Speaker: Patrick Gonry

Company: GOBIOTICS BV

Title: Unlocking the Acne Microbiome: It’s Different than we Thought

Language: English

Abstract: Acne is a skin condition that is thought to be caused by an infection of Cutibacterium acnes. This infection is fueled by an excess of sebum. Sebum is the preferred food for C. acnes. The classic strategy to improve acne skin is to reduce the sebum and kill as much as possible C. acnes.

Usually, salicylic acid is presented as the saviour.
On the other hand, C. acnes is also known to be a valuable protector of the skin. This creates a paradox as C. acnes seems to be pathogenic and protective at the same time.
Through a metagenomics study of the skin microbiome during acne new insights have been discovered. This metagenomics study not only reveals the evolution of the skin microbiome but also uncovers the activity of all the microbes and explains how all the different species are communicating with each other. The C.acnes paradox is explained. Thanks to this study also the role of salicylic acid is demonstrated, and the unique performance of a dedicated Inulin-prebiotic.

This Inulin-prebiotic is not only performing in leave-on formulations but also performs in rinse-off facial washes.
The results of this study are for sure a game changer and will inspire you to improve acne formulations.