZ MEDICAL HERBS LTD, 2024
Combining extracts of the plant Polygonum aviculare with synbiotics (probiotics and prebiotics) in specific ratios for dermatological and cosmetic applications. The compositions provide improved skin health benefits compared to using Polygonum extracts or synbiotics alone. The ratios of Polygonum extract to synbiotics range from 10,000:1 to 1:10,000. The compositions can be formulated into creams, gels, lotions, sprays, patches, etc. for skin conditions like eczema, acne, atopy, inflammation, aging, etc. The Polygonum extract and synbiotics synergy provides benefits beyond what each component alone could achieve.
6. Fermentation Substrate Composition with Lactate, Sugars, and Nitrogen Sources for Selective Modulation of Skin Microorganisms
SUZHOU HAONIUYIGE BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2024
Composition that regulates specific skin microorganisms to achieve anti-inflammatory effects through fermentation. The composition comprises lactate, sugars, and nitrogen sources as fermentation substrates, which inhibit inflammatory cytokines like IL-1β and TLR4 in the skin microbiome. The composition is engineered to selectively target and modulate skin microorganisms while maintaining a balance of beneficial microbiota, providing sustained anti-inflammatory effects.
7. Skin Care Composition with 1,3-Propanediol and Fructan for Modulating Skin Bacterial Balance
ACTIVON CO LTD, 2024
A skin care composition that promotes skin health by maintaining the natural balance of bacteria on the skin. The composition contains 1,3-propanediol as an active ingredient. It can also contain boosting ingredients like fructan and yeast extract. Applying this composition topically to the skin increases beneficial bacteria like Staphylococcus epidermidis while reducing harmful bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus. This helps maintain a healthy skin microbiome.
8. Cosmetic Composition with Short-Chain Fructo-Oligosaccharides and Enzymatically Hydrolyzed Native Corn Starch
TEREOS STARCH & SWEETENERS EUROPE, BEGHIN MEIJI, 2024
Balancing the skin microbiota through a cosmetic composition that incorporates short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides and native starches. The composition, comprising a cosmetically acceptable carrier, contains at least one short-chain fructo-oligosaccharide and at least one native starch. The short-chain fructo-oligosaccharide is derived from sugar beet and has a degree of polymerization of 3, while the native starch is derived from corn and is a product of enzymatic hydrolysis. The composition is used to restore skin microbiota balance, particularly in cases of dysbiosis, by promoting beneficial bacterial growth and reducing pathogenic species.
9. Fatty Acid Compositions with C18-C24 Chains for Selective Support of Skin Commensal Bacteria
UNILEVER IP HOLDINGS BV, 2024
Using specific fatty acids and compositions containing them to promote a healthy skin microbiome. The fatty acids, like C18 to C24, are applied to skin to selectively support growth of beneficial commensal bacteria like Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus hominis. This helps maintain a balanced microbiome to protect against harmful bacteria. The fatty acids can be used alone or in personal care products at concentrations up to 10% to enhance commensal bacterial growth.
10. Topical Composition Containing Avenanthramides and Polyalkylene Glycol Derivatives
SYMRISE AG, 2024
Composition for therapeutic methods to improve or prevent skin conditions like dry skin, peeling, lichenification, and scaling. The composition comprises Avenanthramide(s) and/or polyalkylene glycol derivative(s), particularly polyoxyethylene lauryl ether, in a formulation suitable for topical application. The composition provides therapeutic benefits through its unique combination of skin condition improvement properties, particularly in dry skin conditions.
11. Cosmetic Composition with Sucralfate, Fructan, and Hyaluronic Acid or Salts
HYUNDAI BIOLAND CO LTD, 2024
Cosmetic composition for skin regeneration containing sucralfate, fructan, and hyaluronic acid or its salts. The composition promotes skin regeneration, improves elasticity, reduces wrinkles, moisturizes, and aids in healing by increasing expression of skin basement membrane proteins, strengthening the skin barrier, and reducing inflammation.
12. Composition Comprising Rice Bran Fermented with Pediococcus Pentosaceus and Botanical Extracts
PRO SAFE BIO CO LTD, 2024
Composition for strengthening skin barrier, relieving itching, or moisturizing the skin using rice bran fermented with Pediococcus pentosaceus strain as an active ingredient. The composition can further contain extracts from goldenrod, prickly pear, sophora root, angelica root, and ginseng in specific ranges to enhance the effects.
