Activabiome Leaflet

Also known as cutaneous flora, skin microbiota is the community of micro-organisms (viruses, bacteria, fungus...) living on the surface of your skin as well as within it. The skin microbiota lives in the upper layers of the epidermis, in the pilosebaceous ducts and in the sweat glands. Its health plays an important role on acne. This condition seems to be linked to a dysbiosis between the cutaneous flora and its bacterial diversity. The bacterial imbalance may alter the skin’s pH and lead to inflammatory issues. The skin’s reaction can vary depending on the nature of the dysbiosis and the microbiota itself, which is unique to each individual. A well-balanced cutaneous flora ensures the skin’s health, immunity and protection. It can be upset, not only by a bacterial imbalance, but also by external and internal factors of oxidative stress. This is why it is essential to preserve the microbiota’s health. EXTERNAL FACTORS POLLUTION UV RAYS MASK SOAP MEDICATION STRESS DIET LIFESTYLE C0 2 HORMONES AGE GENETICS 9 Acne and microbiota INTERNAL FACTORS Oxidative stress