Key message

Collaborative Research: The collaboration between L'Oréal Research and Innovation and the Center for Microbiome Innovation at the University of California, San Diego, has led to a groundbreaking study on skin health.

Innovative Study: This research, published in the Journal of Frontiers in Aging, is the first to link the skin microbiome with signs of skin aging and health, moving beyond the traditional focus on chronological age.

Methodology and Data Collection: The study involved analyzing past clinical studies conducted by L'Oréal, focusing on aging signs and skin health indicators such as crow's feet wrinkles and transepidermal water loss. It included microbiome sampling from the facial skin of over 650 female participants aged 18 to 70.

Significant Findings: A strong association was found between microbiome diversity and dynamics and the severity of crow's feet wrinkles and transepidermal water loss, highlighting the impact of microbiome on skin aging and health.

Future Research Directions: The findings suggest further investigation into transcriptomics and metabolomics of skin health and examining layers beyond the skin surface.

Implications for Skincare Technology: This study marks an important step towards the development of future skincare technologies and personalized skincare solutions, emphasizing the importance of microbiome research in understanding skin aging and health.