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Trehalose and fatty acid prebiotics: UnileverRecent Research Landscape

Skin dysbiosis leads to inflammatory conditions and odor, which are mitigated by engineering the microbial landscape through synergistic lipid-metal salt delivery. This specific chemical combination selectively promotes beneficial flora while inhibiting pathogens to stabilize the skin barrier.

What technical problems is Unilever addressing in Trehalose and fatty acid prebiotics?

Pathogenic microbial overgrowth

(12)evidences

Imbalances in skin microbial populations lead to inflammatory conditions and compromised barrier function. Restoring a healthy microbial profile prevents the overgrowth of opportunistic pathogens.

Pathogenic skin microbial overgrowth

(6)evidences

Pathogenic bacterial overgrowth and sebum obstruction lead to chronic skin inflammation. Preventing these lesions reduces permanent scarring and epidermal barrier damage.

Microbial proliferation in topicals

(5)evidences

Uncontrolled growth of pathogenic microorganisms on the skin surface leads to infection and inflammation. Inhibiting this colonization prevents dermatological degradation and maintains tissue integrity.