Prebiotics for a healthy skin microbiome

Published: 5-Aug-2020

More consumers are interested in ingredients such as prebiotics that are described to enhance the wellbeing of single-celled skin residents

Covid-19 has heightened consumer demand for safe, healthy products across all categories, including beauty. With increased buzz around the importance of a healthy skin microbiome to look good, more consumers are interested in ingredients such as prebiotics that are described to enhance the wellbeing of single-celled skin residents.

The patent landscape

Research in recent years has revealed the beneficial role of the skin microbiota to obtain healthy, glowing skin. Prebiotics are gaining interest as they nourish good bacteria that live in the skin epidermis.

Recent patent activity shows a growing trend of prebiotic-infused skincare and cosmetic products. Prebiotics are an emerging set of natural ingredients for maintaining as well as revitalising a healthy skin microbiome.

This report will give you early indications of market movements by using patent analysis as a predictor of emerging ingredients and technology trends, innovations and applications.

Built on a combination of Ciper’s powerful artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities and Mintel’s expertise in market intelligence, this report will identify untapped opportunities and help you understand:

  • The consumer
: What they want and why they want it

  • The innovations: 
New ideas, new products, new potential

  • The trends: 
What’s shaping demand – today and tomorrow
  • The opportunities
: Where the white space is and how to make it yours.

For more information on the report, see here.

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