13. Composition Containing Lactose-N-Neotetraose with Anti-Inflammatory Properties for Skin Barrier Protection
BEIJING HUAXI RONGXI BIOTECHNOLOGY RES CO LTD, 2024
Using lactose-N-neotetraose, a type of human milk oligosaccharide, for skin care to soothe skin, inhibit inflammation, prevent/repair damaged skin barrier, and reduce inflammatory cascades triggered by UV radiation. The composition containing lactose-N-neotetraose can significantly inhibit expression of inflammatory factors like TNF-alpha, interleukin-8, and prostaglandin E2.
14. Halomonas Urihalina Fermentation Extract with High-Molecular-Weight Extracellular Polysaccharides
LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS INC, Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc., 2023
Halomonas urihalina (Halomonaseurihalina) fermentation extract and extracellular polysaccharides for therapeutic treatment of aging skin, mucous membranes, and nails. The extract contains a molecular weight of at least 10 kDa and contains at least one extracellular polysaccharide, which exhibits therapeutic effects on skin aging, including collagen synthesis, skin wrinkles, skin elasticity, and nail health.
15. Skin Microbiome Modification Using Engineered Bacteria and Complementary Formulations
SEED HEALTH INC, 2023
Enhancing the health of an individual's skin microbiome to improve skin health through the use of modified bacteria and other skin contacting formulations. The method involves administering modified bacteria with desirable characteristics to specific skin regions, like newborns within hours of birth. The bacteria may be human-specific strains modified to reduce pathogenicity or enhance beneficial functions. Prebiotics and extracts are also applied to support the modified bacteria. The goal is to balance skin microbes for better skin health and disease prevention.
16. Prebiotic Composition Comprising Inulin and Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide with Aqueous Mixing Preparation
CHENGDU QINGSHAN LIKANG PHARMACEUTICAL CO LTD, 2023
A prebiotic composition for regulating vaginal flora that addresses the limitations of existing products. The composition comprises inulin, alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, and other prebiotic ingredients. The composition is prepared through a simple process of mixing these prebiotics with water, resulting in a stable and effective prebiotic supplement for maintaining vaginal flora balance.
17. Skin Care Composition with Carbon, Nitrogen, and Lipid Sources for Microbiome Balance
BEIERSDORF AG, 2023
A skin care composition that promotes skin microbiome balance through growth-enhancing compounds. The composition comprises a carbon source, such as pyruvic acid, pyruvate, lactic acid, lactate, or a combination thereof, along with a nitrogen source like urea or arginine, and a lipid source like caprylic/capric triglycerides. These components are combined in a skin care formulation that supports the growth of beneficial skin microorganisms, maintaining a healthy skin microbiome balance.
18. Prebiotic Composition with Soy Isoflavones, Amino Acids, Probiotic Lysate, and Fermentation Products for Skin Microbiota Modulation
QINGYUAN WANGSHA BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2023
A prebiotic composition that regulates skin microbiota balance through synergistic action of probiotics, prebiotics, and enzymes. The composition combines soy isoflavones, soy amino acids, probiotic lysate, and probiotic fermentation products to create a potent prebiotic that modulates the skin microbiome. This composition demonstrates enhanced skin barrier function, reduced inflammation, and improved skin repair through its comprehensive action on the skin microbiota.
19. Galactooligosaccharide-Based Composition with Defined Galactotriose-Galactose Ratio and Yeast Fermentation Lysate
YUNFU JINBAOLUO BIOLOGICAL TECH CO LTD, 2023
Galactooligosaccharide-based skin care composition that enhances skin elasticity, improves skin texture, and protects against environmental stressors. The composition comprises galactooligosaccharides, 8-glucan, protease, fructo-oligosaccharides, and yeast fermentation lysate, with a specific galactotriose-galactose ratio of 1:1. This unique combination provides potent antioxidant and moisturizing properties, while maintaining skin barrier function. The composition is particularly effective in functional foods and cosmetics, particularly in skin creams and lotions, and can be formulated at concentrations of up to 15% galactooligosaccharide.
20. Topical Skin Care Composition with Probiotic Strains, Prebiotic Fibers, and Bioactive Compounds for Microbiome Modulation
SHANGHAI ELEGANCE INDUSTRIAL CO LTD, 2023
A novel skin care composition that harnesses the power of probiotics to restore skin microbiome balance. The composition combines probiotic strains, prebiotic fibers, and bioactive compounds to create a synergistic effect that enhances skin barrier function and modulates the skin microbiome. The composition is formulated into a topical product that delivers these beneficial microorganisms directly to the skin surface, promoting a healthy skin ecosystem and reducing acne severity.
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