Pre, Pro, Post biotics

To get us started, which of the following count as live microbes?

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Probiotics are live microbes that can offer health benefits when consumed, or even when used in skincare products!

Now let’s jump to prebiotics! What are they

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Prebiotics selectively feed key microbes that are beneficial to the health of our skin.

True or false: what goes into your gut can influence the presence and severity of skin conditions?

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True! Biotics are growing in popularity in cosmetics and skincare products, but an intimate relationship between gut and skin health via the ‘gut-skin axis’ has also been found.

Which of the following common foods contain prebiotics?

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Prebiotics are found in a wide range of foods with high fibre and natural sugars that stimulate the good bacteria in the gut.

Kombucha, sauerkraut, live yoghurt and kefir are all famous examples of what type of biotic?

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By introducing these foods into our diets, we deliver live microbes or ‘probiotics’ to the body, and key microbes to our microbiome.

How are postbiotics produced?

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Postbiotics arise from the breakdown of key bacteria and/or substances/metabolites that they release following fermentation.

Which of the following is an example of a postbiotic?

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Vitamin K, along with others such as group B vitamins, are postbiotics. Oligofructose is a prebiotic, and Bifidobacteria a probiotic as it is a live microbe.

Inulin is known to offer benefits such as hydrated and softened skin, as well as antioxidant properties. But what is it?

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Inulin is a common prebiotic ingredient that supports and protects the diversity of skin microbiota, and subsequently the condition of your skin.

Which probiotic product is found in fermented dairy products and has been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects for skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis and acne?

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Lactobacillus ferment functions as a postbiotic and helps to maintain a healthy mix of skin flora. This helps to restore your skin’s protective barrier and may reduce the risk or effects of some skin conditions.

For our final question, what percentage of us are already looking for microbiome-friendly products for our skin?

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A recent Mintel survey found that half of US adults (18+ years) that use – for example – soap, bath and shower products are expressing interest in microbiome-friendly products.

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