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Gattefossé has conducted a new study on O/W emulsifier Emulium® Mellifera MB and demonstrated that it is “microbiome-friendly”, maintains and improves the cutaneous microbiota balance.
Emulium® Mellifera MB: PEG-free Emulsifier
Emulium
® Mellifera MB is a natural and PEG-free O/W emulsifier that allows the formulation of a wide range of textures suitable for all skin types and climates. The product creates natural emulsions with white and luxurious appearance, while leaving a light and smooth afterfeel.
Emulsifier's moisturizing and anti-pollution properties, capacity to visibly improve skin texture and high tolerance even for sensitive and hyper reactive skin make Emulium
® Mellifera MB an active emulsifier.
Clinical Study: Effect of Emulium® Mellifera MB on Skin Barrier Function
The objective of this research was to study the effect of an emulsion formulated with 4 percent of Emulium
® Mellifera MB on moisturization, skin barrier function and to understand its impact on cutaneous microbiota. Several evaluation techniques have been used:
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Study of cutaneous microbiota by amplification and sequencing of ribosomal 16S DNA
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Biometrological measures: corneometry, TEWL
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Self-assessment by the volunteers on various criteria
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Questionnaire to understand what volunteers know about cutaneous microbiota
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Overall satisfaction questionnaire
Results: Increases Moisturization and Maintains Richness of Skin Flora
Results showed an increase of moisturization, a reduction of TEWL reflecting a better barrier function and an improvement of the skin quality of volunteers. More importantly, the study of cutaneous microbiota after application of an emulsion containing Emulium
® Mellifera MB revealed that the taxonomic diversity and richness of the skin flora have been at least maintained or even improved for 81 percent of volunteers. These parameters are directly linked to a healthy skin, able to defend itself against external aggressions.
Source: Gattefossé