In recent years, prebiotics , substances that promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms in our bodies, have gained notoriety in the cosmetics industry. Initially recognized for their crucial role in intestinal health, prebiotics are now proving to be powerful allies for fragile skin, particularly those suffering from eczema. Doucéa has incorporated the benefits of prebiotics into its products, offering a powerful and gentle solution for atopic skin.
The balance of our microbiome is the key to the health of our skin!
Science and dermatology have confirmed what some ancient cultures intuitively knew: the balance of our microbiome, whether intestinal or cutaneous, is essential for our overall well-being. Prebiotics, by supporting this balance, pave the way for more targeted, effective cosmetic treatments adapted to the needs of the most fragile skin, including those with eczema. As our world becomes increasingly urbanized and our skin is constantly confronted with new aggressions, turning to solutions that support our natural microbiome is the key to healthy and resilient skin.
What is a prebiotic?
Prebiotics are natural compounds, usually fibers, that our bodies cannot digest. However, they nourish probiotics, the "good" bacteria that live in symbiosis within our bodies. In cosmetics, prebiotics have a similar mission: to nourish and promote the proper balance of the skin microbiome.
Prebiotics and Probiotics: What are the differences and how can we incorporate them into our diet?
The terms "prebiotics" and "probiotics" are often used to refer to gut health. While they complement each other, their roles in our digestive system are distinct. Here's a simple overview to better understand their differences and benefits.
What is a probiotic?
Probiotics are live microorganisms, primarily bacteria or yeast, that provide health benefits when consumed in sufficient quantities. They are found in certain fermented foods such as yogurt, kefir, and sauerkraut. They play a key role in balancing our gut microbiota, maintaining a healthy balance between "good" and "bad" bacteria, which promotes healthy digestion and strengthens our immune system.
Benefits of probiotics:
- Improves digestion and regulates intestinal transit.
- Helps restore balance after taking antibiotics.
- Can improve mood and strengthen the immune system.
What is a prebiotic?
Prebiotics are indigestible fibers found in foods like bananas, garlic, and asparagus. They serve as food for the good bacteria in our gut, promoting their growth and activity. Unlike probiotics, prebiotics are not living microorganisms and are not destroyed during digestion.
Benefits of prebiotics:
- Nourish the good bacteria of the microbiota and support their activity.
- Improve digestion and prevent constipation.
- Strengthen the immune system and help better absorb certain minerals such as calcium and magnesium.
Key Differences Between Prebiotics and Probiotics
- Probiotics are live microorganisms that help maintain the balance of intestinal flora.
- Prebiotics are fibers that feed these good bacteria, allowing them to grow and function properly.
How to integrate prebiotics and probiotics into your diet?
For probiotics: Regularly consume fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, or kombucha. You can also opt for supplements containing a wide range of bacterial strains.
For prebiotics: Include fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in your diet, such as bananas, artichokes, or oats, which are rich in prebiotic fiber.
Our opinion: why is it important?
Prebiotics and probiotics work hand in hand to maintain a healthy microbiome. Incorporating both into your diet supports your digestion, boosts your immunity, and promotes an optimal intestinal environment.
Probiotics provide good bacteria to our microbiome, while prebiotics nourish these bacteria and help them thrive. By combining the two, you can improve your gut health and boost your overall well-being.
The Skin Microbiome: A Delicate Ecosystem
Our skin is home to a multitude of microorganisms, including bacteria, yeasts, and viruses, forming the skin microbiome. Essential for the health and protection of our epidermis, a balanced microbiome is the foundation of healthy skin. However, various factors such as stress, pollution, poor diet, or inappropriate skincare can disrupt this balance, making the skin more vulnerable to external aggressions and conditions such as eczema, rosacea, or dry skin.
Prebiotics: A Solution for Eczema
Eczema, a chronic skin inflammation, can be greatly influenced by imbalances in the skin microbiome. Prebiotics can act as regulators, promoting the proliferation of beneficial bacteria while inhibiting the proliferation of harmful bacteria. Thus, they help alleviate eczema flare-ups, reduce itching, and promote the repair of the damaged skin barrier.
The dermatological point of view
Dermatologists, at the forefront of skin health research, are increasingly recognizing the benefits of prebiotics in the treatment and prevention of skin conditions. By providing a natural, non-invasive solution, prebiotics strengthen the skin barrier, reducing symptoms of sensitive and reactive skin such as dryness, redness, and itching.
Integration of prebiotics in cosmetics
In response to these findings, Doucéa, a pediatric dermo-care brand designed for fragile skin prone to eczema, offers prebiotic-enriched skincare products. These products aim not only to nourish the skin but also to protect it and rebalance the skin microbiome. For those suffering from fragile skin and eczema, regular use of products containing prebiotics can significantly improve the appearance and health of their epidermis.
Our innovative solution against atopic eczema
- Our star product, DOUTOPIA: Protective and nourishing Face Cream: dedicated to atopic, very dry and/or reddened skin.
- It visibly reduces redness, hydrates, repairs and protects facial skin.
- Suitable for babies' fragile skin from birth, it can be used by the whole family: infants, children, teenagers and parents.
It makes the skin supple and comfortable (there is no longer any itching sensation) as soon as a small amount of its creamy, non-greasy texture is applied (1 to 2 pumps from the bottle).
Applied daily with a gentle massage to promote penetration, its moisturizing and protective action is immediate, without being greasy and without perfume.
Its unique and precious formula developed by DOUCEA includes gentle, natural and demanding antioxidant ingredients, such as sweet almond oil extract, synergistic probiotic complexes and the star ingredient MADECASSOSIDE (from the Centella Asiatica plant).
Try it, you'll love it!
